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‘International student economy in UK worth 42 billion’, says vice-chancellor of Leeds Beckett University
We spoke to Professor Peter Slee, the vice-chancellor of Leeds Beckett University.
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Leeds violence ‘extremely distressing’ for community, says Harehills Labour councillor
The Labour councillor for Harehills, Salma Arif was on the scene yesterday urging residents to go home and remain calm.
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How did violent disorder start in Leeds?
Police in Leeds say they’ve made a number of arrests after last night’s violent disorder in the Harehills area of the city – warning that more arrests would come in the next few days.
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‘Children should be educated with survival skills’, says Leeds Young Conservatives chairman
We spoke to Sebastian Gradzki, chairman of the Leeds Young Conservatives.
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Channel 4 News launches permanent Leeds newsroom as it becomes the first prime time news programme to co-present from two locations
Channel 4 News today launches its permanent newsroom in Leeds, with the daily bulletin set to be delivered from two national newsrooms as the broadcaster expands its commitment to nations and regions coverage.
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‘Once in a lifetime find’ of 60 ancient skeletons near Leeds for Yorkshire Archaeologists
It’s been described as a find of potentially massive significance.
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Channel 4 News to launch Leeds data and digital FactCheck unit as key editorial appointments are confirmed
Channel 4 News has today announced the promotion of Ciaran Jenkins to Data Correspondent and Presenter, based in Leeds and leading a vital new specialism for the flagship daily bulletin. The announcement comes as the programme prepares to launch its brand new Leeds studio this Spring, making the city a focal point for data journalism…
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‘I don’t know who’s to blame but it’s definitely not the lecturers’ say students in Leeds
We were joined by some of the students who’ve been affected by strikes of teachers and university workers.
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‘Welcome back to 1926’ says Leeds lecturer on the picket line
The industrial action brought disruption to towns and cities across the UK.
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Man arrested after suspicious package found at Leeds hospital
A 27-year-old man has been arrested by counter terrorism in Leeds after a suspicious package was discovered at a hospital.
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Year-long festival of culture kicks off in Leeds
Leeds has just embarked on a year long celebration of culture designed to bring a “lasting legacy” to the city – there are hundreds of events planned throughout the next twelve months but it all kicks off tonight at Headingley Stadium.
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‘I’m burnt out… I cry in cupboards’ says nurse striking in Leeds
We spoke to nurses at the Leeds General Infirmary hospital today who have been out on the picket lines in the cold protesting.
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Leeds university student sentenced to 34 years in prison in Saudi Arabia over Twitter account
A Leeds university student has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in Saudi Arabia, after she returned to her homeland for a holiday.
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UK coronavirus cases hit three-month high as Leeds fights to avoid lockdown
The leader of Leeds Council has warned the city is at a “pivotal moment”, after a spike in coronavirus cases, especially among young people, put the city on Public Health England’s list of areas of concern.
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Leeds becomes first UK city to lower childhood obesity
Leeds has seen a reduction in the rate of overweight younger children – a first in the UK.
