Alison Lowe

Young girls were treated to a boxing masterclass from Olympian Nicola Adams to mark International Women's Day (IWD). This year's theme is break the bias. Photo: James Hardisty

'There's no boundaries': Boxer Nicola Adams on inspiring young women in Leeds

Olympic champion Nicola Adams at Bad Company Boxing Gym, Leeds, pictured with youngsters (left to right) Mya France, eight and Mylee Greener, nine 9, of Leeds.

Nicola Adams goes back to her roots with boxing masterclass in Leeds

It is a step that has been met with joy among women's safety leaders who have been calling for the change.

'I've experienced the damaging impact': Reaction to misogyny hate crime vote

West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin is hopeful that the region can do a better job preventing domestic violence.

West Yorkshire Mayor unveils plans to tackle domestic violence

Women’s safety has dominated the national headlines. Pic: AdobeStock

Why we must see safety action on our streets for women - YEP Comment

Two woman walking after dark past floral tributes to Sarah Everard in London (Photo: Yui Muk/PA Wire)

Streets are ‘less safe for women than ever’ claims West Yorkshire crime chief

Alison Lowe and Tracy Brabin.

New mayor wants former Leeds councillor as police and crime chief

A review of the city’s statues carried out last year is set to be expanded by Leeds University, following protests last year.

Study aimed at ‘decolonising’ public art in Leeds to start later this year

Annette Morris, leader of the Leeds BME Hub.

"They have betrayed us" - Leeds' black leaders slam racism report

Fears many will struggle with their mental health during this third lockdown. Picture: PA

Leeds charities urge anyone struggling during these 'dark times' to reach out fo...

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'It's okay not to feel okay' - The Yorkshire Evening Post shines a light on ment...

Leeds in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic

Leeds health charities say more needs to be done to stop 'second mental health p...

A statue in Hyde Park was defaced in June.

Leeds statue review ‘was a waste of time’, claims senior Tory

Alison Lowe.

Have attitudes to race and inequality changed in Leeds since Black Lives Matter?

The statue of Queen Victoria at Woodhouse Moor was vandalised earlier this year.

Stories of Leeds statues to be reviewed after Black Lives Matters protests

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World Mental Health Day: Leeds charities warn of pandemic's 'dramatic impact' on...

I suppose in days past when statues were the in thing we would have had a statue of wonderful Marcelo Bielsa sat on the infamous upturned bucket.

We can honour our heroes in ways other than erecting statues - like the TV Harri...

Former Leeds city councillor Alison Lowe is now chief executive of mental health charity Touchstone. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Social media 'going to a really dark place' warns charity boss

Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan. Picture: Tony Johnson

Online abuse poses a threat to our democracy, warns council boss

City Square in Leeds is home to most of the city's statues

Review of Leeds statues commissioned after Black Lives Matter protests

A council worker cleaning the Queen Victoria statue in Woodhouse Moor earlier this week.

Leeds councillor claims statue review ‘won’t tackle inequality’

Mental health charity Touchstone is continuing to support those in need in Leeds.

Leeds mental health charity provides support during coronavirus lockdown