A scheme in Leeds has seen around 250,000 single-use cups turned into bales and recycled into paper.
Around 600 disposable cups are used in Leeds every 10 minutes but worryingly only 1% are recycled nationally.
The #LeedsByExample campaign began in October, and has seen dedicated bins introduced to the city centre.
The project is one of the first of its kind in the UK and Leeds City Council hopes similar schemes will be rolled out across the country.
Police release images after rape in Leeds
Police have released images of a man they want to speak to following a rape in Leeds.
Huddersfield sex offender jailed after abusing teenage boy
A Huddersfield sex offender has been jailed after admitting serious offences against a vulnerable teenage boy more than a decade ago.
Two men sentenced after robbery in Manchester city centre
Two men have been sentenced following a robbery in Manchester city centre in which several victims were attacked and threatened.
Plans for new Leeds Kirkgate Market attraction move forward
Plans to create a new leisure attraction at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken another step forward as the council looks to boost the city centre’s appeal.
Big Doggie Do set to return to Milton Keynes
A popular dog-themed event is returning to Willen Lake in Milton Keynes next month, bringing competitions, activities and entertainment for pet lovers.
Bradford Council appoints David Watson as new culture and events director
Bradford Council has appointed David Watson as its new Assistant Director for Culture, Policy and Events to build on the district’s cultural growth.
Culture at the Heart of Stockport’s Transformation
Stockport Council says culture will play a central role in the town’s regeneration as major transformation projects continue across the borough.
South Asian Art Exhibition Opens at Cartwright Hall
A new exhibition showcasing contemporary South Asian artists is opening at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Bradford.
Men’s Mental Fitness Programme Launches in Blackburn
A new programme aimed at improving men’s mental health and wellbeing has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Former Teacher Charged with 1990s Child Sex Offences
A former teacher has been charged with a number of alleged child sexual offences dating back to the 1990s in the Wakefield district.
Council Calls for Tougher Fly-Tipping Sentences
Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling for tougher penalties for fly-tipping after court fines were found to be lower than the council’s own enforcement penalties.
Man Jailed for Raping and Exploiting Vulnerable Teen in Stockport
A man who sexually exploited a vulnerable teenage girl in Stockport has been jailed after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.
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