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PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS UNEARTH ARTEFACTS IN HORSFORTH

Local News
Primary school students have unearthed a coin from 1915, branded bricks and Victorian pottery at an archaeological dig in Horsforth.More than 60 students, aged 7 to 9 years, from St. Mary’s Horsforth Catholic Voluntary Academy took part in the dig which included lessons in the classroom as well as hands-on…

CHANCE FOR OLDER PEOPLE TO EXPLORE CITY’S MANY STORIES

Local News
A brand new club is launching in Leeds this month aimed at bringing local older people together to explore the stories behind their city. Leeds City Museum ’s Sociable History Club will see local groups and heritage experts delivering a series of talks that will look at how some of…

Commemorative Events Mark The Jutland Centenary

Local News
31 May 2016 marks the centenary of The Battle of Jutland. The Battle of Jutland was the biggest naval battle of the First World War. Over 8,000 men lost their lives and its impact on the rest of the war was significant. Jutland ensured that Britain’s naval blockade of Germany…

JOINT PLEA FOR DOG OWNERS TO ACT RESPONSIBLY AROUND SHEEP

Wagging Tales
With the traditional lambing season well underway and reports of dog attacks on sheep increasing, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and RSPCA have teamed up to urge dog owners to take extra care. Every year sheep are killed, maimed and miscarry because of being chased and attacked by dogs. This…

ROAD TO REAL HEALTH GOALS

New research by Superdrug shows that 89% of Brits want to improve their health, but more than two thirds (74%) have not sought help, advice or treatment and those that have, have waited (on average) an astonishing 25 months before tackling their personal health concern. So, in a bid to…

Easter Traditions

Easter is a busy and important time in the UK calendar. Celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring, this year Easter Sunday falls on the 27th March. It is a most important Christian festival, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus following his crucifixion. However,…
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