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Fears for missing 89-year-old woman from Leeds
POLICE in West Yorkshire are appealing for information to find missing woman, Marga Bates from Leeds. She was last seen at around 11pm last night in Seacroft at her home in Brooklands Court. 89 year old Marga has shoulder length blonde hair and was possibly wearing blue trousers/jogging bottoms, vest top and a blue jacket. She may be wearing […]
Train commuters told government take-over will not affect service on East Coast Main Line
By Jazmine Ella Blackah THE GOVERNMENT has reassured train passengers there will be no changes to services as a result of its takeover of Virgin Trains’ East Coast Main Line. The service will be run by the Department of Transport from June 24 until a new public-private partnership can be appointed in 2020. In a statement on its website the DoT […]
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service campaign for national Deaf Awareness Week
By Maisie Clancy WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE and Rescue Service (WYFRS) hopes to raise home fire safety awareness amongst the deaf community. Alongside their new campaign a video has been released to coincide with national Deaf Awareness Week and gives top tips in British Sign Language (BSL) on fire safety in the home. The video illustrates why you should know your […]
Award-winning Bradford brass band appeals for funding
A primary school in Bradford is determined to keep their award-winning brass band despite having no budget for it. Fox Hill Primary School play in brass band concerts but are struggling to keep their extracurricular activities going. The school are appealing for funding to continue the band. Music teacher Gary Walls says: “I’m hoping to get even more children playing. […]
