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COLUMN: When one community is attacked, all communities are wounded – why dialogue matters

As a Muslim woman in local politics, I have seen both the power of dialogue and the dangers of division. In 2015, I co-founded...

Plan for new 5G mast on Cardigan Road shut down by council

Plans for a 20-metre mobile phone mast on a busy highway have been blocked, after road safety concerns were raised. Telecoms firm Cornerstone sought permission...

Nearly 2000 sports kits donated in Leeds community swap, tackling inequality and helping hundreds get active

A pilot event held at John Charles Centre for Sport last week saw 1890 pieces of kit donated, to help tackle inequality in sports. The...

Animated love-at-first-sight light show to illuminate Leeds city centre

One of Leeds' most iconic buildings will be transformed to showcase a love-at-first-sight animated graphic novel during Light Night Leeds later this month. 'One Second...

TV-themed bar in Leeds has premises licence granted

Games of Who Wants to be a Millionaire can be enjoyed at a TV-themed bar after a premises licence was granted. Customers at Gameshow All-Stars...

Gardening top tips come in spades as library digs into 500 years of horticultural history

More than 500 years of in-depth knowledge cultivated by green-fingered gardening gurus through the ages has taken root in a new exhibition in Leeds. 'Unearthed:...

Housing association enterprise arm celebrates 25 years of success for Leeds businesses

The not-for-profit subsidiary of Leeds-based BME housing association, Unity Homes and Enterprise, has showcased 25 years of supporting entrepreneurial activity in the city by...

Hospital staff facing “moral distress” over care for newborns

A lack of mental health support has left hospital staff in distress as they care for newborn babies at a short-staffed NHS trust. Concerns were...

Leeds City Council to renew care homes contract

A housing provider is set to continue caring for elderly people at two homes under the renewal of a council contract worth £2m over...

Leeds residents in temporary accommodation rise due to ‘chronic housing crisis’

The number of people living in temporary accommodation has continued to rise as council bosses seek to tackle a chronic housing crisis. Latest figures show...

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