Tag archive for ‘Leeds’
By Guest Editorial On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
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Counter-terrorism curriculum launches in the UK

Guests from across the country travelled to London today to attend the launch of a counter-terrorism curriculum in London. Pakistani politician and Islamic scholar Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri hopes his ‘Islamic More...

By Guest Editorial On Monday, June 22nd, 2015
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Society brewing up for largest cream tea party world record

Yorkshire Building Society colleagues and Marie Curie staff will be attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest cream tea party in multiple venues in aid of Marie Curie. Marie Curie nurse Lola More...

By Guest Editorial On Tuesday, June 16th, 2015
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Woman fitted with ‘world’s most life-like’ bionic hand

A congenital amputee from London has become the first user in the UK to be fitted with a new prosthetic hand thanks to prosthetic experts headquartered in Leeds. Nicky Ashwell with her new bionic hand. Nicky Ashwell, More...

By Guest Editorial On Sunday, June 14th, 2015
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Watch moment 7-year-old steals show at Pharrell Williams gig

This is the moment a little boy from Leeds stole the show at a Pharrell William’s gig at Leeds First Direct Arena. Seven-year-old Dylan Barraclough was invited on stage with a group of children for the climax More...

By Guest Editorial On Saturday, June 13th, 2015
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Man, 85, donates wife’s wedding dress to charity with touching note

A wedding dress left at a charity shop in Leeds attached with a mystery note has been racking up bids ever since going on eBay. Images: St. Gemma’s Hospice. A note was pinned onto the original 1950s ivory floral More...

By Guest Editorial On Thursday, June 11th, 2015
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Shock as man found lying on train touching himself with his pants down

Commuters on board a Manchester Victoria to Leeds service last week found a man with his pants down touching himself on the seats. Shortly after the train left Bradford Interchange on 4 June, passengers saw the More...

By Guest Editorial On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
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Petition calling for tougher sentence for jailed driver reaches over 15000 signs

A petition calling the government to increase the sentence given to a teen driver who caused death by dangerous driving has gained over 17,000 signatures. The petition, created by Amelia Drogan on Change.org, calls More...

By Guest Editorial On Monday, June 8th, 2015
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Far-right supporter reported for violent threats to Muslims and Pakistanis

EXCLUSIVE: A far-right supporter was reported to a hate crime helpline after posting indirect violent threats and using racist language towards Muslims and Pakistanis. Stock image. Tell MAMA, a nationwide project More...