By David Mackie Campaigners fighting the development of green land in Headingley have today said they will continue to occupy the site, despite a possession… Read More »Grosvenor campaigners vow to fight eviction
Three men wearing Halloween masks burst in to an off-licence store in Hawksworth and held a 33 year old woman at knife point last… Read More »EXCLUSIVE : Woman’s terrifying knife ordeal by Halloween masked robbers in Hawksworth
We want you
by Caroline Grandjean
More reservist soldiers are needed to help plug army shortfalls, according to a new recruitment drive in Leeds.
An open day in Harewood-Churchill Barracks featured representatives from local units to encourage more reservists to sign up.
Colour Sergeant Stuart Coles, aged 48 and Press Officer for the 4th Battalion of the Yorkshire regiment said: “It’s a nation-wide scheme which involves recruiting and retaining new army reserve soldiers to support the regular army”.
Read More »Army Reserve on the look out for new Leeds recruits
by Jay Unger Twelve people have been jailed this week for a total of 58 years, after their part in a multi-million pound drug… Read More »£1.9 million Leeds drug gang receive 58 years imprisonment.
by Caroline Grandjean
A celebration of things French drew more than 250 people to Arts Trinity on Saturday.
Journalist Mireille Béguin-Mason, 42, organised the “Meet the Frenchies” event, working alongside La Francophonie, a French association.
She said: “It was absolutely fabulous. It’s a big success, I didn’t expect so many people.”Read More »A taste of France for Leeds City Centre
Three masked men armed with knives robbed the Vesper Road Convenience store on Vesper Road, Hawksworth last night. The incident took place at about 8pm.… Read More »BREAKING: Police hunt for three armed men after robbery in Hawksworth
By Elizabeth Archer Police say they have growing concerns about a Leeds teenager who has not been seen for a fortnight. 16 year-old Caitlen Boyd… Read More »Search for missing 16-year-old Leeds girl
Rakesh Patel and Mike Emery of White Rose CrossFit
By Caroline Grandjean
A gym coach who got fit to shake off his “chubby kid” image at school is now working up a sweat to help open White Rose CrossFit – an £80, 000 training centre in Horsforth.
Rakesh Patel, 29, will be head coach at the new gym, working alongside managing director Mike Emery, also 29.Read More »New gym set to open in Horsforth by end of April
In their last family picture is Dean’s sister Gemma (top left), Dean (centre), Dean’s brother Barry (bottom left), Dean’s father Barrie James (bottom right).
by Elizabeth Archer
Leeds Irish Centre will be ‘shook up’ by an Elvis tribute act in support of St. Gemma’s Hospice on Thursday.
Singer Dean Holland, 40, of Seacroft, says the charity holds a special place in his heart: “It’s always been very personal to my family.
“My mum Anne worked at the hospice for three years, and my sister Gemma was named after it.”Read More »The King to grace Leeds Irish Centre for St Gemma’s
Leeds Town Hall organ, played by Professor Ian Tracey
By David Mackie
One of the country’s leading organists played a French-themed concert at Leeds Town Hall today, describing coming to the venue as a ‘red letter day’ for him.
Professor Ian Tracey, organist at Liverpool Cathedral, has played in Leeds every year for the last 35 years. He complimented the town hall’s acoustics, ambience and the organ itself, which is the largest of its kind in Europe.Read More »Top organist brings French Fancies to Leeds Town Hall