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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...

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...

Police issue appeal following sexual assaults on women in Killingbeck area of Leeds

Police are appealing for information following a number of sexual assaults on women in Leeds which are being linked. The most recent incident occurred in...

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...

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