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Historic Church and Gurdwara set for new life as gym and library

A historic former church which was used as a Sikh temple could be turned into a gym and library if the council gives consent. New...

Farage tells Leeds rally ‘Britain is broken’ as protests erupt and Greens hit back ahead of local elections

Nigel Farage declared “Britain is broken” as he addressed a packed rally in Leeds, but his visit was met with protests outside the venue...

Leeds launches multilingual pregnancy app to support South Asian families

A new digital tool aimed at improving maternity care access for South Asian communities has been launched in Leeds, offering tailored support throughout pregnancy...

West Yorkshire law firm supports Ramadan initiatives with £2,500 donation

A West Yorkshire law firm has contributed £2,500 to a series of charitable initiatives during Ramadan, supporting causes both locally and overseas. Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors...

Salon owner challenges ‘kaali kaloti’ stigma as client’s story exposes colour bias in South Asian beauty standards

A West Yorkshire salon owner is speaking out against the harmful culture of skin-colour shaming within South Asian communities after one client’s journey highlighted...

Road safety scheme for Otley

Safety will be improved for walkers and cyclists in a West Yorkshire town as part of a footpath widening scheme. The council is set to...

Civic Hall lights up for Ramadan as Lord Mayor hosts Leeds Iftar

Leeds’ Civic Hall was transformed into a place of reflection, unity and celebration this week as civic leaders, faith figures and community guests gathered...

Council Tax to rise by 4.99% as Leeds budget approved after five-hour debate

Council tax in Leeds City Council will rise by 4.99 per cent after councillors approved the authority’s budget for 2026/27 following a lengthy five-hour...

£300k cyber security upgrade to shield Leeds City Council from attacks

Leeds City Council is set to invest more than £300,000 in new cyber security measures to protect its computer systems from potential attacks. A council...

Leeds folk singer reimagines classic ballad to confront honour-based abuse

A haunting Irish folk ballad has been reborn with a powerful new voice and a stark social message. British Asian singer-songwriter Satnam Galsian has reworked...

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