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Objections to 5am booze licence as Harehills shop applies for later alcohol sales

A shop next to a youth centre in a community blighted by alcohol misuse has applied to sell booze until 5am. The premises at 97...

Digital Careers Fair set to take centre stage at first direct arena in Leeds

The Leeds Digital Careers Fair returns to the first direct arena in the city on Tuesday 24 September. The free event hosted by Leeds City Council...

Former community centre in Pudsey could fetch £350k after auction

The sale of a former council children’s centre could fetch more than £350,000 after it was put up for auction. The vacant South Pudsey Community Centre...

British Pakistani mum defies norms, delivering essential taxi service in West Yorkshire

Born into a well-educated Pakistani family in Bradford, 44-year-old Amberine Nawaz reflects fondly on her upbringing, crediting her parents for instilling in her and...

Labour and Conservative councillors blame each other for fuel payments cut

Labour councillors defended the government’s cut to pensioners’ winter fuel payments in a debate on the controversial move. A full council meeting heard accusations over...

Leeds City Council confirms new interim chief executive

Leeds City Council has confirmed the appointment of Mariana Pexton as interim chief executive in a unanimous vote of its full council. Mariana, the council’s...

MPs urged to oppose cut to fuel payments as Lib Dems say thousands of pensioners will be hit

MPs are being urged to oppose a government plan to cut pensioners’ winter fuel payments. The city’s Liberal Democrat group said more than 140,000 pensioners in...

Permission granted for house to be converted despite concerns

A house will be converted for multiple occupancy despite concerns over the impact on communities of an increase in shared homes. Planning permission was given...

No green light for Kirkstall Burger King due to road safety fears

A developer has failed to secure planning permission for a new Burger King drive-thru after road safety fears were raised. Multiple objections were raised to...

Leeds Council faces opposition to curb on winter fuel allowance

The council will be urged to oppose government plans to limit pensioners’ winter fuel payments. Leeds City councillors will debate the issue after a restriction...

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