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21/12/2023

Storms hit Leeds

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as Storm Pia brings strong winds to Leeds with a weather warning in place.

18/12/2023

Moortown hosts charity launch

Leeds charity Homeless Street Angels has launched its annual Christmas rucksack appeal.

12/12/2023

Roundhay Park...photos of a Leeds green gem

It’s the green gem which has provided a lifetime of memories for a city and its residents.

11/12/2023

Sister of Moortown mum killed in tragic crash backs Leeds City Council's Vision Zero road deaths strategy

A Leeds woman whose sister was killed in a tragic car crash has spoken of “the missing piece” of her life, as a new masterplan aiming to reduce collisions on the city’s roads is starting to take shape.

10/12/2023

No LNER train services today

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has warned passengers not to travel today (Sunday December 10).

09/12/2023

Leeds weather warning as hail and thunder forecast

The Met Office has issued an alert for heavy rain in Leeds.

07/12/2023

Large cannibia farm in Moortown worth over £500k busted by police

An enormous cannabis farm worth almost £500,000 has been busted by police in a derelict Leeds care home.

07/12/2023

Possible increase in parking charges at Roundhay Park...

Leeds City Council has said around 750 council jobs could be cut as part of efforts to save money

05/12/2023

Leeds mum with 100k Instagram followers shares her secrets...

Social media star and busy mum-of-three Vicki Broadbent has carved out a niche for herself in the competitive world of online influencing.

04/12/2023

An update on the weather

Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning

04/12/2023

All the police mobile speed camera locations this week

Every week, mobile speed cameras are put in place in a bit to reduce accidents

03/12/2023

Christmas 2023 bin collection dates

Leeds City Council has revealed the dates waste and recycling bins will be collected around the city this holiday season.

30/11/2023

Events
Music for toddlers on Friday, 1st December between 10.45 - 11.15 am at Leafield House Nursery, 107-109 King Lane, LS17 5BP

Musical fun for toddlers

30/11/2023

Snow has arrived.....

Snow has fallen in Leeds, York and several other Yorkshire areas

29/11/2023

Sub zero temperatures on the way with snow a possibility

Leeds is set for a cold Wednesday as wintry weather arrives with temperatures peaking at just above freezing.

28/11/2023

Events
Communion on Wednesday, 29th November at 10.00am at St Stephen's Church

A simple said communion service.

28/11/2023

Flying away via Leeds Bradford airport?
Expect delays while new scanners are installed...

Leeds Bradford Airport passengers are told to arrive three hours early as new scanners are fitted.

27/11/2023

Do you use the bus?
This will be of interest to you.
Services 38 and 39 will terminate and start at King Lane Park and Ride

Bus diversions are set to remain in place across a number of Leeds routes this week.

27/11/2023

Having a baby?
This may be of interest...
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27/11/2023

Watch your speed in these areas as mobile cameras have been put up....
King Lane - between 200m North Alwoodly Lane to 50 m North Ring Road

Mobile speed cameras are put up across the city in a bid to reduce accidents

26/11/2023

Looking for a new dog?
The Dogs Trust in Leeds has a dozen dogs ready to move into their new home

Dogs Trust Leeds has put together a list of some of the playful pups that are cared for at the rehoming centre.

24/11/2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink/drug driving after a BMW crash at Roundhay Park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after a BMW crash in Leeds.

24/11/2023

Are you a knitter?
St Gemma's Hospice needs your help...

Knitters, we need your help this Christmas to knit Santa hats and Christmas puddings to raise money for the Hospice.

24/11/2023

Events
Exercise for the elderly on Monday, 27th November between 10.50am - 12.20pm at Moortown Baptist Church LS17 6AA
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23/11/2023

A convicted robber who stole a necklace worth £750 from The Cash Converters on Roundhay Road has been given 6 months time to sort his life out before a final judgement is made.

Richard Cole will have to hold down a job and keep full custody of his son before his sentence in April

22/11/2023

Great photos of North Leeds back in 1996...
Photo 6 is of Gaby Yorath [now Logan] returning to her old school St Andrew RC Primary in Moortown....
What were you doing back in 1996?

These photos chart a year in the life of north Leeds and its residents in the mid-1990s.

22/11/2023

Local Events
Do you have a toddler?
This Friday, 24th November Rhythm Time Toddler Class between 10.45 - 11.15 am at Leafield House Nursery, 107-109 King Lane
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Musical fun for toddlers