A fearless Leeds woman is fighting to “give back” to her community which she says has unfairly been given a “bad name” in a bid to change that perception and restore the community's pride.
Armley and New Wortley made headlines after it was revealed as the Leeds residential area with the highest crime rate in 2022, only coming behind Leeds city centre. While residents spoke of their fear of drug wars and knife crime plaguing the West Leeds area, there was outrage from others who believed Armley has a lot of good to offer.
Laura Hales, a devoted mum of three, refuses to let her neighbourhood be defined by its negative reputation. Taking time off from caring for her own children, ages 19, 14, and 5, Laura has made it her mission to provide essential products to families at affordable prices.
