Man due in court over hit-and-run
by David Mackie Police investigating the fatal road collision in Leeds have charged a man with causing death by dangerous driving. Majid Malik, aged 27,… Read More »Man due in court over hit-and-run
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More money to be ploughed into Kirkgate Market
A further £1.35 million will be ploughed into the extension of Kirkgate Market, over and above its original £12.3 million budget.
The new funds follow a survey which has revealed more work needs to be done, and construction costs have risen.Read More »More money to be ploughed into Kirkgate Market
Sexual offence reports in West Yorkshire up 50%
by David Mackie
Reported sexual offences in West Yorkshire have risen by almost 50% compared to last year, with violent crime offences increasing by over 24%.
There has also been a 16.5% rise in crime generally, according to figures revealed today by West Yorkshire Police.Read More »Sexual offence reports in West Yorkshire up 50%
90-year-old student graduates in Lishi from Leeds Trinity
By Emma Kirwan
Leeds Trinity’s oldest student has graduated in the ancient Chinese art of Lishi at the age of 90.
Bill Hart from Bingley, graduated on Tuesday in Professional Coaching of Lishi Movement which is a meditative style of exercise derived from ancient Chinese culture.
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West Yorkshire Playhouse set for expansion
By Hayley Longster
Plans to provide extra funding for the expansion of West Yorkshire Playhouse have been approved by Leeds City Council at an Executive Board meeting today.
The plans follow the recent announcement that Leeds will bid to become a European Capital of Culture in 2023.
Leeds theatre company fights back after having funding stopped
By Emma Kirwan
A Leeds theatre company has raised more than £25,000 in one year after having its primary source of funding stopped.
Save Red Ladder was set up as an independent campaign after Red Ladder, the UK’s leading radical theatre company, had all of its funding from the Arts Council stopped on 1 July 2014.
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UPDATE: Sixth man arrested in Stanningley hit-and-run
by David Mackie
A sixth man has now been arrested following a hit-and-run incident in Leeds, which resulted in the death of 25-year-old James Gilbey.
Police have arrested the 29-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender after he handed himself in at a police station in West Yorkshire.Read More »UPDATE: Sixth man arrested in Stanningley hit-and-run
Fingers crossed for a sunny day in Leeds!
The weather in Leeds should stay warm and dry all day today – which bodes well for the rest of the summer.
According to legend, the weather on St Swithun’s Day (July 15) will continue for forty days.
Leeds United step up their pre-season preparation with trips to York and Tadcaster tonight
By Mike Berriman
Leeds United have not one, but two fixtures tonight as Uwe Rosler looks to give his squad a more intensive workout before they fly to Austria next week.
The Whites will be sending two sides to York and Tadcaster as they aim to improve on what was a less than impressive performance at Harrogate last time out.Read More »Leeds United step up their pre-season preparation with trips to York and Tadcaster tonight
Arts organisations rally round 2023 European Capital of Culture Bid
by Hayley Longster
With the news that Leeds will bid to become a European Capital of Culture in 2023, arts organisations around the city have been offering their support for the bid.
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