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A garden designed to explore mental health and wellbeing at this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park is appealing for sponsors. Garden designer Carolyn Hardern and landscaper Jon Jarvis are working with Leeds College of Building to raise awareness of mental health within the construction industry through a unique show
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, visited White Rose station construction site earlier today (Monday 15 May 2023) to look at the progress being made on South Leeds’ £26.5 million new rail station. The new White Rose Rail Station is being delivered in partnership by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority,
I attended the performance Of Mice and Men at Leeds Playhouse on Thursday (11 May 2023). The first thing that captured my attention was the minimal use of props and scene sets. Tom McCall commands the stage with his performance of George and he captivates the audience from the get
This week, 15–21 May 2023, is Mental Health Awareness Week. This year, local mental health charity Leeds Mind is focusing on the impact that the cost of living crisis is having on people’s mental wellbeing. Having started in late 2021, the crisis is affecting the mental health of hundreds of
As part of the LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture, a group of women and non-binary people have built a barn on Cinder Moor in Hyde Park which will act as a venue for series of events spotlighting women’s issues. The project is supported by WOW – Women Of The World,
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start this week at in Cross Flatts Park at 9am when the 5km walk, jog or run parkrun kicks off a
The results of a survey by financial services provider Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has revealed that 51% of its members believe the financial situation in their household has become worse or much worse over the last 12 months. The survey also showed its members are overwhelmingly pessimistic about the chances
This play, originally written in 1901 by JM Barrie who famously also wrote the story Peter Pan was the inspiration behind the name of the very recognisable and popular chocolates Quality Street. The play begins within the walls of the local Halifax, then Mackintosh, now Nestlé factory with the actors
M&S Leeds White Rose has unveiled plans for a stylish new Clothing department design, making it the first store in the North of England to feature the retailer’s new-look store layout. The 97,000 sq ft store, which opens on Thursday 25 May 2023, will offer local shoppers the latest collection
Information about the importance of taking care of our mental health has never been more readily available. But with Mental Health Awareness Month taking place throughout May, did you know that looking after your finances can be good for your mental health too? Stephen Porter, Head of Member Experience at