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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...

Asian Standard in Association with Uber Eats presents Bradford Curry Awards & Mela 2023: Everything you need to know about the 3-day extravaganza

Curry lovers can get ready for an electrifying experience as the highly successful Bradford Curry Mela makes its much-anticipated return alongside the annual Bradford...

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...

Conservative chief stands down after 43 years

Leeds’ top Conservative has retired as the party’s group leader on Leeds City Council after 43 years in the role. Councillor Andrew Carter has led...

600 turned away from polling stations over voter ID

Just over 600 would-be-voters across Leeds were turned away at polling stations for not having valid ID at the local elections earlier this month. The...

Coffee shop given permission to host wine tasters and martini making

The owner of a new Guiseley coffee shop says he’s “thrilled” after being given the go-ahead to host wine tasters and martini-making sessions. Muthadi Anwaar...

Leeds Labour strengthens majority with 61 seats in local elections.

A total of 33 seats across the city were up for election in Leeds, with Labour having strengthened their majority on the council by...

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