Leeds takeaway closed after rat dropping inspection shock
/* Environmental health officers have taken action to close a Leeds takeaway due to serious concerns about its cleanliness. BFC, located on Cherry Row, was recently served with a Hygiene Emergency More...
Taxi safety campaign launched in Leeds ahead of Freshers’ Week
/* An illustration on one of the posters A campaign has been launched to remind Leeds revellers of a few simple checks to make sure they get home safely at night. The ‘Are You Taxi Aware’ campaign, More...
£6m project to help fight loneliness among Leeds’s elderly
/* A groundbreaking strategy to stop thousands of older people in Leeds becoming victims of loneliness has secured a £6m lottery grant. The Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF) will receive £1m a More...
Average household in Leeds wastes 104kg food per year
/* The average household in Leeds wastes a 104kg of food per year, the same as a new born baby elephant. Revealed by Leeds City Council, studies even show that 50% of food that goes in the bin has More...
Over 800 young jobseekers in Leeds offered free weekly bus passes
/* Hundreds of jobseekers are on the road to a fresh start with the help of a scheme aimed at getting them back into work. Over 800 young people aged 18-24 have been offered free weekly bus travel More...
Two shisha bars in Leeds prosecuted for failing to comply with law
/* Managers of two shisha bars in Leeds have been prosecuted for failing to comply with smoke free legislation. Shisha bars Al Qaza and Arabiya, both located on Cross Stamford Street, were found guilty More...

Leeds city centre beggars could now face prison
Persistent beggars will face tough action if they continue to beg in Leeds city centre. A new injunction order, secured by Leeds City Council and granted at Leeds County Court, will aim to force people to stop More...
Major plans for Headingley Cricket Ground unveiled
/* The proposed North/South Stand overlooking the Headingley Cricket Ground Plans have been revealed to transform the Headingley Cricket Ground and make it one of the ‘finest’ cricket venues in More...