Leeds Now Live Updates: 4th March 2021
Live update in our first radio Newsday.
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Vegans reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccine due to animal testing
Some vegans and animal rights advocates are refusing or reluctant to take the Covid-19 vaccine due to it being tested on animals.
Leeds’ LGBT+ Book Community: ‘Not everybody finds online sessions comfortable or accessible’
Restrictions have taken a controversial hit on the LGBT+ community, with some support groups having no choice but to cancel and go virtual The Leeds…
Yorkshire’s communities come together after severe weather warnings
Storm Darcey has hit parts of Yorkshire causing major disruption to roads and houses There are currently seven flood and heavy snow warnings in place…
Village Hotel becomes Covid-19 vaccination centre
A new coronavirus vaccination site has opened at the Village Hotel in Headingley, North Leeds. The UK lockdown has left abandoned spaces all around the…
Reports of harassment in Leeds park increase
More women are turning to social media to warn others of suspicious activity after various assaults in Woodhouse Moor Claims of men removing their clothing…
Thousands come together to mark LGBT History Month
February see’s LGBT history month commemorated with special teaching in schools and events online.
Conflict arises during the new cycle scheme consultation period
Leeds City Council are proposing an extra 7 km of cycle lanes throughout Leeds. The lanes are due to cost £7.6 million and are to…
Leeds independent businesses now delivering by bike
Hermes Local have teamed up with local independent businesses to trial a zero emission delivery
Lockdown: Creating a significant increase in stolen dogs
The Covid-19 pandemic has been happening in the UK for nearly a year now, and as a result, there has seen a surge in dog…