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The Child Poverty Report faces Scrutiny Board with updated strategy

One in five children in Leeds are living in poverty, according to the councillor in charge of children's care

Thousands of jobs at risk as The Body Shop enters administration

One of the best-known brands on the high street has gone under after 47 years
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Measles cases in Leeds at an all time high in over a decade

Measles cases have drasticly risen in Leeds causing concern for parents of young children.

Criminals target Leeds students

Police warn of burglars as break-ins rise

Man arrested after fireworks thrown at people

Man arrested after people and cars where hit with fireworks

Manchester attacks survivor retells the tale 7 years later

Twenty-two people were killed in the Manchester attacks of 2017. Eve Senior was one of the survivors of the bombings but recalls the hardships she

Balancing a degree as captain of hip hop dance at Leeds Beckett University: Sophia Lucarelli opens up about the struggles and rewards of being the leader

Third year events management student at Leeds Beckett - Sophia Lucarelli, discusses the challanges of being dance captain while studying.

One woman leading the Leeds Gryphons charge: Robyn Scholes reveals her journey to becoming head coach of Leeds University men’s first team.

From 20 years of experience coaching rugby to taking over the men's UK-American football scene join us on Robyn Scholes' journey.

LBS Well-being Day: Hard-Working Staff of Leeds Beckett Business School Practice their Mindfulness 

The staff at Leeds Beckett Business School attended a fun day filled with activities.

Leeds Beckett University holds its first well-being day

Leeds Beckett University have run their first well-being day, which was led by the well-being team and business school Dean, Professor George Lodorfos.

REFLECTION 2

Jasper Van Veen, the Manager of Hapoel Hyde Park in Leeds, and Rapha Maurer, sheds light on the profound impact of the ongoing conflict in

Futsal match- Beckett vs Man Met

The Importance of Coaching & Recruitment at a University like Leeds Beckett

Beckett's coaching & recruitment is known to be some of the best in the country however this year has been a struggle for some clubs

Newsdays, workshops and reflections

DIGITAL- Newsday 1- Reflection 1- For today’s newsday I paired up with Lara and we interviewed a variety of people for our story on breast

Favourite pub in Leeds chart using flourish

This survey was conducted via Microsoft Forms and showed that the most popular pub amongst a group of 32 people was Brudenell Social Club. The

Academy round-up in Yorkshire

A round-up of Academy football in Yorkshire, featuring a player to watch from each team.

Huddersfield story rewrite.

Huddersfield students have a safer start at university this term, after the launch of extra police patrols on campus and digital safety advice have become

Catalan Dragons eye up their first Grand Final victory thanks to huge growth under Steve McNamara

A look back at Catalan Dragon's rise under Steve McNamara ahead of the 26th Super League Grand Final.

Michael Skubala: Managing academy players

Michael Skubala is a vastly experienced man in all levels of football, but he speaks more about how he manages his academy players.

Sam Tomkins opens up about his rollercoaster six months

Sam Tomkins has had one of the most glistening careers a rugby league player could wish for, but he hasn't always had it his way.
Frontage of Hyde Park Picture House

Hyde Park Picture House hosts Yorkshire Film Competition

Historic Leeds cinema, Hyde Park Picture House, is showing various short films this week. This comes as part of Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) which

Katie Astle fires Leeds United into the second round of the Women’s FA Cup

A first career hat-trick from Katie Astle was enough for Leeds United Women to brush aside West Didsbury & Chorlton women, as they progressed to

What is Korfball? Here is all you need to know about the growing, inclusive sport for all here in Leeds

A deeper dive into korfball, and why it may be a great alternative to more traditional sports.

Drinking in Leeds:

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Boxers doing some movement and light jabs in pairs in a session

Leeds Beckett fighters and their success in the BUCS Boxing Championship

Leeds Beckett boxers have seen success in the last few BUCS championship and will hope to continue that ahead of their 2023/24 campaign.

Josh Powell: A local lad living the universal dream for his boyhood club.

Josh Powell is one of the latest off the Nottingham Forest talent production line and does not plan on stopping anytime soon.

A new social activity arises for Leeds students:

youtube video link for audio (soundcloud had issues) – https://youtu.be/fs6L7Gv9oFk A new social has arisen in the Leeds community for Leeds Beckett and Uni of

Ella Williams: The balance of responsibilities is a challenge welcomed for the Harrogate captain.

Ella Williams is pushing forward with Harrogate Town Women and BUCS and has no plan on stopping.

Super League Final 2023: Will it be number six for Wigan Warriors or a fairy-tale ending for Sam Tomkins and a first win for the Catalans Dragons? 

The Wigan Warriors matchup against the Catalans Dragons at Old Trafford for the 2023 Super League Final, but only one will be victorious.
Sam Tomkins at Old Trafford

Sam Tomkins career to end in dramatic style

Tomkins set for showdown on his final ever game
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Daniel Farke unhappy with another international break

The demanding fixture list of the Championship is a major concern for Daniel Farke ahead of the international break
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Bradford Park Avenue struggling after relegation from the National League North

Bradford PA struggling in the Northern Premier division as they are without a win in six.
Spennymoor Town

Chorley win in comfortable style against Spennymoor Town

Chorley stay third in the National League North after win at Moors
Harrogate town in action

Harrogate town look ahead to their EFL trophy clash with Accrington Stanley

Harrogate are set to rest experienced players ahead of the game but this doesn't change the importance for manager Simon Weaver

How crucial is talent development to a healthy sport scene?

