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The annual Winter Clothing Appeal is back: What’s different this year?

Zero Waste Leeds team up with community and leisure centers across Leeds to deliver a service with a great cause.

Gun crime in West Yorkshire has hit an all time high

New data released by West Yorkshire Police uncovered that gun crime is at it’s highest level yet, with 626 offences in the last year alone

The spike in obesity amongst primary school children: Are schools doing enough

Is the increase in child obesity a fault from schools or the cost of healthy foods?

New campaign launched urging parents to get their children vaccinated

A public health campaign now been launched aiming to remind parents of the serious risks of diseases like measles

New authentic Lebanese restaurant celebrates its first month of business

Zaatar manoushe on black board

A taste of the Middle East in Leeds. Owner Anis Ataba hopes to share his own country’s cuisine in a place where it is missing.

Restaurants face single use plastic ban in bid to help the environment

Man stood in the take away at the counter

The government has launched a fast food items ban including plastic cutlery and packaging, polystyrene cups and containers. The ban began on 1 October 2023.

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