Posts by Yorkshire Reporter

Councils Call For Ban Of Disposable Vapes

Local News
Single use vapes, such as Elf bars and Lost Mary should be banned on environmental and health grounds, councils say for the first time. The Local Government Association, which represents councils in England and Wales, is calling for the Government to ban the sale and manufacture of single use vapes…

National Accolade For
Commitment To Inclusion

Local News
A dedicated team which supports adults living with autism and disabilities to achieve their aims and aspirations around employment has received a national seal of approval. Members of North Yorkshire Council’s supported employment team are celebrating after achieving advanced status through the National Autistic Society’s accreditation process. The award –…

BOXERCISE SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT

Sport
Chris Collinson and Chris Sylvester, two residents of Faith Lodge, an abstinence hostel run by St George’s Crypt, a renowned Leeds Homeless Charity, have become registered boxing tutors after completing months of training. Their final exam, arranged by Louise Walker, Active Lifestyles Officer for Sports & Active Lifestyles, gives them…

NEW BOXING GYM OPENS IN CROSSGATES

Sport
A brand new boxing gym has opened in Crossgates, Leeds. Alliance Boxing Club is owned by Sam Smith and Graham Mattison, and was officially opened by Cllr Javaid Akhtar, Cllr Pauleen Grahame and Richard Burgon MP. Also in attendance at the opening were Kira Carter Amateur National Junior Boxing Champion…
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