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Featured 18 January 2023

Lord Mayor of Leeds welcomes Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation chief executive to Holocaust Memorial Day service

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP will welcome the chief executive of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation, Wojciech Soczewica to Leeds this weekend as the city holds its annual civic reception for Holocaust Memorial Day. Leeds City Council News – News …

Editor Picks, Festivals, Out of Town, People & Places, Upcoming Festivals 16 January 2023

AireCon Returns to Harrogate 9 – 12 March

One of the UK’s largest analogue gaming festivals is bigger than ever in 2023. AireCon, born in Leeds and based in Harrogate, has been extended by one day, and is taking more floor space at Harrogate Convention Centre to increase capacity for over 80 exhibitors for over 40 hours of gaming. The online G.A.M.E System […] Leeds Living …

Charity & Fundraising, Editor Picks, Health & Fitness, Sport 31 December 2022

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon – There is still time to enter

By the end of November 2022, over 10,000 entries had been sold for the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, in partnership with Clarion. In honour of Rob’s iconic shirt number at Leeds Rhinos, a previous target of 7,777 entries had been set for the event, inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield OBE running […] Leeds Living …

Leeds News 22 December 2022

Local health experts issue guidance to help you have a safe and enjoyable Christmas

Local health experts have issued guidance on how best to protect yourself and your loved ones over the festive period, to make sure everyone can enjoy Christmas and stay well. Leeds City Council News – News …

Charity & Fundraising, People & Places 18 December 2022

Latch Partners with Hearthstone

Latch (Leeds Action to Create Homes) has been named as the Corporate Charity Partner for Hearthstone Investments, a specialist in suburban private rented housing. The charity buys derelict and run-down houses in the Chapeltown, Harehills and Burley areas of Leeds and refurbishes them to provide modernised, energy efficient accommodation for people who are homeless or in housing need. […] Leeds Living …

Featured 16 December 2022

Leeds City Council increases Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payment to £500 a month

To recognise the tremendous support that has been shown to Ukrainian guests over the past six months, Leeds City Council has today announced it will increase the Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payment from £350 to £500 per month between December 2022 and March 2023. Leeds City Council News – News …

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Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick's message to co-star Dominic Brunt as he's 'big hit' with kids
by leeds.live@reachplc.com (Megan Shaw) on 1 February 2023 at 11:37 am
Vanessa Woodfield star Michelle Hardwick and family had a very special visitor yesterday
Emmerdale newcomer celebrates first day of filming on the ITV soap
by leeds.live@reachplc.com (Craig Jones) on 1 February 2023 at 11:29 am
Debbie Howard previously had a small role in Emmerdale back in 2003
How Leeds United's relegation rivals have strengthened over the January window
by leeds.live@reachplc.com (Oliver Jones) on 1 February 2023 at 11:00 am
While Leeds United have been making new additions to Jesse Marsch's roster, their Premier League rivals have also been making their own deals.
ADVERTORIAL: These lively Leeds pubs offer the perfect viewing spot for every Six Nations match
by leeds.live@reachplc.com (Leena Sidat, Kate Mcauliffe) on 1 February 2023 at 10:27 am
Catch all the sporting action at these local pubs - which also have a special food and drink offer running throughout the tournament
Kate Middleton's sweet nine-word response to nervous fan in Leeds as she 'breaks royal protocol' for selfie
by leeds.live@reachplc.com (Victoria Scheer) on 1 February 2023 at 10:24 am
The endearing exchange at Leeds' Kirkgate Market with Catherine, Princess of Wales, was captured on video

Full list of Kirklees schools closed today as teachers go on strike
by editorial@examiner.co.uk (Sebastian McCormick) on 1 February 2023 at 11:02 am
The council has released an updated list of all the schools affected.
Full list of Bradford schools closed today as teachers go on strike
by editorial@examiner.co.uk (Andrew Robinson) on 1 February 2023 at 10:54 am
Bradford Council has provided a list of all 57 schools which are closed of partly closed today
Woman seriously injured after horror motorbike hit and run in Castleford
by editorial@examiner.co.uk (Lucy Marshall) on 1 February 2023 at 10:38 am
The Square in Castleford was taped off while emergency services tended to the victim
A1 closure: Tanker truck driver rushed to hospital after serious crash as police shut motorway
by editorial@examiner.co.uk (Jaimie Kay) on 1 February 2023 at 10:36 am
A chemical tanker has smashed through the central reservation on the A1 and overturned
83-year-old woman mauled to death by XL Bully cross in her own home
by editorial@examiner.co.uk (Reem Ahmed, Neil Shaw) on 1 February 2023 at 9:57 am
Shirley's funeral will be on her 84th birthday and her ashes will be buried with her husband's on their wedding anniversary

Leeds City Council’s executive board to discuss progress on the Connecting Leeds transport strategy and completion of the Leeds Public Transport Investment...
on 1 February 2023 at 9:30 am
Leeds City Council Leader continues call for change to national funding model as final 2023/24 budget released
on 31 January 2023 at 5:28 pm
An update on the progress of flood alleviation works in Leeds
on 31 January 2023 at 3:45 pm
Leeds City Council can today provide an update on its multi-million-pound work to reduce local flooding risk – and has reminded residents of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their homes during the wettest months of the year.
Leeds City Council provides update on its actions to tackle mould and damp issues in council housing
on 31 January 2023 at 3:29 pm
Senior members of Leeds City Council's executive board will receive an update on its work to tackle mould and damp issues in council housing at a meeting held next week (Wednesday 8 February).
‘Next steps’ plan for food village scheme after positive public feedback
on 31 January 2023 at 3:11 pm

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