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The image shows the GMB union picket line in the rain outside Airedale Hospital

Source: Gemma Williamson

Health

Airedale Hospital workers vow to continue striking

Hospital porters, domestics and catering staff have walked out over the past few weeks

Toby Almond

Two people, a man wearing a ceremonial chain and a woman in a black dress, stand closely together viewing a wartime-themed display. The dimly lit exhibit features camouflage netting, photographs, and a headless mannequin dressed in a suit with a Ukrainian flag draped over the shoulders. A tripod stands nearby, and the scene is illuminated with dramatic purple and yellow lighting.

Source: Emma Haresign | All Rights Reserved

Culture

‘We just have to keep going’ say Ukrainians in Leeds

A Ukrainian charity in Leeds held a photography exhibtion to remind people about the war in Ukraine. Emma Haresign reports…

Emma Haresign

Featured

A busy indoor train station featuring two stationary trains at adjacent platforms. The train on the left is a modern Northern Class 331 electric unit, numbered 331009, with a sleek blue and yellow design. Next to it on the right is an older Northern Class 158 diesel unit, numbered 158757, with a more classic shape and similar blue and yellow livery. The station has a high, arched roof with exposed beams and industrial lighting. Passengers are visible on the platform and escalator, and a digital clock displays the time as 16:16:35. Overhead signs direct travellers to various platforms, and daylight is visible through the far end of the station.

Source: Jack Houldsworth | All Rights Reserved

Business

Northern trials app for improved passenger experience

Passengers using Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds have been selected to take part in the trial of a new app

Jack Houldsworth

image of old book against a blue background in a glass cupboard. The book has illustrations of various plants with details about the what each plant is called and where it grows.

Source: Georgia Lee

Culture

Book that ‘inspired’ Romeo and Juliet potion on display in Leeds

A copy of the book has made its way into Leeds Central library.

Georgia Lee

Latest news

A street view of a stone building with a café on the ground floor named 'Silver's'. The café has a white façade with large arched windows and red chairs set up outside. Above the café is a bright red and yellow sign listing menu items like coffee, sandwiches, and breakfast. The building has multiple windows and a sloped roof, and there's a green waste bin and orange crates on the pavement. The sky is clear and blue.

Source: George Jenkins | All Rights Reserved

Business

Leeds sandwich shop wins national restaurant award

Cityscape view of modern buildings under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Green trees and a busy intersection add urban vibrancy.

Source: Philippa Platt | All Rights Reserved

News

Young people in Leeds hope that ‘youth guarantee’ can open more job opportunities

house with solar panels from view of driveway

Source: Janie Barawitzka all rights reserved

Environment

‘They generate more than what I pay in bills’: Leeds homeowners turn to solar

Police car stationed outside of Leeds synagogue

News

Police increase security at Leeds Synagogue

Headingley Stadium: a modern building with green geometric facades and triangular windows, surrounded by trees with autumn-coloured leaves under a cloudy sky.

Source: Alison Adair | All Rights Reserved

News

Headingley residents furious over new stadium licensing

A photograph taken in a graveyard during daylight shows a tall, weathered stone grave monument inscribed with multiple names. The central inscription reads: "Joseph Harrison, butcher, Meadow Lane, who died Sept. 30th, 1855, aged 44 years. Interred at St. Mark’s Church Woodhouse." "Also Elizabeth, his wife, who died Dec. 1st, 1888, aged 77 years. Interred in this vault Dec. 4th." "Florrie Harrison, died December 13th, 1976." "Harry Ashton Harrison, died Feb. 21st, 1980." The monument features an ornate carved floral design at the top. Sunlight illuminates parts of the stone, creating shadows that emphasize its age and texture. In the background, trees and other gravestones are visible, along with a row of red-brick houses. The sky is bright with scattered clouds, suggesting a calm autumn or spring day. The foreground is partially framed by the edge of another grave monument and overhanging branches.

Source: Janie Barawitzka | All Rights Reserved

Culture

Leeds poet’s legacy returns to cemetery 40 years after sparking controversy

Cover of Richard Clarke's third addition to his 'calm pond' series

Source: Matthew Morgan

Culture

Leeds author teaching children life lessons through literature

Latest news

Leeds Civic Hall, a grand neoclassical building with two tall clock towers topped by golden owls, stands prominently in a public square. The façade features white stone columns and ornate carvings. In the foreground, a golden statue and a decorative clock add visual interest, while a few pedestrians walk across the square under an overcast sky.

Source: James Ghirarduzzi | All Rights Reserved

Lifestyle

Hundreds to sleep outside Civic Hall for homelessness awareness

Mary Morris House, Headingley, enterance sign

Source: Grace O'Dowd

News

Hundreds sign petition opposing plans to house asylum-seekers in Leeds

image of a statue of queen Victoria in Hyde Park Leeds. there is a stone flag walkway up to the statue and grass and trees surrounding it. Various students are dotted walking around the frame.

