Leeds headlines 24 July: Jet2 announces Rhodes repatriation flights

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00:00 Three stories in brief and widespread wildfires in the Mediterranean have led to the evacuation

00:06 of thousands of tourists, with Leeds-based Jet2 cancelling all of its flights to Rhodes

00:11 this week, and sending out empty planes to bring people back to Leeds Bradford Airport.

00:17 Next, the vast majority of Leeds residents are set to have their bin collection days

00:22 changed before the end of the year. A bin lorry route review has been carried out to

00:27 take into account new estates that have been built over the last decade. A glass collection

00:32 scheme may also be introduced later in the year.

00:36 And finally, seven parks and green spaces across Leeds have been awarded the prestigious

00:40 Green Flag Award. Goldenacre Park, Kirkstal Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley-Shevan Forest

00:46 Park, Pudsey Park, Rounday Park and Temple Newsome Estate have been recognised amongst

00:51 the best parks in the country.

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