Postal voters need to renew their details
Deadline of January 2026 for voters to update their details, or have their postal vote option cancelled. Letters are being sent to all registered postal voters in Leeds who need to renew their details to be able to continue to vote that way. New rules introduced by the government’s Elections
Doctors urge vulnerable to get their spring Covid jab
Doctors are urging those eligible for a spring Covid-19 vaccine to come forward, as new figures published show four in 10 eligible people (41.6%) have now received their jabs in the North East and Yorkshire region. Weekly vaccination data shows NHS teams have now delivered half a million (498,490) jabs
Domestic abuse survivors bring about update to Clare’s Law policy
West Yorkshire Police will provide new confidentiality statement to help people explain to loved ones that they have received a Clare’s Law disclosure. The new confidentiality statement will be provided to individuals from May 2025 when they receive a Clare’s Law disclosure, allowing them share with loved ones that they
Civic and faith leaders issue statement on India-Pakistan conflict
Civic and faith leaders in Leeds have come together to call for community solidarity at a time of heightened tensions and issued the following statement: “As civic and faith leaders in Leeds, we welcome news of the ceasefire in hostilities between India and Pakistan following the recent terrorist attack in
An Invitation to ‘The Living Tomb’: In Life and Death We Are Intertwined
BasementArtsProject have always straddled a line between the private and personal when it comes to presenting the idea of life as an artwork. Where does the public persona end and the private life begin?
Hunslet Nelson clinch Gordon S Cooper U15 Championship Shield
In a thrilling conclusion to the Heavy Woollen Junior Cricket League season, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club‘s Under-15 team secured the Gordon S Cooper Championship Shield, delivering a dominant performance against Bristall CC. The final, held on Sunday (11 May 2025) at a sun-drenched venue, showcased the depth and talent of
The mental health benefits of forming good financial habits
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12-19 May 2025) – an annual event designed to promote mental wellbeing, reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health. But did you know that research shows that taking small steps – like saving a small amount of money each month – can have
Have your say on Elland Road expansion plans
Representatives from Leeds United made a presentation about their plans to expand the Elland Road stadium to the City Plans Panel on Thursday (8 May 2025) ahead of a public consultation which kicks off this week. The plans consist of expanding the West and North stands to increase the ground’s
Appeal for blood donors as bank holidays cause stocks to run low
A critical appeal has been issued to blood and platelet donors across England to help fill over 50,000 available appointments at town and city centre donor centres as the NHS warns of a looming shortfall in blood stocks, with four Bank Holidays in just six weeks threatening to impact supplies.