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00:25 shelved after government funding was withdrawn.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.