Rolling back the clock in the Grand Arcade
Glass Onion in the Grand Arcade has been hosting a Y2K themed vintage sale. Ned Blackbird went along to check out all the vintage clobber and interview the shop’s manager and a member of staff.
South America delicacy on sale in Leeds
Acai has arrived in Leeds. The plant, which is primarily harvested in the Amazon rainforest, is available at a new Leeds acai social club that opened last Saturday. Owners Alisha and Connor, who are married, travelled for two years and found out about acai, and wanted to create their own toppings and syrups. Jessica Hirst has gone along to give it a try.
Source: jessica hirst | All Rights ReservedMind over matter in charity firewalk
Phoebe Kirkham is so dedicated to her story she has literally been walking on fire. She joined the Leeds Mind Firewalk, which took place in Victoria Gardens in the city centre, and raises money for the mental health charity. Pheobe interviewed a representative from the charity too. This is a picture from a previous firewalk event.
Is more visible policing helping women feel safer?
Delilah Loyd is out and about today to see whether the women and girls of Leeds feel safe following the launch of Project Vigilant. This will see West Yorkshire Police increase their visible presence at night in a bid to reduce instance of sex crimes across the city.
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Hello from the Leeds Now Newsroom. Our journalists have already started heading out on the stories they are chasing across the city this morning.