Leeds headlines 25 January: Increase in night-time disorder in Leeds City Centre

Leeds Headlines 25 January 2024.

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00:00 Three stories in brief, and there's been an increase in violent disorder affecting

00:05 night-time safety in Leeds City Centre. That's according to a new report which reveals public

00:10 order offences were up 23% compared to before the pandemic lockdowns. Improved procedures

00:16 for reporting offences may be behind the rise.

00:20 Next, a £27 million hospital upgrade designed to cut waiting times in the city has been

00:25 shelved after government funding was withdrawn. Plans for Chapel Allerton Hospital would have

00:30 created a new centre for planned surgery, easing pressure on NHS services elsewhere

00:36 in Leeds.

00:38 And finally, there'll be a series of closures on the M621 due to vital bridge repair work.

00:43 The closures and diversions will be in place for three nights between the 29th and 31st

00:48 of January and the 1st to the 3rd of February, with full details online.