Baby charity receives £25,000 in support after break in
The Armley-based Leeds Baby Bank has been receiving phenomenal public support since being broken into a week ago. Fundraising since has topped £25,000 after the charity launched and online appeal. Olivia Simcock has been finding out how the drive is going.
Charity seeks to spark increase in West Yorkshire adoptions
Another organisations helping support people in West Yorkshire is One Adoption, which was the first regional adoption agency in the country when it opened its doors in 2017. Beth Hodgson has been talking to them about their partnership with the Everyday is Everything campaign, which aims to encourage more people to come forward as prospective adopters.
Crucial support for Leeds cancer patients and their families
Maggie’s, who are based at St James’s University Hospital, are a charity that provide cancer survivors and the loved ones around them who have been indirectly affected, with free practical, emotional and social support. Iolo Pierce has been finding out about some of the crucial help they provide.
Impact of railway works on Leeds residents
Peace Pullet is about and about in Leeds finding out from the public how the railway works in and around Leeds have disrupted the public and shops. She has been speaking to shoppers in the Merrion Centre.
How was your journey to work this morning?
In news that won’t come as a huge surprise to commuters, Leeds is set to change its transport plans to help make travelling around the city more effective. The new proposals will include both bus and train routes. Delilah Loyd has been out and about gathering views on the current transport system.
Leeds barista aims to rule the roasts
Erin Morrison has visited a Leeds barista who has been nominated for a national award. Winning the award would mean she would receive a £1,000 prize, and her colleagues have been talking about why it would mean a latte to the whole team.
Leeds artists on display at Left Bank Leeds
Fifty artists are having their work displayed at Left Bank Leeds. The theme is mental health and well-being support on the 21st anniversary of the annual exhibition. Pheobe Kirkham has been speaking to a staff member at the community hub, as well as artists who have contributed their work. The image below shows the Left Bank at a previous T’Art Fair North event.
Source: Emma Haresign | All Rights ReservedBaked goods with a side order of community
Sticking with the food theme amongst our hungry hacks, Jessica Hirst has looked in on an independent shop that provides a safe sense of community, paired with baked goods. AccomplishBCEL on Skinner Lane is celebrating its 1st anniversary of opening and Jessica has been speaking to the owner to find out how things have been going.
Frozen yogurt in autumn?
The clocks may be going back this weekend, but Leeds is apparently still going crazy for frozen yogurt. Summer Taylor has gone to see a new frozen yogurt place located in Headingley, which has proved a success and is now celebrating its six month anniversary.
Independent firms get boost from mini-mall
Paloma Bacon-Perez went to the opening of the new mini mall in the Merrion Centre. The mall is boosting independent business in Leeds, showing how the city is constantly evolving and supporting family-run companies. She spoke a shop owner and shop manager.
Free Kirkgate Market drop-in
Ava Yiannakou is out visiting a self care exchange programme that is happening at Kirkgate Market. It involves Leeds business that are related to mental and sexual health, sharing support services, such as sexual health testing and blood pressure checks. The stalls are free for the public.
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