Beeston looking to forget ten years after 7/7
As the country fell silent to remember the 52 killed in the 7/7 bombing, 10 years on residents in Beeston are trying to erase the area’s bad press.
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50K Leeds hospital room Leukaemia Challenge
By Jay Unger An award winning charity worker is embarking upon a 50 kilometre marathon challenge three weeks after being diagnosed with Leukaemia. Kamal Aftab, 32, an… Read More »50K Leeds hospital room Leukaemia Challenge
Leeds film festival to prove that the old ones are the best
By David Mackie
From silver foxes to the silver screen, a Leeds film festival is to celebrate ageing.
The festival, set to take place on July 17 and 18, will feature a series of short films created by teams of over-60s.
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Leeds MP Mulholland storms out of the Commons
By Caroline Grandjean
Liberal Democrat Greg Mulholland was told “don’t argue the toss” and “don’t shake your head, mate” by Speaker John Bercow after he took too long to ask a question in the Commons today.
West Yorkshire is proud of its Neighbourhood Watch
By Caroline Grandjean
Neighbourhood Watch in West Yorkshire is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and its achievements.
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Menston protesters win review of housing plans
By David Mackie
People in Menston who are fighting the development of a housing estate on Bingley Road have won a judicial review of the planning decision.
Man extradited back to UK over attempted murder and rape in Beeston
A man suspected of the attempted rape and murder of an 18-year-old woman in Beeston is being extradited from Slovakia back to the UK. Detective… Read More »Man extradited back to UK over attempted murder and rape in Beeston
Yorkshire campaign for hero organ donors
By Caroline Grandjean A campaign is being launched to find more organ donors with 800 people in Yorkshire currently in need of an organ transplant.… Read More »Yorkshire campaign for hero organ donors
7/7 bombing anniversary spurs communities in Leeds to unite
By Hayley Longster The 10th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings will bring communities from across Leeds together in a new action group, which aims to… Read More »7/7 bombing anniversary spurs communities in Leeds to unite
Police appeal after pensioner dies in Wakefield hit and run
By Hayley Longster An 88-year-old man who was the victim of a hit and run in Wakefield died yesterday from his injuries in Leeds General… Read More »Police appeal after pensioner dies in Wakefield hit and run