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Challenging social factors exacerbate disturbing decline in school attendance, reports meeting

Some pupils’ struggles with the social side of school may be contributing to an 'alarming' drop in attendance in Leeds, it’s been suggested. A report...

More than 1,000 Leeds teens ‘lost’ in system

Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that education or work status of more than 1,000 young people in Leeds is unknown. Just over...

Enquiry to be conducted over easy access to underage vaping.

A potential enquiry into how easily children and young people in Leeds are able to access e-cigarettes may begin later this year. It comes amid...

Falling school attendance linked to cost-of-living crisis

A significant rise in absence levels among Leeds school pupils could be linked to the cost-of-living crisis, one union has warned. The average attendance rates...

Mystery gym operator wants to move into Morley

A mystery gym operator is lining up a move to Morley in response to local demand, according to planning documents. An application submitted to Leeds...

Protesters interrupt council meeting

A group of housing protesters were escorted out of Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting after loudly interrupting proceedings. Members of Acorn Leeds, a social justice campaign...

Women’s rights champion and ‘Reclaim the Night’ pioneer becomes lord mayor

One of Leeds’ most active and respected women’s rights champions has been appointed Leeds’ new lord mayor. Al Garthwaite will assume the ceremonial role for...

Family of eight left homeless

A family of eight was left homeless after being evicted by their landlord. The Leeds-based family, which included six children, were stuck in “unsuitable” accommodation...

‘Partial victory’ for bus passengers hailed

Changes to a bus service have been hailed as a “partial victory” for passengers in west Leeds. The number 9 service, which runs from Horsforth...

Plans for glamping pods near Wetherby draw objections

Plans to build a small glamping site near Wetherby could be approved next week, despite more than 50 objections from the local community. Leeds City...

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