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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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

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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
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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.
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The debate over controversial Halloween costumes.

Halloween costumes occupy a complicated intersection between expression and sensitivity.
LBU 2nd Team after beating Uni of Leed 2nd team 3.5-2.5

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.
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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 and Doncaster line up before kick off.

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
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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
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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
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Headingley Social Football League returns for another year.

Headingley Campus hosts another year of students social football on Wednesday nights
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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

Aiming high: Harry Kaye future high jump hero

An insight on Harry Kaye, aspiring high jump star
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Beckett seek capital punishment as tricky trip to York awaits

LBU Darts travel to Yorkshires capital in high spirits to face University of York's Darts team in their first UDUK Yorkshire Division fixture of the
Leeds Beckett Basketball Men's 2nd team

Beckett Basketball face injury woes with captain set for lengthy spell on the sidelines

Leeds Beckett Men's Basketball 2nd team captain, Harry Matthew, is expected to miss the whole of his side's BUCS campaign following an injury to his
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Leeds United U18’s early season struggles continue

Leeds United U18's continue to struggle at the start of the 24/25 season. With seven games played and only two points, questions are being asked
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Leeds United pushing for automatic promotion spot 12 games in

Leeds are chasing automatic promotion after only losing once this season
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How one transfer window has increased Fulham FC fans hope for an European spot in the Premier League

Fulham FC's ten arrivals from the summer transfer window has revived the fans expectations for this season.

Leeds United fighting for promotion even with defensive woes

Leeds United looking to improve defensively before their next game against Plymouth Argyle.

Knights 2 fall short despite 5 goal comeback.

The Knights 2 grabbed a point in exciting fashion during their encounter with the Solihull Barons
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Halifax FC’s Charlotte Salisbury-Williams receives international call up for Wales U19

17 year-old Charlotte Salisbury Williams was announced as a member of the Cymru U19 football squad for their game against Portugal on 25th October.

Halifax FC’s Charlotte Salisbury-Williams gets selected to play for Wales Under 19s.

Charlotte Salisbury-Williams at just 17 has been called up for international duty for Wales. She made her debut for the side on 23rd October 2024
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Leeds goes loco for churros

Churros Locos has opened their first Yorkshire branch in Leeds city centre.

The annual Winter Clothing Appeal is back: What’s different this year?

Zero Waste Leeds team up with community and leisure centers across Leeds to deliver a service with a great cause.
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway transforms into 5-mile beer and music festival

With steam trains transporting guests between the three festival sites at Oxenhope, Ingrow, and Keighley, the historic railway setting saw train enthusiasts and beer and

Leaves on the lines: an unlikley culprit for autumn rail delays

Northern Rail are hoping to see a noticeable difference in delays this year due to new technologies
Poster which depicts the attempt to keep Aire Street Workshops open.

Aire Street Workshops face closure

Businesses in Aire Street Workshops have been told to vacate by the 31st of January 2025.
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Aire Street Workshops: historic building home to 31 creative businesses faces closure

Leeds City Council plans to sell Aire Street Workshops, a not-for-profit company which provides affordable work spaces for small creative businesses.
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Leeds Council’s Playful Green Spaces plan delayed by limited funding

The plan is unlikely to have sudden change due to limited funding, Leeds City Council has confirmed.
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Energy storage plant plans causes dispute in Leeds city council

British Solar Renewables have announced plans to build a renewable energy plant on a Green Belt in Allerton, a plan which had been previously withdrawn

New energy storage plans emerge despite green belt opposition.

Energy storage facility to be built on green belt in Allerton.

