Giant slide set for Leeds postponed
By Mike Berriman
The Slide the City event scheduled for this Saturday at Roundhay Park has been postponed due to safety concerns.
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Resident collapsed after lucky escape from East End Park explosion
An explosion which sparked a bomb scare in East End Park, Leeds, last night left one resident collapsed on the ground in shock. Police… Read More »Resident collapsed after lucky escape from East End Park explosion
Toxic plant warning as giant hogweed spotted in Leeds
If you’re walking your dog or taking a stroll alongside one of Leeds’ waterways this summer, you’re advised to be careful. Giant hogweed has been… Read More »Toxic plant warning as giant hogweed spotted in Leeds
Young girl hospitalised after Cross Flatts fire
The fire took place on Mafeking Grove, Cross Flatts by Elizabeth Archer A little girl was rushed to hospital with burns to her legs after… Read More »Young girl hospitalised after Cross Flatts fire
BREAKING: Bomb scare forces End Park evacuation
The site of the suspected explosion [above]
by Elizabeth Archer
An explosion forced residents to evacuate and roads to close in the End Park area of Leeds around 7pm tonight [Tuesday].
Police rushed to the scene after a blast was reported on Clark Mount, near Richmond Hill Primary School.Read More »BREAKING: Bomb scare forces End Park evacuation
Arson attack damages listed school building in Wortley
by Elizabeth Archer
An arson attack on a derelict school in Leeds has caused extensive damage after flames spread throughout the listed building.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the offenders broke into the old Upper Wortley Primary School building, on Ashley Road, on Saturday evening around 6pm.
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New £1.4m fire station in Rothwell logs 180 incidents since going live
by Lisa Bradley
A new £1.4m fire station was opened in Rothwell yesterday.
The Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Michael Fox, was guest of honour at the event and called the new £1.4m facility “fantastic”.Read More »New £1.4m fire station in Rothwell logs 180 incidents since going live
Brawl on Leeds train left a woman with large clumps of hair missing
by Lisa Bradley
A brawl between two women spilled from a Leeds train onto the railway station platform earlier this month, and police are appealing for witnesses.
A woman had large clumps of her hair pulled out during the fight which happened between Leeds and Dewsbury.Read More »Brawl on Leeds train left a woman with large clumps of hair missing
Fawns born at Lotherton Hall, Leeds
by Elizabeth Archer
A number of fawns have been born at Lotherton Hall in Leeds this month, much to the delight of visitors and staff alike.
The new arrivals can be seen from the deer hide on the estate, as well as from Lotherton Hall’s special trial walk, which has been renovated by volunteers during spring.Read More »Fawns born at Lotherton Hall, Leeds
Win a hamper for naming Yeadon Care Home
The council are building new extra care apartments in Yeadon, and they need suggestions for a name.
The 45 apartments on Chapel Lane are being built with older people with higher care needs in mind. They are due to completed in 2016.Read More »Win a hamper for naming Yeadon Care Home