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Bringing Maggie’s support for those living with cancer into people’s homes

Charity, COVID - 19..., Help and Volunteering...

22 Apr 2020

Maggie’s Leeds is bringing its professional support for those living with cancer into people’s homes. The centre, in the grounds of St James’s University Hospital is no longer seeing people, but the professional staff are supporting people in their own homes through phone, email and social media. People like Allison…

Young curators bring people together to share tales of life in isolation

COVID - 19..., History, Local News

19 Apr 2020

A group of young history-lovers are calling on people across the city to share their experiences and help tell the story of lockdown in Leeds. Leeds City Museum’s Preservative Party wants to hear about the different ways residents have been coping with isolation as they look to create a new…

Norman Hunter statement

COVID - 19..., Football, Sport

19 Apr 2020

Comment from the Leader of Council as Leeds United legend passes away Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “I am absolutely heartbroken to hear the tragic news that Norman has passed away. He was a legend on the pitch and an absolute gentleman off it. It was…

Council releases update reports on crisis response in Leeds

COVID - 19..., New Local News...

19 Apr 2020

Leeds City Council has issued a series of reports updating on the work it is carrying out in response to the coronavirus crisis and initial planning already underway to help the city return to normal life. Following on from the update issued last week which can be seen at https://gapi.io/6QI7,…

Leeds City College Students Engage Online

COVID - 19..., Keep Busy During Isolation..., New Local News...

10 Apr 2020

A weekly timetable of online activities has been launched to increase connectivity during the college closure. Leeds City College has rolled out a detailed schedule of positive personal development, behaviours and attitudes (PDBA) activities in order to support the structure of daily learning routines. The Student Life Enrichment team and…

Sporting chance for a lesson in city’s football history

COVID - 19..., Football, Keep Busy During Isolation...

10 Apr 2020

Young people in Leeds have the chance to kick-off a fascinating journey through the city’s football history thanks to a unique online learning resource. Using a digitised collection of stirring images and memories, families learning together at home can explore more than a century of nostalgia, learn more about the…

Leader of Leeds City Council calls on city to “do your part and follow the rules to help save lives” this Easter weekend

COVID - 19..., New Local News...

10 Apr 2020

Easter message and update on council services and support during the coronavirus crisis The Leader of Leeds City Council has called on everyone in the city to continue to follow the rules on staying home and social distancing over the Easter weekend. With good weather expected people in the city…

Britain’s most expensive dog breeds – revealed

Wagging Tales

2 Apr 2020

Dog lovers need deep pockets if they want to own top breeds with a new study identifying the costs of owning some of the UK’s most popular pooches. Experts from personal finance website TheMoneyPig.com have looked at the average cost to buy 42 popular breeds, with English Bulldog, Chow Chow…

When should I take my pet to the vet? PDSA advice for worried pet owners during coronavirus lockdown

COVID - 19..., New Local News..., Wagging Tales

2 Apr 2020

During these unprecedented times with many of us having to stay at home, pet owners will have concerns and questions about whether you can still take your animals to see a vet. Like many other essential services, veterinary practices across the country have been affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19), with many…

Tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID - 19..., New Local News...

2 Apr 2020

HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The helpline allows any business or self-employed individual who is concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus to get practical help and advice. Up to…

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