Posts by Yorkshire Reporter
Plans For New Leeds
Kirkgate Market Food Village
Are Stacking Up Nicely
Plans for a new food village at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken a significant step forward with the confirmation of a preferred operator for the ‘container-style’ venue. Leeds City Council invited initial expressions of interest in April last year from private operators keen to develop and run the attraction proposed…
Important Information Issued Ahead Of Local Leeds And Regional Elections
Key details and dates ahead of Leeds City Council and Mayor of West Yorkshire elections taking place on Thursday 2 May Leeds City Council has issued important information and reminders for all voters to be aware of ahead of this year’s local and regional elections in May. Voting for seats…
World Peace Flame Unveiled In City Centre Park
The Lord Mayor of Leeds has unveiled the UK’s first city centre-based World Peace Flame in Park Square, Leeds. The Park Square World Peace Flame, which symbolises peace, unity, and freedom, is contained within a specially designed and locally handcrafted replica miners’ lamp. The city centre project was made possible…
APRIL 2024
Spring is well underway and this always leads to a build up of trade. It’s grand to see people walking about and calling into the shop. Our shop is a bit off the beaten track and it has taken a number of years for people to find us but thankfully…
Start For Life Campaign: If They Could Tell You
A new government campaign – Start for Life’s ‘if they could tell you’ – has launched to support parents to help build secure bonds to help nurture their baby’s future mental health, along with easy-to-follow guidance on the Start for Life website. The campaign aims to highlight that babies’ expressions,…
Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
The NHS has launched a new national campaign to find the ‘missing millions’ who have undiagnosed high blood pressure. High blood pressure, often described as a ‘silent killer’, affects an estimated 32% of adults. As the condition rarely has any symptoms, approximately 3 in 10 of these remain undiagnosed, equating…
Health Leaders Herald The First Reading Of The Smokefree Generation Bill In Parliament
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are delighted to learn that the tobacco and vapes bill has been launched in Parliament, signifying a major step towards a smokefree future. The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has been a vocal advocate of the bill. The bill aims…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Plea For Dog Owners To Keep Dogs On Leads During Nesting Season
Paws for thought! The Wildlife Trusts and Dogs Trust encourage owners to keep their pooches on leads during nesting season from March until August Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are encouraging dog owners to keep their pets on leads during visits to nature reserves and the wider countryside. Unsupervised dogs can unintentionally…