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Kathleen Hawkins.

Health: Meet the meningitis survivor standing tall

She was enjoying her first taste of independence when she was struck down by an illness which almost killed her. Katie Baldwin met determined meningitis survivor Kathleen Hawkins.

HEAD OF SERVICE: Catherine Hall, York Street Practice.

Health: Healthcare is streets ahead

A dedicated team work in the heart of Leeds to look after the health of the city’s most vulnerable residents. Katie Baldwin saw them at work.

VITAL HELP: Andy Dubberley turned to Advocacy for Mental Health and Dementia, Leeds when he was suffering from depression and alcohol dependency.

Health: Advocating help for the vulnerable

Research shows incidences of mental health issues among gay, lesbian and bisexual people are higher than within the rest of the population – but there is less uptake of help.

VITAL HELP: Andy Dubberley turned to Advocacy for Mental Health and Dementia, Leeds when he was suffering from depression and alcohol dependency.

Health: Latest exercise DVDs tested

Given up on your post-Christmas fitness regime yet? If you’ve lost motivation, don’t despair – Katie Baldwin has been test-driving the latest exercise DVDs to find out which will get you back on track.

Education rss

IT'S AN EXCELLENT SCHEME': Annette Hall, principal of  Leeds West Academy.

Education: Cambridge invite for gifted Leeds students

Susan Press reports on a scheme improving access to Oxbridge.

CLASS ACT: Youngsters in a cookery lesson at the Co-operative Academy.

Education: Working as a team to build a brighter future

Susan Press reports on how an academy is inspiring students in the inner city Leeds.

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Education: Uni softens the blow for students hit by fees rises

Susan Press looks at the latest statistics on tuition fees.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Professor Alison Baker with students Daniel Schnaubelt and Marian Quain in the molecular biosciences research laboratory at the University of Leeds.

Education: Saving our planet for years to come

Susan Press reports on an academic initiative to find new ways for future generations to live sustainably.

Consumer rss

SMALL CLAIM: Carolyn Hulland with her paperwork.

Consumer: Your guide to small claims court

Shoddy repairs, tenants who owe you rent, or banks that don’t repay unfair charges could all tempt you to sue. Sophie Hazan looks at where you start.

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Consumer: Should you say ‘I do’?

Getting hitched soon? Sophie Hazan looks at the pros and cons of taking out insurance to cover your big day.

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Consumer: Value your house tax?

Are you paying too much council tax? Learn how to check - for free - reports Sophie Hazan.

HEATING DRILL: Coun David Blackburn, Stuart Oakes, and Coun Mark Dobson.

Consumer: Fuel bill fight is hotting up

Help is at hand for people battling rising fuel bills. Aisha Iqbal reports

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