by James Fountain The coaches of Old Otliensians RFC in Otley have won the Great Coaching Moment of the Year prize at the 2018 UK… Read More »Leeds rugby club coaches beat Southgate to win coaching gong
By James Fountain The country’s main teaching union is calling on the government to tackle unprecedented levels of mental health problems in education. Andrew Morris,… Read More »Mental health problems highest among education workers, says Union
POLICE in West Yorkshire are appealing for information to find missing woman, Marga Bates from Leeds. She was last seen at around 11pm… Read More »Fears for missing 89-year-old woman from Leeds
The Wishing Tree acts as a simple reminder that there is more to this special festive holiday, spreading messages of festive positivity and selflessness through kindly words and contributions (Copy Right given by Sarah Towns: Marketing Executive at LeedsBID)
A DISPLAY of Christmas wishes in a Leeds shopping centre could end up helping the struggling bee population.Read More »Special Christmas tree of wishes in Leeds could help boost bee population
Leeds’ three largest bus providers combine forces. Photo Credit: First Leeds
By Alex Worrall
WEST YORKSHIRE’S three largest bus operators have announced that they have spent £23.5m on more than 100 low emission buses to improve air quality in the region – but councillors still say it is nowhere near enough.Read More »Multi million pound investment on a hundred low emission buses in West Yorkshire
A range of vegan alternatives will be available at Leeds WinterFest. (Image by Victoria Bryceson)
By Polly Robinson
ONE OF the UK’s biggest vegan festivals returns to Leeds this weekend.
Leeds WinterFest takes place on November 26 in Leeds Town Hall and will celebrate all aspects of vegan life alongside World Vegan Month.Read More »Leeds WinterFest returns for World Vegan Month
Rokeby Gardens
By Georgi Cox
A campaign is being launched by West Yorkshire Police to help prevent residents from becoming victims of burglary as the dark nights draw in.Read More »Autumn burglary warning issued by West Yorkshire Police
By Jack Goodman A NEW scheme has been unveiled in West Yorkshire today to protect cyclists. Operation Safe Pass involves plain clothed police officers on… Read More »West Yorkshire Police step up cycling safety with Operation Safe Pass in Leeds
Thousands attended the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Millennium Square
By Lauren Entwistle
MORE THAN 5,000 people poured into Millennium Square to celebrate the Leeds Irish community with the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade last Sunday.Read More »Leeds has the luck of the Irish with huge celebration for St Patrick’s Day Parade
Horsforth Farmers’ Market
By Lauren Entwistle
STALL-HOLDERS at Horsforth’s monthly farmers’ market say they are worried Brexit may harm their trade.Read More »Brexit worries for traders at Horsforth farmers’ market as Theresa May given power to trigger Article 50