VIDEO UPDATE: Theft of Horsforth Community Minibus from church car park leaves isolated elderly people stranded in their homes
By Hayley Longster
A minibus that provides vital transport for housebound pensioners was stolen over the weekend.
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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.
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
Shakespeare classic set for Leeds stage
By Emma Kirwan
Shakespeare’s most charming villain is back as West Yorkshire Playhouse gets set to stage a new production of Richard III.
Kiss Me Kate to hit Leeds stage in September
A glittering new production of Cole Porter’s classic musical comedy, Kiss Me, Kate, is opening its national tour at Leeds Grand Theatre from September 2015.… Read More »Kiss Me Kate to hit Leeds stage in September
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
Councillor calls for review of Leeds primary school place fiasco
By Michael Berriman Leeds City Council have called for a review after a fiasco led to nearly 90 families not being granted any of their five primary… Read More »Councillor calls for review of Leeds primary school place fiasco
Leeds motorists face A1 delays
By Jay Unger
Delays loom for Leeds motorists throughout summer, as major road works begin on the A1(M) today.
Resurfacing work, the length of six tennis courts, will be carried out every night in a bid to improve sections of the A1(M) near Leeds.
Motorists will face possible delays for the next three months as sections of the work (1,2000 sq meters), which will include resurfacing, replacement and the general maintenance – is to be carried out between Boston Spa and Braham.
Breeze Festival is breath of fresh air for Leeds youngsters
By Hayley Longster
A group of 11-16 year olds from Leeds has set up an arts festival which will provide free workshops and performances for young people at the start of the summer holidays.
The Breeze Arts Festival will run from the 18th to the 25th July and includes everything from DJ workshops, illustration classes, flashmobs and live performances.
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