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THE HASHTAGS THAT COULD LAND YOU IN JAIL

Crime
Research from Santander and former fraudster Tony Sales has exposed the dangerous hashtags on social media being used by criminals to recruit innocent – and particularly young – people into becoming money mules: a crime which can result in a criminal record and even a prison sentence of up to…

Council Teams Up With Schools To Launch Leeds Careers Charter

Local News
Leeds City Council, business and education have come together to pledge their commitment to support and improve the skills of young people in Leeds to make informed choices and plan their future careers. The Council, working with business, schools and young people, has launched the Leeds Careers Charter. The charter…

THE SOUND OF SHUFFLING, GHOSTLY FOOTSTEPS

Features, In Bygone Years
−−− BY PETER THORPE −−− Temple Newsam house in Leeds is not only famous, or infamous depending on your point of view, for being the birthplace of the ill-fated Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, and father of King James I of England and VI of…

TOP TIPS FOR NEW RIDERS

Motoring
Advice to new riders from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman. Get the right gear. British weather changes very quickly and you can often find yourself wet, cold or hot which isn’t ideal. Invest in a four-season kit and keep an eye out for the weather.…

Women booking more motorsport experiences than men

Motoring
New research reveals that women are now booking more motorsport experiences than men, coinciding with the recent conclusion of the inaugural all-female W Series. Bookings for F1 style driving experiences, where drivers take to the track in a single seater race car, have increased dramatically over the last year and…

Festival Of Brewers 2019

Entertainment, What's On
Festival of Brewers is taking place on Saturday 23rd November. The Brewer’s Market-style event will be hosted at New Craven Hall in Leeds. Ten small, independent producers are featured. “It’s fantastic to be able to run this festival for a second year” said Founder and Organiser Mike Hampshire. “I had…

The Knitting & Stitching Show, Harrogate

Arts, Arts & Crafts
The Knitting & Stitching Show is the UK’s biggest textile event and the Harrogate show runs from 28th November-1st December 2019 from 10am-5.30pm (5pm on Sunday).  Thousands of textile art and craft fans  flock to the Harrogate Convention Centre every year in the run up to Christmas to learn new…

Keeping Pets Safe This Autumn

Features, Wagging Tales
PDSA Offers Advice On How To Avoid Toxic Plants Autumn can be a brilliant time for you and your pets, and a time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as trees change from green to an array of rustic hues. It’s also important to be aware of the seasonal dangers to…

Leeds’ Pioneering Residential Alcohol Recovery Centre Now Open

Charity
St George’s Crypt, a Leeds based homeless charity, have launched their forward thinking accommodation service, Regent Lodge, aiming to solve issues around alcohol dependency in a homeless population through tailored support in an independent setting. The opening ceremony brought together benefactors from across the city, from local business leaders, private…
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