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Leeds domestic abuse victims a step closer to safety

Exterior of Leeds Central Police Station on a sunny day, showing the building’s brick façade, police signage, and reflection of a police vehicle in the window.

Person at Risk of Violence (PARV) fees will be scrapped from next month.

Frankenstein Fridays influence on Leeds based authors

Front page of an edition of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein

Celebrating Frankenstein Friday and how Mary Shelley’s novel has inspired Leeds born authors.

Nearly 15,000 Reports of Graffiti in Leeds

A wall with graffiti on it

The last 8 years saw 15,000 reports of graffiti, and it may only get worse

Leeds environmentalist group warns against mining Yorkshire coal tips

MPs and environmental pressure groups have criticised the Government’s decision to allow coal tips to be re-mined.

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