Staying safe around bonfires

Emma Haresign looks into fire safety around bonfire night
Youth Demand: The up and coming activist group in Leeds

Youth Demand are an activist group made up of young and passionate members of society looking to make an instant impact on current affairs…
First-ever Festival of Play comes to Leeds

For this week during the holiday, daily activities are being ran by volunteers around Leeds.
Youth Demand plan to take action in Leeds this November

Youth Demand is a new activist group which comprises of young people who were largely part of Just Stop Oil, previously.
New Labour budget plans stir up mixed opinions from businesses in Leeds.

Labour’s Rachel Reeves released their new ideas for the Budget on the 30th October.
Keep your family safe around bonfires and fireworks

Bonfire Night is round the corner with firefighters and nurses urging people to stay safe throughout this period.
Funding and support offered to new businesses in Leeds

New Businesses in Leeds are being offered grants, advice and mentorships from a number of local organisations.
The Halloween house with over 45,000 lights

Within the streets of Crossgates is a house with over 45,000 lights.
Leeds City Council is set to amplify Business Innovation in Leeds

Leeds City Council wants to encourage more business innovation in Leeds in order to improve the community and make Leeds a more inclusive place to live.
Halloween: Questionable Costumes
It’s Halloween, and with that comes costumes. From pirates to princesses, which costumes are deemed offensive? Dressing up as something controversial is a cancelable offense on social media, here’s what the people of Leeds think about these no-go costumes.
Labour’s first budget divides councillors and businesses across Leeds

On Wednesday the 30th of October Keir Starmer along with his Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced Labour’s first budget since 2010
Halloween events happening in Leeds this Thursday
Leeds International Film Festival Returns to the City

Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is back for the 38th time and it is bigger than ever.
Crossgates home offers free light display
Hodgson Family Lights has over 30,000 Halloween lights at their house.
Small business owners’ requests for grants denied by the council
Local small business owners are being denied grants from the council to jumpstart their businesses due to harsh regulations.
The debate over controversial Halloween costumes.

Halloween costumes occupy a complicated intersection between expression and sensitivity.
Beckett Golf triumph over Uni of Leeds in rivalry match up

Beckett 2nds hosted Uni of Leeds’ 2nds at Horsforth Golf Course in the league.
Gravitate: The growing fitness movement amongst young adults and students

During the 2020 COVID lockdown university student, Ben Taylor, started his fitness brand which spiraled into a movement of connecting people through fitness.
Rent increases significantly in Leeds

The government has put in place the proposal that requires social landlords to increase rents, based upon the consumer price index of 6.7%.
Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC
The Celt Army will play their next five home games at Tarmac Silverlands Stadium
Barnsley face low attendances as fans turn their back on the EFL trophy

Low attendances were seen in Barnsley’s recent EFL trophy fixtures against Man united U21’s and Doncaster Rovers
From Car Crash to Marathon Runner – The Inspiring Story of James Johnson
James Johnson was in a serious car accident in June. Now, post-recovery, he has his eyes on the Leeds Half Marathon in May
New fitness programme implemented at Leeds Beckett University

Recent additions of new Hyrox and junior strength and conditioning classes have improved Headingley Campus’ weekly fitness offerings.
Unstoppable Collins guides England to huge win over the French
England defeat France 66-33 in a tough encounter as their preparation for the 2026 World Cup continues
Beckett Scholar flew from Leeds to Tokyo for International Tennis event

Vassili Psaltopoulos, Beckett Tennis first team member shares his experience in Tokyo UTR Pro Event.
Amateur charity boxing event coming to Leeds

Young boxers prepare to take part in a charity boxing event in Leeds
Headingley Social Football League returns for another year.

Headingley Campus hosts another year of students social football on Wednesday nights
Rumours circulate about Yorkshire Amateurs building a new modern complex in Chapeltown

NCEL Division one team is looking to sell their current 1500 capacity stadium to build a new complex in chapeltown