Christmas
Helping the Homeless: What charities in Leeds are doing this Christmas
More than 66,000 more people will become homeless in the UK by 2024 – Crisis Housing Charity
Kiera Wilcox
15 December 2023
Kiera Wilcox
Movember is back in support of the biggest health issues facing men
Suicide is the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50 and around three quarters of deaths from suicides each year are
Kiera Wilcox
12 December 2023
catrescue
Yorkshire cat rescues are struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis
There has been a shocking 25% rise in the number of people giving up their pets this year – RSPCA UK
Kiera Wilcox
4 December 2023
freedom4girls
Leeds workplaces and charities join the fight to end Period Poverty
A woman in the UK will spend £492 a year on her period, up to £4,800 spanning her entire lifetime
Kiera Wilcox
27 November 2023
leedsgirl
Leeds Girl: The Facebook group tackling loneliness for women in the city
Recent research shows that loneliness can be as damaging to physical health as smoking
Kiera Wilcox
17 November 2023
Multiplatform Newsdays
Conservative conference sparks outrage in Transgender community in Leeds
Over 100 protestors gathered in Victoria Garden to challenge the Conservative party’s comments on Transgender rights
Kiera Wilcox
16 October 2023
West Yorkshire responds to Rishi Sunak’s crack down on smoking
Yorkshire health charities “welcome” the proposal to increase the legal smoking age
Kiera Wilcox
14 October 2023
leedsnow
Walksafe app launched to increase safety for women in Leeds
97% of women believe that just “being a woman” affects their personal safety in Leeds, according to Safety Survey Report by Women Friendly Leeds
Kiera Wilcox
2 October 2023
Just Don’t: Campaign tackles catcalling and harassment in Leeds
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has introduced a new campaign that aims to reduce sexual harassment and increase the safety of Women and girls
Kiera Wilcox
25 September 2023
King Charles III Coronation branded as “insensitive” by young people in Leeds
The younger generation have called the celebrations “out of place” due to the current cost-of-living crisis.
Kiera Wilcox
9 May 2023
Climate
Fast Fashion on the rise: Survey reveals 29% don’t consider the impact it has on the environment
Fashion is fourth in a list of the worst industries for environmental impact, behind transport, housing and food.
Lauren Olivia Arkell
8 December 2022
Leeds City Council cancel bonfire night displays
Leeds city council have announced the cancellation of 6 annual bonfire and firework displays this year due to budget pressures
Kiera Wilcox
3 November 2022
Leeds Beckett University tackling student loneliness
The student union are hosting an event today in partnership with Unipol to support students who are struggling to find people to live with
Kiera Wilcox
27 October 2022
Leeds community come together to make climate action plans
Leeds City Museum is hosting an interactive event lead by Climate Action Leeds today.
Kiera Wilcox
20 October 2022
Leeds based brand advocates for sustainable fashion
TOM-O will be hosting a workshop tonight teaching people how to upcycle their old clothes before throwing them away.
Kiera Wilcox
13 October 2022