25 September 2025 - Leeds Now - Real Journalism by Leeds Hacks

Leeds man raises money for Palestine

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

Young man from Leeds hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc trail through France, Italy and Switzerland to raise money for Palestine.

Roadworks could make council £2500 daily

Road construction site in an urban area with several workers wearing orange high-visibility safety gear. Red and white barriers surround the site, and a digger and construction equipment are visible. In the background, buses are passing by on the road near buildings. The sky is clear and blue.

Road traffic disruptions caused by ongoing construction could see the council charging companies £2500 a day if they operate during peak times.

Leeds’ new underground venue to boost rave culture

A quiet look to Lower Briggate, the rainbow railway bridge over the street home to Under the Arches

New venue Under the Arches is set to host its first gig on September 27.

Otley Santas to play bowls for MND

Bowls clubs partake in ‘Christmas in September’ for charity

Leeds deaf groups call for greater sign language rights.

The deaf community in Leeds shines a spotlight on accessibility during International Deaf Week.

Surprise in store for film fans at Leeds cinema crawl

An image of a red brick building with with white stone columns and a curved glass entrance with "Hyde Park Picture House" written above in red lettering.

An unexpected twist will happen at one of the four venues.

The area in Leeds where you’re twice as likely to have your bike stolen

The image shows a rack of E-bikes and bikes on Woodhouse Road, Leeds with a view towards the city centre. You can see a church and high rise buildings in the background

West Yorkshire Police urge cyclists to register their bikes

Leeds celebrates sporting icons with murals

A mural on a brick wall titled “Leeds Caribbean Cricket Club,” depicting a historic black-and-white photo of a cricket team composed of Black Caribbean men. The background is vibrant with a sunset, palm trees, and Caribbean huts.

Five murals have been unveiled in and around Leeds recently.

Armley affordable housing project welcomes first residents

A construction site in front of a newly built three-story red-brick apartment building with white-framed windows and glass Juliet balconies. In the foreground, two orange excavators, one branded "Kubota" and the other "Doosan," are actively moving materials into a large green skip. The area is enclosed by metal safety fencing, with construction equipment, materials, and waste bags scattered around. A curved path with fresh landscaping borders the work area, while a partly cloudy sky creates a bright backdrop.

Yorkshire Housing, Termrim and Leeds City Council have been working on a new affordable housing project in Armley. This week, the first residents were welcomed to the development.

New chapter for The Bookish Type

A bookstore with a bright pink facade and large windows displays "The Bookish Type" sign. The door reads "Open," and books are visible inside. A bench is outside the shop.

Leeds’ first Queer independent bookshop has been taken over by new ownership after half a decade.

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