Georgia Lee

Award winning Leeds wellbeing group struggle for funding

Burley based wellbeing group 'Doodle Chat' are fundraising to stay open.
The image shows a group of dancers in historical attire at Temple Newsam

Leeds dance group’s call for new members

The Arbeau Dancers are a group based in west Yorkshire who perform dances from the 15th to the 19th century.
image of building with pink painted walls and painted multi-colour arches. A white sign hangs across the wall saying Assembly House.

Leeds artists say community spaces are vital.

The annual exhibition from Assembly House in Armley has returned.
Close up of delivery driver on e-bike with yellow bag on the back

People in Leeds urge council to take action against e-bikes

Leeds city council has shared plans to tackle e-bikes being ridden in pedestrian spaces after people have been complaining about their safety.
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.

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

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

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

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

Surprise in store for film fans at Leeds cinema crawl

An unexpected twist will happen at one of the four venues.
Trains in Leeds city train station.

Leeds transport is still feeling the effects of Covid

With a change in government and nearly 5 years of time passing, Leeds transport usage is drastically different from 2019.
Leeds City Train Station

Leeds train passengers dropped by 6 million since 2019

Hybrid working has led to a drop in train use across stations in Leeds.

Leeds businesses plans after government ban on vapes.

The government's plans to ban disposable vapes will see Leeds businesses struggling.

The Halloween house with over 45,000 lights

Within the streets of Crossgates is a house with over 45,000 lights.

How the Renters’ Rights Bill affects Leeds students

Students and accommodation providers are urging the government to protect student's rights through the bill.

What you need to know about Light Night 2024

With over 50 installations and a range of international and national artists, Light Night is not one to miss.