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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
John Baron

Leeds today: Beeston burglary, Kirkstall Abbey and Ethiopian eaterie

Good morning Leeds.

What's making the city tick today?

Hospitals in Leeds have the largest backlog of building works in the NHS, reports the YEP.

Tetley's is due to close on June 17.


The Huddersfield Examiner
reports Kirklees councillors have stepped into the Leeds children's cardiac unit fight.

Penny Coles blogs on Cafe Culture in Chapeltown for the Culture Vulture blog.

City and Holbeck CID is urging south Leeds residents to guard against becoming a victim of a burglary involving criminals posing as utility company workers, following a 'near miss' in Beeston last week.

Sunday 5 June will see a celebration of environmental volunteering at Kirkstall Abbey as part of World Environment Day, reports About My Area.

The Yorkshire Post reviews Dough in Leeds - and calls for a simplification of the cooking. Leeds Grub reviews Meerkato, an Ethiopian eaterie hidden away in Merrion Market.

Residents can beat rush hour traffic and stay fit with a hat-trick of new cycle routes opening during May and June. New routes from Alwoodley and West Park will help commuters beat congested roads allowing them to ride directly into the city centre on specially designed cycle tracks. The third route runs on Wyke Beck Way connecting Roundhay and Temple Newsam Parks.

Enjoy live music in the cloisters of 12th century Kirkstall Abbey this summer - details at Kirkstall.org.

There's going to be a book swap at next month's LS6 Beer Festival, reports Travelling Suitcase Library blog.

In light of closure announcements, Leeds Daily Photo blog looks at libraries in Leeds.

Leeds' famous Sunshine Bakery in Chapel Allerton now has a stall in Kirkgate Market.

Do you have news, views or events to share? Feel free add them to the comments below or contact me by email or on Twitter @GdnLeeds.

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