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Consultation launches on travel improvements to B6481 Pontefract Road

The second stage of consultation has launched today to improve B6481 Pontefract Road in Stourton. Run in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the consultation aims to make it safer and more accessible to walk, wheel and cycle, as well as improving bus reliability. The consultation follows on from

Beeston man charged after Police Officer seriously assaulted

A man has been charged following an incident in Leeds where a police officer was seriously assaulted. Luke Lockwood, aged 20, of Rington Road in Beeston, appeared before Leeds magistrates today (Monday 3 February 2025) where he was remanded in custody until his next hearing at Leeds Crown Court. Lockwood

More roadworks on Dewsbury Road as gas network is upgraded

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work in Beeston to replace ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes. From today (3 February 2025), there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Dewsbury Road at the junction of

The Lord Mayor meets Middleton Primary pupils at Gascoigne House

A group of motivated pupils from Middleton Primary School, including prefects, house captains, members of the school council, and well-being champions, recently had the honour of meeting the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung at Gascoigne House as she undertook her vital community role. This engaging event provided

Prison Me, No Way! educates CJCA students on the consequences of crime

Students at Cockburn John Charles Academy (CJCA) experienced a powerful and thought-provoking day when the ‘Prison Me, No Way!’ program visited the school. The initiative, designed to deter young people from crime and anti-social behavior, left a lasting impact on the students by highlighting the realities of prison life and