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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...

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...

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...

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