Heidi Tomlinson

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Reporter at BBC Look North (Yorkshire)

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The Bradford wrestling club guiding excluded pupils back into school

1 month ago | bbc.com | Heidi Tomlinson |Chloe Aslett

The wrestling club guiding pupils back into schoolHeidi Tomlinson & Chloe AslettHeidi Tomlinson/BBCThomas said burning energy at training helped him concentrate during lessonsA 13-year-old boy who was excluded from school has turned to wrestling to help him "get his head down and focus" on his education. Bradford AP Academy, a referral unit aiming to get children back into mainstream schools, has partnered with Kingdom Wrestling, based at a Shipley church, to provide training.
Knaresborough visually impaired runner to take on London Marathon

1 month ago | bbc.com | Heidi Tomlinson |Julia Bryson

Visually impaired runner takes on London MarathonHeidi Tomlinson & Julia BrysonBBCCalum McCready was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa when he was 17A visually impaired runner from North Yorkshire is preparing to take on the London Marathon in April to raise money for charity. Calum McCready, 38, from Knaresborough, was diagnosed with the degenerative eye condition retinitis pigmentosa when he was 17.
Thousands cover themselves in colour at festival

2 months ago | msn.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Heidi Tomlinson
Thousands of people celebrate Leeds Hindu festival of Holi

2 months ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Heidi Tomlinson

Thousands cover themselves in colour at festivalSarah Spina-Matthews and Heidi TomlinsonAmanda HarperPeople gathered in Leeds to celebrate the festival of HoliThousands of people smeared each other in colour at the annual Hindu festival of Holi in Leeds earlier. The tradition featured live music, dancing and the throwing of powder paint and was held at open-air venue Testbed. The event, which marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring, welcomed people from across the community.
South Elmsall residents complain over 'putrid' smell from quarry

2 months ago | bbc.com | Heidi Tomlinson |Julia Bryson

Residents complain over 'putrid' smell from quarryHeidi Tomlinson & Julia BrysonBBCResidents believe the smell is from a mineral quarry nearbyPeople living in a rural village in West Yorkshire have said a "putrid" smell is making them feel ill. The strong stench - described as "sickly and tar-like" - has lingered over South Elmsall, near Pontefract, for the past three months.
'I'm Bradford's first female gritter driver'

2 months ago | bbc.com | Heidi Tomlinson

'I used to be a make-up artist - now I drive gritters'Heidi TomlinsonBradford CouncilNikki Francis with Bradford Council gritter ClearopathraNikki Francis has worked in a variety of jobs, from make-up artist to casino croupier - yet the 56-year-old says becoming Bradford's first female gritter driver is a "dream come true".
Marines' anti-knife crime drive comes to Leeds gym

Apr 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | Heidi Tomlinson |David Spereall

A group of Leeds children have been put through a gruelling fitness session by the Royal Marines, as part of a drive aimed at tackling knife crime. The Royal Marines have partnered with the Knives down, gloves up campaign in an effort to turn youngsters away from violence and gang culture. The initiative's first event in Yorkshire was held at the Bad Company gym in Leeds on Sunday with dozens of young people attending.
Vigil held in memory of stab victim Kulsuma Akter

Apr 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Heidi Tomlinson |David Spereall

A vigil has been held in memory of Kulsuma Akter, who was stabbed to death in Bradford. Ms Akter, 27, was pushing her baby son in a pram along a city centre street when she was fatally attacked on 6 April. A service, organised by women from across the city, took place in Centenary Square in Bradford on Saturday afternoon, with about 100 people in attendance. A minute's silence was held at 15:21 BST, to mark the exact time emergency services were first alerted to Ms Akter's injuries.
Keighley's Ukrainian refugees mark second anniversary of invasion

Feb 24, 2024 | bbc.com | Julia Bryson |Heidi Tomlinson

Keighley's Ukrainian refugees mark second anniversary of invasionBy Julia Bryson & Heidi TomlinsonBBC NewsBBCA vigil was held at St Andrew's Church in KeighleyUkrainians who moved to Keighley to escape the war have marked the second anniversary of Russia's invasion. Since arriving in the town, about 100 women and children refugees have been supported by Keighley's Ukrainian Cultural and Community Centre. On Friday, many joined a vigil to mark two years since the start of the war.
Air quality improvement projects get £1m

Feb 14, 2024 | msn.com | Heidi Tomlinson |Grace Parnell

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