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Leeds, Leeds Star
20th February 2017
2 mins read

Man with a van picks up hefty fine for dumping waste

A Leeds man who advertises ‘Man with a Van’ services on social media has been fined over £1700 for illegally dumping waste on a country lane, which he had been paid to dispose of. Christopher Brennan of Eastwood Drive, Swarcliffe, Leeds was fined £692 for illegally depositing waste for profit, and carrying waste illegally.…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
20th February 2017
1 min read

For All Seasons- vintage barometer

Finding a way to accurately predict the weather is a puzzle that’s baffled scientists for centuries. And despite proving to be a virtually impossible task, that hasn’t stopped some of the finest inventors coming up with complex new contraptions designed to forecast rain or shine. In the late 19th Century, this charming oak barometer…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
15th February 2017
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Leeds City Council statement in response to European Commission ‘final warning’ on air quality in 16 areas of the UK

Deputy leader of Leeds City Council and executive member for environment and sustainability Councillor Lucinda Yeadon said: “The air quality issue is one we are taking very seriously in Leeds and we have developed a strategy which includes a range of measures being implemented in the city to improve air quality and reduce emissions.…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
15th February 2017
1 min read

Leeds Inner Ring Road partly closed this weekend

The Leeds Inner Ring Road will be partly closed this weekend for essential maintenance works to be carried out to the New York Road viaduct. The eastbound carriageway of the A58(M)/A64 will be closed from the junction at Wellington Street through to the junction at Marsh Lane to allow the work to be carried…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
15th February 2017
1 min read

Object of the week- vintage spinning wheel

Conjuring images of a faraway, fairy tale kingdom, this vintage spinning wheel was actually made in Ireland more than 125 years ago. Crafted out of oak and mahogany, the wheel was designed by James McCreery and Son in around 1891 and donated to Leeds Museums and Galleries by Mrs K. Turberville in 1967. Originally,…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
14th February 2017
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Unlicensed Leeds cancer charity collector fined

A man has been fined by magistrates after repeatedly claiming to be collecting for a cancer charity near big public events in Leeds without a licence. Richard Charles Matthews, of Stanley Road, Burmantofts, was found guilty at Leeds Magistrates Court of five separate charges of conducting an unlicensed collection in a public place. He was…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
14th February 2017
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Repairs to flood-damaged Linton Bridge progressing well

Work continues to progress well on the repairs to the flood-damaged Linton Bridge. Leeds City Council has given its latest update on the project, which is being carried out on the Grade II-listed structure over the River Wharfe between Linton and Collingham. The bridge has been closed since December 27 2015, when it suffered…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
13th February 2017
7 mins read

Leeds Young Film Festival, the UK’s largest family film event, announces programme for 18th edition

Leeds Young Film Festival has announced the programme for its 18th edition, taking place 10-20 April across Leeds. LEGO, BAFTA KIDS TO DELIVER LIVE SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS, PLUS AARDMAN ANIMATION EXHIBITION UK’S FIRST VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES, THE VR ZONE, COMING TO LEEDS CITY MUSEUM DR SEUSS-INSPIRED EXPERIENCE TO TAKE OVER LEEDS TOWN…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
10th February 2017
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Proposal backed to investigate possibility of new Retail and Hospitality Skills Centre opening in Leeds

Senior councillors have backed a proposal to investigate a new Retail and Hospitality Skills Centre for Excellence opening in Leeds. Submitted as part of a report to Leeds City Council’s executive board on 8 February 2017, members supported a recommendation for a business planning sustainability study to be undertaken into the establishment of a…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
10th February 2017
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New species take centre stage in revamped areas of Tropical World

The latest stage of an exciting refurbishment programme at one of Leeds and Yorkshire’s most popular visitor attractions has been completed. In what promises to be unmissable, Tropical World in Roundhay Park is offering visitors of all ages the chance from today (February 10) to experience a revamped Creature Corner and Waterfall Area to…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
8th February 2017
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Leeds Rhino backs efforts to improve young mental health

Leeds Rhinos player Stevie Ward is backing a new citywide strategy to improve young people’s mental health. The 23 year-old player has spoken about his own experiences of depression that developed when he was put out of action by series of injuries in 2015 and 2016. He shared his personal story and support at…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
8th February 2017
1 min read

Statement about plans for The Green care home

Councillor Rebecca Charlwood, Leeds City Council executive member for health, wellbeing and adults said: “The future for The Green has been subject of a lot of interest and concern for many people and recent council decisions and discussions have recognised this – which is why we have involved and listened to key stakeholders such…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
8th February 2017
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Leeds council chiefs approve Core Strategy review

Senior councillors in Leeds have approved a selective review of the Core Strategy which underpins all development in the city at a meeting today. At its meeting at Civic Hall today, the council’s executive board formally approved a review of the strategy to take place this year, fulfilling the commitment made when the strategy…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
8th February 2017
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Happy, healthy birthday

One of Leeds less known gems this week celebrates 25 years of delivering expert advice and information to health, care and social work staff. The Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC), now based in Technorth, in Chapel Allerton, first began sharing information in 1991 as the first wave of 57 NHS Trusts came into being.…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
7th February 2017
1 min read

Council claims 300th property in tenancy fraud crackdown

A tough zero tolerance approach to tenancy fraud in Leeds has seen a council team recover its 300th property this week. The Tenancy Fraud Team, which investigate all types of social housing fraud including application fraud, unlawful subletting, non-occupation (where a tenant is not using the property as their only or principal home) and…
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