Good morning, Leeds.
For those of you waiting for the Q&A session with head of adult social care at Leeds council Lucinda Yeadon, don't worry - I haven't forgotten. Our interview's been pushed back slightly due to a busy council schedule, but it will be with you on Monday. Thanks for your patience!
What's making Leeds tick today
Police budget cuts will mean 1,500 staff will be lost over the next four years, the chief constable of West Yorkshire Police has told BBC Leeds.
There's a discussion about rats in Burley and overflowing bins over at Leeds Forum. There are lots of discussions on different topics going on over at the Leeds Facebook page.
The YEP reports that more than a third of children leaving primary school in Leeds are overweight or obese, according to new figures.
The Twelve Cakes of Christmas takes place this Saturday, 18 December, at the I Love West Leeds Shop on Town Street in Armley, reports the Culture Vulture.
Leeds Book Club is holding a Booker Challenge 2011 - click here to find out more.
Wheat Surrender blogs about her first wheat-free Christmas.
Katie Farr Miss Leeds 2010 has been crowned World Miss University held in Seoul, South Korea.
Motorists are been advised to take extra care as snow and ice are expected to return to West Yorkshire over the next few days, writes About My Area LS7.
Butchers at Kirkgate Market are in festive spirits being able to offer prize winning meat on the lead up to Christmas, reports Leeds council.
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