How the Renters’ Rights Bill affects Leeds students

Students and accommodation providers are urging the government to protect student's rights through the bill.
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Nearly 300 safe zones opened across West Yorkshire

Emma Haresign spoke to officials in Leeds about Safezones for the public.
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Student landlords fight back against government bill

The current Renters' Rights Bill is set to ban fixed-term tenancy agreements, which both students and landlords rely on.
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Leeds City Council aims to get rid of fatal road injures in Leeds by 2040

Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are working together to improve road safety in Leeds and achieve Vision Zero.
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Leeds’ inaugural Festival of Fun arrives

Leeds' Festival of Fun is set to bring plenty of activities for children in the half-term holidays.
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The Leeds businesses encouraging queer artistry

Clubs, bars and shops in Leeds are working hard to promote LGBTQ+ artists

Disgruntled Farsley Celtic players issue public statement

Recent events have led to Farsley Celtic players to publish a public statement

Uni of Leeds takes on University Challenge for first time in 13 years

University of Leeds to compete in Monday's episode of University Challenge.

Football World’s outdoor expansion

This is Football World, Leeds' unique indoor & soon outdoor football centre!

How getting released from academy football looks after 12 years at the club

Nicholas Young having been a part of Grimsby Town FC from the age of 12 has been released from the club. Young talks about his

Up-and-coming fitness influencer beats target time in the Cascais Ironman

Last weekend fitness enthusiast, Lewis Collins (20), completed his first ever Ironman 70.3 in Cascais, Portugal.

Bradford Park Avenue make it 7 unbeaten in the league

Bradford Park Avenue held league leaders, Emley AFC to a 0-0 draw at the Horsfall Stadium in the Northern League Division One East, extending their

Rochdale secure ‘Clash of the Roses’ delight

On Tuesday, Rochdale were triumphant as they defeated Halifax Town 2-1 at the Crown Oil Arena in a Lancashire vs Yorkshire clash.
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Beckett motorsport eye up BUKC season after testing success

The BUKC karting season goes green next month... with Beckett looking to build on their testing momentum

Beckett’s Darts team through to the next round of UDUK Challenge Cup

The first round of the University Darts UK Challenge Cup saw Leeds Beckett beat Bangor University. To find out more watch an exclusive interview with

Beckett chase history as they face Sheffield Hallam in the National Men’s Cup

Beckett face Sheffield in the National Men's Cup as they aim to right the wrongs of previous years.
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BPA reflects on positive changes in social media engagement

Bradford Park Avenue's online engagements boost with positive changes in the team and media strategies

Yorkshire Kickboxer wins ISKA World and European Titles

Kickboxer Sonny Greaves beats a much more experienced Spanish champion
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Talented free agent signs for Leeds United

The arrival of 34 year old Josuha Guilavogui ends Daniel Farke's search to bolster his squad's depth in midfield.

Barnsley CEO takes no blame for current financial struggle

Last night Barnsley fc hosted their annual fan forum where a select group of three hierarchy's from the Tykes spend all evening getting asked questions
Farsley Celtic's home stadium, The Citadel, with a pitch unfit for use.

Farsley Celtic pitch issues persist as new venue announced for upcoming ‘home’ fixture

Farsley Celtic's clash with Peterborough Sports on Wednesday night has been rearranged to be played at Bradford (Park Avenue)'s Horsfall Community Stadium.

Steeton AFC’s Gartland sets sights on cup run amid hot form

Steeton AFC's first round MOTM Lewis Gartland shares his thoughts on his individual form and the potential of a cup run this season for his

Beckett Student Creates Running Club And Multiplies Marathon Hopefuls

Second year Leeds Beckett University student Bertie Roadnight has created his own running club which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Headingley
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Halifax FC Women head coach fundraising for his A-license course.

Halifax FC women's head coach, Rob Mitchell has announced his fundraising campaign to raise £4,000 in attempts of gaining his UEFA A- license in coaching.

Leeds Basketball Academy handed opening day defeat

Match review on Leeds Basketball Academy's first loss of the season to rivals NSB Basketball Academy.
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Halifax Women FC Head Coach is Fundraising for a Coaching Course

Rob Mitchell has recently been accepted onto a course which allows him to get the highest level of coaching license you can get before entering

Steelers progress to Champions Hockey League last 16: A milestone for the Elite Ice Hockey League.

