Day: 27 November 2024

Preferred Homes boost New Bewerley Christmas present appeal

Preferred Homes, the company behind the new Extra Care flats at Hunslet Moor House on Hunslet Hall Road in Beeston have donated £1,000 to New Bewerley Community School’s Christmas present appeal. Headteacher Juli Aldwinkle and Inclusion Manager Cat Barnes visited the flats on Tuesday (26 November 2024) and were shown

It’s the Most Frightening Time of the Year – domestic abuse at Christmas

What is supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can, for many, be the most frightening and dangerous. Local independent charity, Leeds Women’s Aid, has been supporting women and children suffering from domestic abuse for over 50 years. The charity delivers the Leeds Domestic Violence Service 24hr

Cockburn students learn the impact of One Punch

Alicia Manners, founder of One Punch: Raising Awareness, delivered special assemblies to students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, Cockburn School and Cockburn John Charles Academy with powerful message about the life-altering consequences of a single punch. Through her personal story, Alicia emphasised how one impulsive action could change lives forever,

On The Beat: Neighbourhood support

I am Becki McLoughlin, temporarily promoted to the role of Neighbourhood Support Sergeant in Leeds Inner South. I have worked for West Yorkshire Police for 16 years, starting my career as a Human Resources Clerk before taking the leap into the world of frontline policing. Firstly, as a Police Community