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2020 was quite some year, like none of us has ever experienced. Looking back over South Leeds Life’s coverage of issues we have tried not to dwell on the virus, although it tinges every story from March onwards. We didn’t go for our newspaper front page stories either. Instead we’ve
Well that’s pretty much it from all of us at South Leeds Life for this year. We will have a roundup of 2020’s top news stories for you next week and report on any important breaking stories and we will return with our normal service on Monday 4 January. We
On Christmas Day, Nomadic Beers will be opening the doors to their online virtual taproom for people to come and spend some time and celebrate the festive season with others, on what will likely be an especially difficult day for many. Katie Marriott and Mike Hampshire, part of team Nomadic
Public consultation is now invited on Leeds City Council’s budget proposals for the next financial year. From now until midnight on Wednesday 13 January 2021, the council would like to hear the views of residents and anyone who works in or travels to the city on how it should continue
Funding of over £560,000 has been secured by Leeds City Council to support a range of on-going proactive work in the city to help rough sleepers tackle drug and alcohol issues. Following the successful bid to Public Health England (PHE), plans are now being progressed with Forward Leeds, which is
With Christmas fast approaching, NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is advising patients not to leave it too late to order or collect repeat prescriptions. Local pharmacies and GP practices may have reduced opening times or be closed over the bank holiday period. This means it is important that anyone
Health For All Community Transport along with Holbeck Together and supported by Leeds Older Peoples Forum are introducing Covid-safe ‘Essential’ Shopping trips for the elderly in South Leeds. We are transporting over 55s in groups of 6 persons maximum to local supermarkets from their homes, twice a day Monday to
Christine Smart explains how Christmas has to different when your child lives with autism: The one thing my neurotypical (NT) brain struggled to get round was that my girls’ autism did not allow for seasonal events. I mean what child doesn’t throw themselves into the magical notion of free presents
Just as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future try to instil in Scrooge some seasonal spirit, Leeds Playhouse remains committed to spreading much-needed festive cheer across the city and beyond this year, with ‘as live’ digital screenings of its sensational family show ‘A Christmas Carol.’ As Leeds remains
The Government confirmed this morning (17 December 2020) that Leeds will remain under Tier 3 restrictions until at least Wednesday 30 December 2020. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, commented: “Obviously we are very disappointed to be left in Tier 3 particularly when a tier change would have