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During his time at Packwood Haugh Boarding School, Ross, 49, was known as a trouble maker, but not for the obvious reasons one may think. His ability to recognise unfair situations from the age of seven meant he often found himself being punished for challenging teachers in order to stand …

Last year Zero Waste Leeds ran a winter coat appeal which saw the collection and distribution of 500 coats. This year they are doing a similar scheme but are aiming to collect 2,000 coats. Tracy Morgan the project coordinator of Zero Waste Leeds said: “Leeds City Council contacted and said …

Last year Zero Waste Leeds ran a winter coat appeal which saw the collection and distribution of 500 coats. This year they are doing a similar scheme but are aiming to collect 2,000 coats. Tracy Morgan the project coordinator of Zero Waste Leeds said: “Leeds City Council contacted and said …

After a relatively dull first half with the deadlock unbroken, the action begun during the second 45 minutes. West Ham advanced to the lead when Thomas Soucek blindsided the Red Devils by narrowly keeping the ball within the left touch line and prompting them to lower their guard and passing …

I didn’t know what to expect walking to Headingly campus at five in the morning; it was a big job and I felt nervous with having the responsibility of being executive producer. I’m used to the comforts of rainy England, Leeds Beckett PC’s and only having myself to rely on; …

A horrifying scene took place in Batley this weekend when a car sped through Kake Temptations cake shop window and hit a customer. Three fire engines, two ambulances and six West Yorkshire police cars were called to the scene. Finn Goodall was an eyewitness at the scene he said: “I …

Universities across the UK are facing class action lawsuits over the disruption students experienced as a result of the lockdown. The lawsuit, filed by solicitors on behalf of students as a conditional fee service, aims to compensate students with up to £5000. Students claim that their universities disregarded previously agreed …

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm is a registered charity established in 1980 for the local Leeds community to come together and get some fresh air and enjoy the animals. Animals at the farm include several goats, two cows, plenty of sheep, a couple of guinea pigs and rabbits, chickens and the …

Halloween has finally arrived after much anticipation and excitement over the weekend. There have been loads of Halloween themed events in Leeds over the past three days for students and residents to go to. But where were they collecting their costumes. Smiffy’s in Headingly appears to be the place to …

In the modern day technology era, more than two thirds of young people have experienced bullying, harassment or viewed distressing content online. A study carried out by the Digital Youth Index found that 69% of young people aged between eight and 25 have said that they’ve experienced upsetting content online …

Disposable vapes have become very popular in the last year. The colourful vapes have taken the younger generation by a storm. The vapes have become a phenomenon with all sorts of sweet flavours, different variations of sizes and different brands of vape. A lot of people are unaware of the …

Testimonies from victims. Portraits of men and women affected. These were just two of the illustrations on display at the Reclaim art exhibition on Friday 30 September. Hosted by SASHA – Students Against Sexual Harassment and Assault – the aim of the exhibition was to raise awareness that no victim …

Testimonies from victims. Portraits of men and women affected. These were just two of the illustrations on display at the Reclaim art exhibition on Friday 30 September. Hosted by SASHA – Students Against Sexual Harassment and Assault – the aim of the exhibition was to raise awareness that no victim …

After being served court papers from the alleged landlords of the property, Royds Catering, members of the squat appeared in front of a judge at Bradford County Court on 29th September. Representing themselves armed with external legal advice, they presented their defence. With the landlords failing to appear, the squatters …

After being served court papers from the alleged landlords of the property, Royds Catering, members of the squat appeared in front of a judge at Bradford County Court on 29th September. Representing themselves armed with external legal advice, they presented their defence. With the landlords failing to appear, the squatters …

A trio of anti-Abortion protesters are currently standing outside the Marie Stopes clinic in Leeds in attempts to change the minds of women undergoing abortions and other contraceptive procedures. However, they have expressed upset at the fact that members of the public are laughing, shouting and honking at them. They …

Calderdale Council have published a draft Climate Action Plan in the hopes to reach net zero by 2038. Calderdale Council announced a climate emergency at the start of 2019 following the increase in damage to the planet. So far the council have managed to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% but …

Calderdale Council have published a draft Climate Action Plan in the hopes to reach net zero by 2038. Calderdale Council announced a climate emergency at the start of 2019 following the increase in damage to the planet. So far the council have managed to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% but …

Protests first began on the 28th September and are due to continue for a 40 day period, where protesters will stay in front of the clinic during the clinics opening times.

Dementia is the name of a collection of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. It affects memory, thinking skills plus other mental and movement abilities. Dementia is a horrific condition which tears relationships apart. The memory loss often makes families feel bereaved as their loved one who …

Leeds city council cancel all bonfires for the third year in a row due to budget cuts and the fear that members of the public may cause disruption. The Leeds community have been left very disappointed as they are going to end another year with no communal celebrations for the …

Drivers are in an uproar following new rules brought out, which could see taxi drivers being left unemployed. Leeds City Council approved a new rule during a Council Executive Board meeting on Wednesday 21st September. The rule says that taxi drivers who reach 9 points after committing minor motoring offences …

Drivers are in an uproar following new rules brought out, which could see taxi drivers being left unemployed. Leeds City Council approved a new rule during a Council Executive Board meeting on Wednesday 21st September. The rule says that taxi drivers who reach 9 points after committing minor motoring offences …

Usually putting on music shows and club nights, The Key Club opened its doors for its first ‘alternative freshers fair’ since 2019. The fair showcased local independent businesses, non-profit organisations and artists. Organised by marketing assistant, Sav Bowskill, the event has proved to be a success with students and locals …

Young people in Leeds from the ages of 18-29 haven’t yet followed government guidelines of getting both vaccine doses within 12 weeks of each other. Records from gov.uk show that only 69% of women and 62.2% of men aged 18-29 in the North East and Yorkshire have received both doses …

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council believe one organisation shouldn’t be left to deal with resident anti-social behaviour concerns. “We are putting longer-term solutions in place to target issues that arise around crime and anti-social behaviour and are committed to doing everything we can”. Leeds City …

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council believe one organisation shouldn’t be left to deal with resident anti-social behaviour concerns. “We are putting longer-term solutions in place to target issues that arise around crime and anti-social behaviour and are committed to doing everything we can”. Leeds City …

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council believe one organisation shouldn’t be left to deal with resident anti-social behaviour concerns. “We are putting longer-term solutions in place to target issues that arise around crime and anti-social behaviour and are committed to doing everything we can”. Leeds City …

Leeds Bradford Airport had a tumultuous drop from 19,500 aircraft in February 2020 to only six and a half thousand in March followed by zero in April through to June. Interestingly, there had been a steady, consistent decrease in flights starting in August 2019. Despite China not announcing it to …

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