Leeds headlines 1 March: Designated bathing site being considered for River Wharfe in Wetherby

Leeds Headlines 1 March 2024.

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00:00 Three stories in brief, and a new official bathing site has been considered within the

00:06 River Wharf.

00:07 Weatherby Riverside is among 27 spots in England being put forward by the government to become

00:12 designated bathing sites with regular water quality checks.

00:16 Campaigners say current sewage spills into the River Wharf make it unsafe to swim in.

00:21 Next, a former public house in Leeds could soon be turned into a multiple occupancy housing

00:27 building with retail units if plans are approved.

00:30 The Royal Hotel on Armley's Town Street could become an eight-bed home with space for businesses,

00:35 with the plan set to be discussed on the 11th of March.

00:39 And finally, the winners of the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024 have been announced.

00:43 Unfortunately there were no Leeds winners, but the Fish Bank in Sherbourne and Elmit

00:48 was shortlisted in the Takeaway of the Year and Field to Fryer categories.

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