9 October 2025 - Leeds Now - Real Journalism by Leeds Hacks

Leeds sandwich shop wins national restaurant award

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.

The restaurant in Bramley took home £100,000 in prize money.

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

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

Young people in Leeds facing barriers to work and education say the governments new ‘youth guarantee’ could make a difference, but only if it tackles the real challenges they face.

Airedale Hospital workers vow to continue striking

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

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

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

house with solar panels from view of driveway

Leeds resident claims his solar panels generate more than what he pays in energy bills.

Police increase security at Leeds Synagogue

Police car stationed outside of Leeds Synagogue in light of the recent Manchester attack.

Headingley residents furious over new stadium licensing

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

Complaints about potential “public nuisance” have been made ahead of the Council’s licensing meeting next week.

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

The John Charles Centre hosted the Kit Equipment Exchange Partnership (KEEP) as they donated sports clothing and equipment to over 30 organisations.

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

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.

Cemetery turns stage for an exhibition celebrating the life and works of Leeds poet Tony Harrison who passed away last week

Leeds author teaching children life lessons through literature

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

Yorkshire author publishes newest addition to best-selling children’s series

Hundreds to sleep outside Civic Hall for homelessness awareness

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.

With homelessness rates on the rise, Simon’s big sleep out aims to raise awareness for rough sleepers in Leeds

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

Mary Morris House, Headingley, enterance sign

More than 100 people have signed a petition opposing Leeds City Council plans to convert a student accommodation into homes for asylum-seekers.

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

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.

A serious assault in Hyde Park has left women around the area feeling unsafe and concerned.

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

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.

Leeds hosted the event at World Peace Flame monument in Park Square for UN International Day of Peace.

Leeds businesses ‘overlooked and ignored’ amid new parking charges

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.

Businesses in areas of Leeds face concerns over new parking pay machines.

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