Dog theft in West Yorkshire on the rise
By Abi Bates A WEST YORKSHIRE kennel owner has issued a warning to pet owners as dog theft continues to rise. In June 2016 the rise in… Read More »Dog theft in West Yorkshire on the rise
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Author tells of campaign to get mental health taken more seriously
By Tia-Jane Coyle A YORKSHIRE writer and businessman has spoken out about mental health stigma in the hope of encouraging other young people to do… Read More »Author tells of campaign to get mental health taken more seriously
Cosmetics firms turn their backs on sparkling mica ingredient that comes at a cost to children in India
By Jessica Greenway
CALLS ARE growing to ban the use of a shimmering rock called mica in cosmetics over fears for the children forced to mine it in India.Read More »Cosmetics firms turn their backs on sparkling mica ingredient that comes at a cost to children in India
Sand killed famous swimming pigs in Bahamas – not booze
By Alex Haithwaite
TOURISTS to the Bahamas will be banned from feeding the famous swimming pigs on the islands after more than seven of the creatures were found dead.Read More »Sand killed famous swimming pigs in Bahamas – not booze
The fight for equal pay – celebrating International Women’s Day
By Terrileigh Wilkinson
A CAMPAIGNER for equal pay says it is “unbelievable” there is still an 18 per cent pay gap between men and women, on International Women’s Day.Read More »The fight for equal pay – celebrating International Women’s Day
UK’s poorest children 10 times more likely to be taken into care
By Emii Newsome SOCIAL WORKERS and foster carers are calling for action to tackle poverty after a recent study claimed children from poor areas are 10 times… Read More »UK’s poorest children 10 times more likely to be taken into care
Car insurance premiums are set to increase following changes to compensation pay outs
By Leonie Stanton Compensation pay-outs for victims of car accidents with life threatening injuries are expected to rise, following the government’s decision to cut… Read More »Car insurance premiums are set to increase following changes to compensation pay outs
Mindfulness can save companies millions of pounds by beating workplace related stress
By Leanne Simmons
EXPERTS say companies that do not teach their staff how to be mindful could be losing millions of pounds every year.Read More »Mindfulness can save companies millions of pounds by beating workplace related stress
Leeds City Museum opens exhibition on seasons featuring world-famous Leeds artist John Atkinson Grimshaw
By Abbey Gray LEEDS CITY Museum is hosting a new exhibition about the seasons, with items from traditional clothing to hand painted Easter eggs – as… Read More »Leeds City Museum opens exhibition on seasons featuring world-famous Leeds artist John Atkinson Grimshaw
Commuters face misery on trains as RMT union plans strike against Arriva Rail North
By Abigail Morrell
RAIL users could face disruption after RMT union members voted by a huge majority for strike action against Arriva Rail North.Read More »Commuters face misery on trains as RMT union plans strike against Arriva Rail North