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New City Lord Mayor Takes Office

Local News
Councillor Jane Dowson has become the city’s 124th Lord Mayor of Leeds after unanimous support from members of all parties at the council’s annual meeting. Born and bred in Leeds, Councillor Dowson still lives in the same house she was first brought home to as a newborn baby. She attended…

Gabby Logan Celebrates 50 Years Of Leeds Trinity University

Local News
TV presenter Gabby Logan celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Leeds Trinity University at a Civic Reception in Leeds. Named Chancellor of Leeds Trinity in 2013, Gabby addressed more than 150 people at Leeds Civic Hall to congratulate the institution on its 50th anniversary, and highlight its work with more than…

Leeds ‘Day Of Action’ On Shoplifters

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West Yorkshire Police and BACIL (Business Against Crime in Leeds) joined forces to run a day of action to tackle shoplifting in the city-centre.  Known as ‘Operation Balmton’, the manoeuvre consisted of police officers, PCSOs and plain clothed security officers working together in teams with great success.  Over the course…

Young Achievers Award For Horsforth School Student Ethan Wright

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Horsforth School student Ethan Wright was delighted to receive a ‘Young Achievers Award’ from Horsforth Town Council for his commitment to remembering the soldiers of WW1. Ethan’s sponsored swim raised funds to pay ongoing electricity costs to provide lighting for Horsforth Cenotaph. “I’m pleased to say that my swim raised…
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