Asian Standard News - Leeds

29/08/2024

Leeds City Council announces plans to build a new footbridge in Otley after public safety concerns were raised over pedestrian crossing.

Last July, after public reports of defects in the Otley Bridge walkway, Leeds City Council urgently investigated whether further repairs were necessary. After the specialist contractors inspected the underside of the current footway it found further hidden defects, leading to understand that these p...

28/08/2024

Castleford police are teaming up with retailers Xscape Yorkshire and Junction 32 to combat shoplifting with an innovative approach.

Neighbourhood officers in Castleford are working with retailers in taking an innovative approach to addressing issues with shoplifting. The neighbourhood policing team has secured funding under the Safer Streets Fund to make Junction 32 shopping outlet and Xscape a ‘Smartwater Village’ with fore...

26/08/2024

A business was found guilty of selling an electronic cigarette to an underage child, which is an offence.

On 22 August 2024, E & G Ltd who operate the business Raja Brothers, 105 Lodge Lane, Leeds was found guilty of the sale of an electronic cigarette containing ni****ne to a child under the age of 18, an offence under the Ni****ne Inhaling Products (Age of Sale and Proxy Purchasing) Regulations 2015.....

14/08/2024

James Gettings, 35, has been charged with causing harassment in Leeds City Centre on 3 August, he appears in court today.

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12/08/2024

Leeds City Council awards £396,000 to St George’s Crypt for emergency beds, ensuring vital support for rough sleepers.

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07/08/2024

Powerful statement from Mayor of West Yorkshire

"Our priority is to protect our communities from this insidious violence and reject those who seek to divide us" Full story ▶️

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has made a powerful statement in response to recent national violence, emphasising that racism and Islamophobia should never be mistaken for patriotism. Her comments come after a week of unrest sparked by a series of racially and Islamophobically motivated riots acr...

24/07/2024

Dr Mark Mills, an academic in indoor sports believes a lack of facilities such as indoor sports halls, meant many young people have not been able to pursue such sports.

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23/07/2024

"This is our community and we should look after it"

Heroic Councillor speaks out after Leeds Riots.
Full story here:

The recent unrest in the Harehills area in Leeds has shocked the nation and generated considerable debate. Despite the widespread unrest, many in the community took a stand against the violence, protecting police officers under attack, confronting rioters and helping to put out fires. One person tha...

17/07/2024

The owners of The Hut near Headingley Stadium seek an alcohol licence amid community concerns over noise and safety.

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12/07/2024

Leeds faces rising potholes and road deterioration as funding slows repair demands, causing a surge in insurance claims and maintenance backlog.

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12/07/2024

Global heartthrob of Netflix series Heeramandi due to visit Leeds today. Fan of Tajdar, then read on 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5n6v4r3f

09/07/2024

Better Leeds Communities welcomes Rajo Saira as the new CEO, continuing a tradition of dynamic leadership and community representation.

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05/07/2024

Labour sweeps Leeds as Rachel Reeves is poised as first female Chancellor after landslide victory.

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05/07/2024

Keir Starmer is the new UK Prime Minister after Labour's historic landslide victory, marking a major political shift!

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30/06/2024

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30/06/2024

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29/06/2024

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29/06/2024

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28/06/2024

Seven people, including five women and two men, are set to appear in Leeds Magistrates Court charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage in Leeds city centre.

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28/06/2024

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28/06/2024

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27/06/2024

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26/06/2024

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26/06/2024

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25/06/2024

🌟👩‍🎓 Young Asian Changemakers 2024: Nominations Open! 🌍

🔍 Know someone reshaping communities and driving positive change?
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