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Leeds Arena: Demolition Work Begins
Councillor Andrew Carter, council leader and John Sutherland, MD of SMG Europe on the site of the new Leeds arena as work to demolish the Brunswick Building gets underway.
Family Placement Service
Teresa and David Williams from Leeds show off their adapted home which has been converted so they can extend the care they offer to young people as part of the Family Placement Service.
Walk to Work
Councillor Richard Brett marks Walk to Work Week 2009 by leaving his car at home and covering the four miles from his home to the office on two feet instead.
A Choice for Drunk and Disorderly People
Councillor Les Carter, chairman of Safer Leeds, and Keith Lawrance from Safer Leeds talk about the new choice for people arrested in Leeds for alcohol related disorder offences. They get the choice of an alcohol education programme rather than a fine.
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Schools get energy message from 'Thermo'
Schools and neighbourhoods in Leeds are being visited by 'Thermo' - the city's new superhero who's cutting energy use. Thermo popped in to meet the pupils of Five Lanes Primary School to spread the message.
Leeds Commuter Challenge
As part of National Bike Week, commuters from Leeds were set a challenge to see who would arrive first in City Square after leaving the same location at the same time. Would two wheels win over four or could two legs be faster? Watch the video to find out.
National Bike Week in Millennium Square
As part of National Bike Week, 'Doctor Bike' popped into Millennium Square in Leeds to give would-be riders a chance of taking to two wheels. Councillor Richard Brett was on hand to explain why he thought pedal power was the way forward.
Scooter Training with Leeds Rhinos
First team players from the Leeds Rhinos have joined forces with the council’s road safety team to drive home an important message to young scooter riders. They've taken part in a training exercise and have spoken about the importance of wearing protective clothing.
Breeze Youth Promise
The young people of Leeds have set the city a challenge … it's called the Breeze Youth Promise and it challenges the city’s chiefs to put their wants and needs at the heart of services for young people.
