Hospice aims to raise £12,000 to provide festive services
By Jack Goodman
A HOSPICE in Headingley is raising funds to continue providing services on Christmas Day.Read More »Hospice aims to raise £12,000 to provide festive services
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Leeds head teacher up for million dollar prize
By Elle Rigby
The head of a Leeds school is in the running for the 2017 Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize to win $1 million.Read More »Leeds head teacher up for million dollar prize
Support for job seekers aids fall in unemployment across Yorkshire
By Anna Riley
THE NUMBER of unemployed people in the Yorkshire and Humber area has fallen, according to government figures released this morning.Read More »Support for job seekers aids fall in unemployment across Yorkshire
Comic convention moves to Leeds city centre after outgrowing Royal Armouries
By Oliver Lines
THE MANAGER of Leeds’ huge annual comic convention Thought Bubble says that the growing popularity of the event has forced a move of venue.
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Stronger rules on anti-Semitism welcomed as abuse rises in West Yorkshire
By Elle Rigby
Government plans to adopt an international definition of anti-Semitism to tackle hate crimes have been welcomed in West Yorkshire, following a rise in crimes towards the Jewish population.Read More »Stronger rules on anti-Semitism welcomed as abuse rises in West Yorkshire
Mum of drink-drive tractor death boy launches campaign for tougher sentences
By Henry Valantine
The grieving mother of an 11-year-old boy killed by a tractor has announced her intention to launch a campaign for stiffer sentences for drunk drivers on private land.Read More »Mum of drink-drive tractor death boy launches campaign for tougher sentences
Exhibition marks devastating floods of Christmas 2015 – UPDATED VIDEO
By Sean Gannon
One year on from the most devastating floods in Leeds since records began, a new exhibition has opened to commemorate the local community’s response to the crisis.Read More »Exhibition marks devastating floods of Christmas 2015 – UPDATED VIDEO
Crafty way to help charity
By Lina Arshad
Leeds Art Library continued to contribute to the city’s heritage of textiles through its craft fundraising for Mind.Read More »Crafty way to help charity
Dear Santa, you are cleared to land on the M621 this Christmas…
By Sam Brooksbank
Hundreds of miles of motorway roadworks will be suspended or completed in time for Christmas.Read More »Dear Santa, you are cleared to land on the M621 this Christmas…
Jail for tractor driver who killed 11-year-old boy the morning after beer binge
By Henry Valantine
A tractor driver has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for knocking over and killing a young boy the day after he had drunk the equivalent of 13 pints of beer.Read More »Jail for tractor driver who killed 11-year-old boy the morning after beer binge