Good morning Leeds.
It's the morning after the night before. Later today I'm hoping to feature a guest post from a student who'll give his perspective on yesterday's protests in London and the government's tuition fees decision.
What's making Leeds tick today?
Leeds council's children's services department is not doing enough to safeguard young people, an Ofsted report has found. Full story is over at BBC Leeds. Council bosses have pledged to continue with improvements to the city's children's services following the latest annual performance assessment by Ofsted.
Not only does Chapel Allerton have the best cupcakes in the UK - courtesy Sunshine Bakery - it now has one of the best pubs, reports community site About My Area LS7. The Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton has recently been named the pub of the year by Marston's.
Hyperlocal blog Holt Park Today reports how the Bramhope Round Table Santa in his colourful float has been a staple of the North Leeds community for decades.
Join Leeds Combined Arts members and guests for a seasonal poetry evening and Christmas celebrations at Headingley Community Centre on Wednesday, says Headingley.org.
What if Leeds was a car-free city by 2030? Join in the debate at the What If Leeds website.
A 'rent to mortgage' plan that would help council tenants on low incomes buy their first home is to be put before Leeds Council bosses next week.
Brodrick's building is the latest to be featured as part of the Leeds' Lost Opportunities Revisited series over at Exploring Leeds blog.
The Friday Job Club at Hillside in Beeston is put under the spotlight over at new community site South Leeds Life.
A couple of ballet virgins have been to see The Nutcracker at Leeds Grand. Check out Phil Kirby's experience at The Culture Vulture.
Police in north-west Leeds are warning people to be on their guard against doorstep conmen taking advantage of the cold weather. A 93-year-old man from Pudsey has been targeted. Leeds City Centre's Neighbourhood Policing Team is keeping an extra eye on revellers enjoying the festive festivities, with the use of the council's Leedswatch mobile CCTV van throughout the festive period.
What if you could build a machine which can build a copy of itself? Find out more at Hackspace Leeds blog.
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