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Law enforcement intensifies efforts to combat drug use in East Leeds parks

Police are cracking down on drug taking and drinking in three east Leeds parks, following complaints from members of the public. Officers say they’re conducting...

Leeds City Council reverses safeguarding pledge following legal constraints in light of child abuse scandal

Elected Councilllors unanimously agreed to a white paper in March which committed the local authority to ensuring “no child in Leeds is placed into...

Chief of City Council’s main opposition party deems Leeds year of culture disappointing

Leeds’ year of culture is threatening to turn into a “damp squib”, according to the chief of the city council’s main opposition party. Cllr Alan...

Children in Leeds struggle amidst poverty crisis, contradicting the Government statistics

Children in Leeds are “literally dying” from poverty, despite government statistics suggesting the overall situation is improving, a senior councillor has said. Numbers from the...

Police suspicions: New restaurant raises concerns of being a front for troubled former bar owner

A new restaurant on the site of a former bar with a history of violence and stabbings has applied for a licence to sell...

Leeds hospitals take step to alleviate NHS operations backlog, creating additional theatre space

More theatre space will be created at two Leeds’ hospitals in a bid to tackle the crippling NHS operations backlog. Subject to planning permission, more...

Roundhay park visitors instructed to avoid barbecues

Parks are out of question for summer barbecues. Visitors at Roundhay Park in Leeds have been warned to avoid lighting barbecues. Senior Councillor Mohammed Rafique said...

Waiting lists for children swimming lessons increase as qualified teachers remain scarce

Lengthy waiting lists for child swimming lessons in Leeds have been partly blamed on a shortage of qualified teachers. Leeds City Council said it was...

Family rewarded £7,000 in compensation after council’s negligence towards child’s education

A family has been awarded more than £7,000 in compensation after Leeds City Council were accused of having 'lost control' of their son’s education. The...

Trailblazing Bengali councillor sets a new course for Leeds

It might appear to be shocking for some people that a city with a rich and diverse culture had never had a Bengali councillor...

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