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Major affordable homes scheme under construction in north Leeds

Local News
Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) has announced that building work on the largest affordable homes project in its history is underway in the north of the city. The scheme – at Queenshill Avenue in Moortown – comprises 85 new properties, including 51 sheltered housing apartments for those aged 55 and…

British Apples and Pears Launches Recruitment Campaign to Feed the Nation

With severe staffing shortages the national grower’s organisation, British Apples & Pears, is leading the way to ensure Brits have access to healthy British fruit.  As COVID-19 continues to change life in the UK, British apple and pear growers are starting an ambitious recruitment drive to mobilise the UK’s workforce. Brits are being encouraged to take up the challenge to help bring in the apple and pear harvest in our orchards and support our farmers’ efforts to get…

Councillors approve plan for new £370,000 cycling and walking route at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee

Next stage of the CityConnect walking and cycling programme will connect Leeds, Wakefield and Castleford Plans to boost West Yorkshire’s cycle and walking network, which will play a vital role in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, were approved by members of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee…

Leeds residents urged to get essential vaccines despite coronavirus outbreak

Health
As part of the #NHSHereForYou campaign the NHS in Leeds is urging people to attend all regular vaccination appointments to prevent outbreaks of serious diseases and reduce future pressure on the health service. The call comes from NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) as it reminds parents and carers about…
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