Tag: Leeds
Tsunami of poverty – warnings of UK’s low-income families in crisis
Warnings of UK’s low-income families in crisis, and calls for the £20-a-week universal credit uplift to be reinstated
‘She’s in heaven now with baby’: Husband shares heart-wrenching story of...
A Leeds man who lost his wife within four-months from point of being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, is determined to...
‘Hung out to dry’ – MP urges Government action to protect...
Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield has backed calls from across the hospitality sector for financial support as rising...
NHS ‘Big Vaccine Weekend’
People in Leeds are being given extra opportunities to get vaccinated as part of a major national drive to increase COVID-19 vaccination...
‘Great Train Robbery’ – Eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds confirmed...
The scrapping of the Leeds HS2 leg has been described as ‘economic vandalism’ by a trade union.
The...
Leeds climate experts address global leaders at pivotal COP26 climate conference
COP26 Research Fellow Harriet Thew (pictured above) will take part in discussions around climate education and youth empowerment in the Blue...
Dad sent away with ‘headaches’, actually has an aggressive brain tumour
A father-of-two who was initially diagnosed with tension headaches by doctors, discovered he had a rare inoperable cancerous brain tumour after...
Sweet dreams are made of this – girls make history at...
It’s the stuff dreams are made of. A team of cricketers from across Yorkshire reached the finals of the MCC National Foundation...
JUDWAA: Twin bodybuilding dentists determined to put a smile on the...
25-year-old Hussein and Hassan Dalghous, best known for their 'Twin Workout' YouTube channel, are pioneering dentists from Leeds who specialise in the fast-growing area of...
Home trends: Interior designer shares design tips on styles taking centre...
The interior designer behind the riverside residential development 'The Yacht Club', shares her top design tips for summer 2021
Medical microbiology student makes TV debut in international dance contest
A medical microbiology student from the University of Leeds will be making her international debut as a finalist for a hit Bollywood...
Grandad’s first triathlon! Chartered design engineer raises money for cancer charity
“Macmillan is a charity close to my heart, two years ago my sister passed away after living with cancer for ten...
“APPALLING RACISM”: Leeds headteacher slammed on Palestinian flag comments
A Leeds headteacher who told his pro-Palestine students that the Palestinian flag could be seen as a call for violence, has caused...
Low-income homeowners can now apply for free solar panels and insulation
Low-income homeowners in Leeds can now apply for free solar panels and insulation, thanks to a new scheme to help residents save...
Kashmiri-born former postman becomes new Lord Mayor for Leeds
Councillor Asghar Khan has become the city's 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds after unanimous support from members of all parties at the...
SILENCE IS OPPRESSION: Palestinian rights are human rights
“Jews are no more responsible for the actions of the Israeli government than Muslims are for the acts of IS or...
New youth-led mental health projects
On national Mental Health Awareness Week (10 – 16 May), Leeds City Council is launching a range of new resources created by...
Supporting families who are turning to food banks to feed their...
The Give a Gift Ramadan Food Campaign supports over 1,000 people weekly during Pandemic
A Leeds-based charity is...
Dragon back in the Den: Banking director brings years of experience...
Owais Mohammad joins Bradford’s School of Management’s International Advisory Board
The latest ‘dragon’ from the business world to...
1400 meals in 18 days: May the force feed you –...
A police officer decided it was time to roll up his sleeves, rope in family and friends, and get cooking to...
