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Now You Can Recycle More

Local News
Leeds residents can now recycle even more types of plastic in their green recycling bin. Leeds City Council’s waste service is now able to accept most pots, tubs, trays and cartons in the green bin. Common examples include fruit juice cartons, yoghurt pots, ice-cream/butter/margarine tubs and clear plastic trays for…

Leeds Hunters on a mission to recruit new Head Coach

Rugby, Sport
Leeds Hunters, the city’s only inclusive rugby team is on the hunt for a brand-new head coach to take the club to the next level. The move follows on from the team’s recent success, after winning the Cu Chulainn Cup in Dublin in the 2019 Union Cup, the European Gay…

National HIV Testing Week – a finger-prick test is all it takes

Health
Sexual health charities, Leeds City Council and the NHS are gearing up for National HIV Testing week starting Saturday 16th November with an increase in community based testing opportunities for HIV across the city.   This year the national campaign will feature celebrities and influencers promoting the message ‘Give HIV…

Postgraduate Show opens at Leeds Arts University

Arts & Crafts, What's On
Leeds Arts University’s Postgraduate Show 2019 will showcase work by graduating MA Creative Practice students. The exhibition is being held at The Blenheim Walk Gallery, Leeds Arts University, from 22 – 28 November 2019. The diverse range of work on show reflects the creativity and talent of the artists, designers…

Leeds College of Building Rated ‘Good’ in Ofsted Report

Local News
The Principal of the UK’s only specialist further education construction college says he is “delighted” after Leeds College of Building was graded ‘Good’ in all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection. Since the previous inspection, staff have spent the past two years working to improve standards. Ofsted has recognised the…

Yorkshire Water launches the world’s first poo-powered pub

What's On
Yorkshire Water has thrown open the doors to the world’s first ever poo-powered pub, in celebration of the company’s ambition to become net zero carbon by 2030. In what is the first time a public space has been powered by electricity made from poo, The Number Two Tavern is launching…

Letter to the Editor From the RNIB

Charity
Dear Editor, I’m writing to let readers know that we have a very special festive treat for children with vision impairment in the run up to Christmas. As you know, Santa receives millions of letters from children each year and works hard to respond to every single one – but…

Tickets on sale for the Candlelighters Christmas Raffle!

Charity
Can you help bring light and hope to families affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire? For most of us Christmas is referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year”. However, there are many children and their families who are on a whole different journey around the festive season.…
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