Good morning Leeds.
Here's what's making Leeds tick today
Work has started at city centre site where the Leeds Arena will be built to prepare it for construction of the 13,500 capacity super theatre venue, reports Leeds council.
Yesterday morning saw the official launch of the Leeds Children's Hospital Appeal, a major new drive to raise funds for toys, games, DVD players and colourful artworks at the newly-established wing inside Leeds General Infirmary. There's a video and slidehsow over at the Yorkshire Post.
Along with East Street Arts, Exposure Leeds is promoting a new competition to take a series of photographs to capture 21st Century Leeds
Local talent is wanted for the launch event of Leeds' greenest development, writes Amy Gregory.
Leeds Makkah Mosque's blog reports a charity event in support of the Turquoise Mountain Trust (HRH Charities) and the Pakistan Flood Appeal is taking place on Sunday 19 September at Moorlands School in Leeds.
Leeds MP Greg Mulholland has spoken out against coalition plans to reduce the number of MPs, reports the YEP.
Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a police van, responding to an emergency, was in collision with a Volkswagon Golf in Leeds last month.
Linda Haywood says bah humbug and urges you to get down to the West Yorklshire Playhouse for A Christmas Carol.
Yorkshire has been hit by problems at social housing group Connaught after it was confirmed that one of its main businesses, headquartered in Leeds, went into administration, reports Business Desk.
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