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Yorkshire is a large region. From Sheffield to Ripon, Hull to Bradford, many excellent schools celebrated excellent results last summer. There are over 500 secondary schools in Yorkshire. The government’s new preliminary performance figures for state-funded secondary schools were released last month. The Ruth Gorse Academy is third and Cockburn
Engineers from the North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN) are carrying out essential work to upgrade the gas pipes in Beeston, Leeds. This work involves replacing the old metal underground pipes with more durable plastic equivalents to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to
The Middleton Railway is delighted to be taking part in the ‘Whistle up’ on Wednesday 1 January to herald the start of ‘Railway 200’, a celebration of the opening of the Stockton to Darlington Railway. The opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825 caught the public imagination and
Holbeck-based music and well-being charity, Cloth Cat, are organising their annual fundraiser ‘Hair Of The Dog’ at legendary music venue, The Brudenell Social Club, to raise money for their ‘Beat The Blues’ and ‘Cloth Cat Broadcasts’ community radio projects. This will be a chance to see some of the cream
Police are appealing for information as they continue searching the River Aire in Leeds city centre today (24 December 2024) following a report of a person entering the water. At 11.27pm last night, police were contacted by the fire service who had received a report of a person seen entering
Winter Art, Play, and Food sessions are running during the holidays at the Rowland Road Play Patch, a vibrant community-led project transforming a neglected space near the Rowland Road Working Men’s Club into a creative and green play area for families. These events are perfect for children aged 3–11, offering
UPDATED: A man has been charged with a serious sexual assault in Leeds. Awet Ykalo, aged 27, of Recreation Place in Holbeck, has been charged with attempt rape. The charge relates to an incident where a woman was attacked in the vicinity of Great Wilson Street in the early hours
Plans to bring a cricket net facility to the John Charles Centre for Sport have been granted planning permission. The works, replacing a footpath with a four lane cricket net facility, will begin once a contractor has been appointed with the aim to complete the project before the 2025 cricket
As the festive season approaches, it is important to remember to take care of your health and well-being. The NHS in Leeds is here to support you with a range of services available over the Christmas and New Year period. Here are some essential tips and information to help you
The festive season in Holbeck was in full swing in December with a wealth of activities, lunches and parties hosted by the wonderful Holbeck Together. From the Holbeck Together Christmas Market and Light Switch On through to the craft-lovers in our community making beautiful wreaths – there was something for