Source: Georgia Lee

News

‘You just don’t want to take the chance’: Women react to Hyde Park assault

Founders of GPP, Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor David Blackburn, the Children's mayor Leeds, the King's representative Dr Kuldip Kaur Bharj, members of Leeds Peacelink, Garforth ukelele players and Garforth community choir in attendance at Park Square for the UN International Day of Peace on September 21.

Source: Leo Wood | All Rights Reserved

Newsday

‘We’re in the most dangerous times of our lifetime’ claims councillor at Leeds peace event

A car park scene at Station Gardens Car Park in Leeds, UK, featuring two modern pay-and-display parking meters in the foreground. A prominent blue sign provides parking information, stating that parking is free for up to 3 hours from Monday to Saturday (8am–6pm), with a £2.15 daily charge thereafter and an optional £10.15 weekly ticket. A small sign above the meters reads "PLEASE DO NOT LITTER" and another one details the pay times. Nearby are parked vehicles and a black litter bin marked for dog waste. The area is bordered by dense green trees in the background.

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Business

Leeds businesses ‘overlooked and ignored’ amid new parking charges

Leeds Corn Exchange-A grand, historic stone building with a curved facade and classical architectural elements. The structure features ornate carvings, arched windows, and decorative columns. A prominent round clock is set into a richly adorned pediment at the top center. Hanging flower baskets add vibrant greenery beneath the arches, softening the formal stonework.

Source: Emma Haresign | All Rights Reserved

Business

Heritage Open Days had “low impact” on Corn Exchange businesses

Modern gym interior with various exercise machines and equipment. Several people are present: one walking down the central aisle, two seated on benches using their phones, and others actively working out. The space features bright overhead lighting, gray flooring, and black ceiling panels.

Source: James Ghirarduzzi | All Rights Reserved

Health

Free gym access in Leeds to combat rising inactivity

Sport

Newsday

Award winning Leeds partnership donate nearly 2,000 sports kits at event

A man Bowling a ball on a field.

Source: Lonan Sheldrake

Health

Otley Santas to play bowls for MND

‘Wasted months’: Bateson reflects on anti-climactic title bout and fallout.

Grounds of Nethermoor Park

Source: Jack Spinks | All Rights Reserved

Sport

Guiseley frustrated by Gainsborough in last home game of the season : NPL playoffs preview

white and gray Adidas soccerball on lawn grass

Source: Photo by Peter Glaser | Unsplash

Archived posts

Another lacklustre Barnsley side share the points with Peterborough

people in purple

Source: Kiril Tocickij | All Rights Reserved

Archived posts

One city, two colors and Beckett’s purple pride

The first of many racers bolt down Cardigan Road

Source: Robert Osborne | All Rights Reserved

News

Thousands run in memory of Rob Burrow as the Leeds Marathon continues to be special

Sport

LBU Darts triumph over rivals in Varsity Darts 2025

Varsity 2025

Archived posts

Leeds Basketball Varsity 2025: Tight contest goes down to the wire!

Oakwell stadium pitch before kick off

Archived posts

Barnsley continue horrible run of form with 2-1 loss

Source: Nathan Walker

Foundations of Sport Reporting

Farsley Celtic Calls for Community Support

Cardiff Met eye up European football as Welsh coefficient rises

Top five realistic managerial replacements for Gary O’Neil at Wolves

Archived posts

Kosylo sees red as Altrincham hold off Halifax

Features

A group of people browse through vinyl records at a busy record fair. The image shows several plastic crates labeled with handwritten black signs indicating music genres and categories, including "IRON MAIDEN," "SYNTH / ELECTRONIC," "PROG ROCK," "MISC Q–T," "PUNK," and "GRUNGE / ALT ROCK." A man in the center wearing a white "Blue Flowers" t-shirt and navy hoodie is examining a record. To his right, an older man in an AC/DC t-shirt and with a tattooed arm is also browsing. The setting appears lively and crowded with music enthusiasts.

Source: Emma Haresign | Unsplash

Business

Vinyl music is ‘ritualistic for people’

Man holding green, red, black and white flag in support of Palestine in front of mountains

Source: Finn Richardson

Features

Leeds man raises money for Palestine

Source: Georgia Lee

Culture

The Halloween house with over 45,000 lights

Ruby Braithwaite: investigating the investigator

Archived posts

Leeds “Pocket Rocket” Boxer Koby McNamara is on the rise

My trip to LA: an unforgettable experience

My LA experience

Features

Manchester attacks survivor retells the tale 7 years later

Archived posts

‘I want to see out my career at Harrogate’ – Captain Josh Falkingham admits he has no plans of leaving Harrogate Town

Catalan Dragons eye up their first Grand Final victory thanks to huge growth under Steve McNamara

Archived posts

What is Korfball? Here is all you need to know about the growing, inclusive sport for all here in Leeds

Energy bills on the rise with 5% increase by January

How Rollo Ross’ moral compass lead him to becoming LA journalist of the year

Valerie Flood- My everyday experience of Racism