Emma Haresign

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.

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‘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 7 October 2025

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.

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

A festival celebrating culture and heritage have not had an impact of businesses located in central hubs such as Leeds Corn Exchange, Emma Haresign reports.

Emma Haresign 7 October 2025

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.

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Vinyl music is ‘ritualistic for people’

A record fair in Leeds is taking place at the end of the month till the end of the year in Leeds Corn Exchange, Emma

Emma Haresign 2 October 2025

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Cost of Living crisis continues to disrupt Leeds residents

The cost of living crisis is increasingly affecting Leeds residents in all aspects of their lives, from housing, fuel, pensions and food.

Emma Haresign 12 December 2024

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Cost of Living crisis in Leeds

Emma Haresign looks at the affects the cost of living crisis has had on Leeds

Emma Haresign 12 December 2024

York people volunteer more than any other local authority across Yorkshire and Humber

Recent research has demonstrated people in York have the highest rate of volunteering across Yorkshire and Humber, over the past 12 months.

Emma Haresign 28 November 2024

cars parked on side of the road during daytime

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Leeds has the highest increase of rent prices across Yorkshire

A recent study has shown that the city of Leeds has had a 30% increase in rent price since 2019.

Emma Haresign 28 November 2024

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Plans revealed to improve travel around key city centre routes in Leeds

Leeds City Council announce plans to improve key travel routes around Leeds City Centre.

Emma Haresign 7 November 2024

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Staying safe around bonfires

Emma Haresign looks into fire safety around bonfire night

Emma Haresign 31 October 2024

Walksafe sign in front of the brass band performing at the parade to celebrate te launch

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Nearly 300 safe zones opened across West Yorkshire

Emma Haresign spoke to officials in Leeds about Safezones for the public.

Emma Haresign 24 October 2024

“Misinformation about vaccinations are the main reason that people refuse to get vaccinated”

Emma Haresign explores the importance of the flu vaccine and the criteria for eligibility.

Emma Haresign 17 October 2024

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