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Witness appeal after pedestrian hit on Dewsbury Road

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Dewsbury Road, Beeston involving a motorbike and a pedestrian. The collision occurred around 5.30pm on Wednesday (31 May 2023) and the pedestrian, a teenager, suffered injuries to their wrist. Officers are appealing for anyone who may

New ‘Being You Leeds’ service to promote positive mental health in city

A new enhanced service to promote good mental health and wellbeing is set to be launched in Leeds. The ‘Being You Leeds’ service is a citywide wellbeing service, focusing on keeping people mentally well. The new service, starting in July, will support all Leeds residents (aged 16 and over) and

M621 junction 2a slip road to close permanently in June

A congestion-easing scheme to create safer and more reliable journeys on the M621 motorway is moving forward with a new junction and further improvements near Leeds United’s football stadium. Towards the end of June, National Highways will permanently close the M621 junction 2a exit slip road, allowing the creation of

Local schools trust shortlisted for three national awards

Wellspring Academy Trust, which operates two schools in South Leeds, has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the inaugural Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Excellence Awards. These new awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement in education in England.  Wellspring has been recognised for its work in three categories; MAT of the