The Sheffield Steelers look ahead to the final 16 of the CHL, after an exceptional run in the group stages.
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University student takes on Leeds Marathon 2025

Student Jaden Strange has begun training with no prior running experience in preparation for the Leeds Marathon.

Beckett Fight Night: The ultimate Carnegie clash

The Beckett boxers in preparation for their highly awaited Fight Night.
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Fans speak out as Villa plan to raise their ticket prices on potential qualification to ‘Round of 16’

Aston Villa fans complain on the potential rise of tickets prices as the clubis set to qualify for the round of 16 in the Uefa
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Steve’s Auto Centre: Suspected arson in Leeds garage fire

Five cars have been torched at a garage in Leeds.
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Scarborough to host League One side in FA Cup First Round Proper

Scarborough Athletic welcome Burton Albion to the Flamingo Land Stadium in the first round proper of the FA Cup
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Leeds food scene embraces sustainability

Sustainability has been a hot topic in the past few years, and the food and drink industry in Leeds is becoming increasingly aware of it's
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What Leeds Businesses are Doing to Tackle Sustainability this World Food Day 

With World Food Day on 16 October, we visited Leeds-based businesses to get their views on sustainability in the industry, and what they are doing
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Pride Bar Unveils Exciting Events After £250k Revamp

Queens Court and Pride Bar has reopened after a £250,000 makeover, introducing new decor, an upgraded club space, and exciting events like 'DILF Leeds' and
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Halloween Art Trail at Leeds City Museum

Halloween trail hosted at Leeds City Museum
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Green Party’s David Blackburn retakes Leeds City Council seat in by-election.

David Blackburn shares his thoughts on the recent victory and return as councillor to Farnley and Wortley
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COVID continues to affect small businesses

Small businesses in Leeds have been dramatically impacted by the increase in rent prices since COVID 19.
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Leeds City Museum announces Halloween trail

Free Halloween event announced for children during October half-term at Leeds City Museum

Leeds Charity helps those sleeping rough prepare for the cold nights.

A Leeds charity by the name of Homeless street angels dedicated to helping rough sleepers,provide shelter and food for those that are struggling with accessing

Flu season looms and vaccination choices await

Pharmacist says that Covid and misinformation have caused vaccines to be doubted.
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National Wealth Fund Headquarters to be put in Leeds

The Chancellor of Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced that the National Wealth Fund's Headquarters will be based in Leeds.

Green Party councillor re-elected in Farnley and Wortley by-election

David Blackburn, Green Party, returns to ward after win in by-election
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Rent increases put pressure on Leeds small businesses

Independent businesses in Leeds struggle to stay open due to recent increase in unit rent.
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Shopping Sustainably, and embracing a greener future.

Shopping sustainably has become the latest craze, from reselling old items on Vinted to a quick trip to your local charity shop to find a

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.

Leeds prepares for annual Light Night

Leeds Light Night is a free event that kicks off next Thursday, 24 October.

“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.
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Rhinos and Beckett join hands to find young women rugby talents in Leeds

Leeds Rhinos in collaboration with Leeds Beckett is hosting a Talent Transfer session to spot 16 - 18 year old women rugby talents at universities
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Liversedge FC announce loan deal for Hull City U21s defender Kyle Fanning

Northern Premier League East Side Liversedge FC have sealed the loan signing of Hull City Academy defender Kyle Fanning on a month long deal.

Leeds-based boxing club prospers with university intake

Tigers continue to grow their team ahead of upcoming November home show.
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Leeds independent newspaper secures future with National Lottery Funding

West Leeds Dispatch will continue reporting in Leeds for the foreseeable future.
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“Rewards will come” for Hull KR following Grand Final defeat

Despite their loss in the final, KR have more to be positive about than some may think