The development of talent and athletes is a massive part of sport and can't be underestimated. But how does the research being done help this

Harrogate Town vs. Accrington Stanley EFL Trophy Preview

Fresh off their win away against Newport on Saturday, Harrogate Town are back in action at The Envirovent Stadium tomorrow night when they take on

Harrogate Town vs. Accrington Stanley EFL Trophy Match Report

Harrogate Town and Accrington Stanley played out an eight-goal thriller in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night as Accrington Stanley managed to book their place

The French Revolution

Catalans have reached the Super League Grand Final for only the second time in their history, but what sort of impact will this have in
Jude Dufton

How important is coaching to the lifeline of sport?

Coaching is crucial for every sport and for every athlete but just how important is it and can universities play a role?

What are boxing’s benefits?

From the outside looking in, boxing can seem to be useless violence that doesn't help anyone involved. However, those that are in the boxing world

Jake Perryman speaks on his fighting career so far whilst at Beckett.

Jake Perryman is captain of the Thai-Boxing team at Leeds Beckett. He speaks openly and honestly about his previous fights, and previews his upcoming fight
Jude Dufton

Why boxing is not as dangerous as people may think

Why boxing is not as dangerous as people believe
Jude Dufton

Leeds Beckett Boxing Club talk about how they stay motivated

Boxing students talk about how they stay motivated

Josh Falkingham and his journey back to League One

Josh Falkinghams journey back to League One

Leeds Charity Homeless Street Angels continue to expand this winter

Homeless Street Angels are a Leeds charity organisation who focus on providing a warm, welcoming environment for homeless people to be supported into a sustainable

Santa is back in town

Garforth and District Lions club have started back with their annual Christmas collection.
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Helping the Homeless: What charities in Leeds are doing this Christmas

More than 66,000 more people will become homeless in the UK by 2024 - Crisis Housing Charity
A girl holding a wreath

People in Leeds welcome Christmas by making wreaths

It is now possible for people to make their own wreath to celebrate Christmas.
A box full of a variety of food being prepared to give to foodbank users

Leeds foodbank usage increases by 20% in a year

Leeds has seen a 66% increase in foodbank usage over the past three years causing many people to question why.

Cost of living crisis continues to affect people of Leeds

The economic crisis is affecting many aspects of day-to-day life for people in Leeds

Cheapest Greater Manchester matchday experience revealed

Stockport Georgians have been found to have the cheapest match day prices in Manchester

Leeds tram network in high demand – recent survey says

Over 60% of people are in support of Leeds having a tram system, according to a recent survey conducted by Leeds Now.
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Leeds residents suffer discrepancy in amount of green space – data says

Almost half the residents of some areas of Leeds do not have access to private green space, such as a garden or shared communal area.

Leeds pledge to be carbon neutral by 2030

A Leeds Now investigation into the environment in Leeds has found that Leeds City Council have begun to enforce certain ways to create a greener
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Leeds tradesman struggles with fuel prices

Local Leeds plumber had to adapt to the rising fuel prices over the last few years. The fuel prices had an affect on his business

Attitudes On Climate Change in Leeds

People of Leeds need to make a "bold" move towards climate change before its too late, experts say.
A half-full ash tray on top of a bin

Smokers pay over £250,000 in city centre fines over last 15 months

99% of all littering fines have been for smokers who incorrectly discard their cigarettes

Leeds Bradford Airport passenger numbers halved since 2020

Leeds Bradford airport passenger data shows the number of people using the airport per year has halved since COVID 19.
Newsagent in Merrion Centre

Leeds local business negatively affected as shoplifting hits record high in 8 years

A newsagent in the Merrion centre is suffering from the cost-of-living. The level of shoplifting in Leeds has hit a record high in 2023 over
a person holding a bunch of coins in their hands

Leeds residents struggle to heat homes in cost of living crisis

Government statistics show that many households in the United Kingdom are struggling to heat their homes due to the ever increasing cost of living.

Air pollution in Leeds has halved over the last 20 years

Banning cars and pedestrianising parts of Leeds city centre has helped to half the levels of air pollution over the last 20 years, data shows

‘Councils can’t afford to fight fly-tipping’

"Fly tipping offences are facing a lack of consequences due to a shortage of resources in the councils."

Stockport Town ranks as the best value for money team in Greater Manchester.

There are a lot of clubs in the Greater Manchester area, but which is the best value for money?

Which is the best borough to be a football fan in Greater Manchester?

With over 30 football clubs in Greater Manchester, ranging from the Premier League all the way down to the North West Counties League, we wanted

Food prices increase by 30% in two years

Leeds Now compared six supermarkets to investigate which is the most affordable

Attendance: Unraveling the Disparities in Vanarama National League Clubs between Yorkshire and the North West

In the realm of football, the Vanarama National League stands as a battleground where passion, talent, and community converge.

War of the Roses: Which county provides the cheapest matchday for football fans?

Nowadays, going to a football match is far from a cheap day out. A combination of a pie, pint, and programme can leave your wallet
An image of a flooded river in the dark.

Professor of science claims that Leeds isn’t doing enough about climate change

A professor of science at Leeds Trinity University shares their opinion on the effects of climates change.
Match ball at the stadium

Who are the best teams to go and watch in Manchester for entertainment value?

Data analysis on football teams in the Greater Manchester area helps us decide the most entertaining teams to go and watch as a neutral

Eligible children missing out on free school meals

1 in 3 school children living in poverty in England miss out on free school meals

A Guide To A Football Christmas Day Out In Greater Manchester

Everyone knows Manchester is the footballing hub of England. With eight professional teams residing in the area, culture and history is scattered around the Greater
A photograph of Manchester city football stadium, taken from a high angle.

Supporting your local team over a Premier League team is better value for money

Manchester City and Wythenshawe are joint highest in win percentage in greater Manchester, however the price of their match day tickets are worlds apart.

Attendance: Unraveling the Disparities in Vanarama National League Clubs between Yorkshire and the North West

In the realm of football, the Vanarama National League stands as a battleground where passion, talent, and community converge.

How does promotion affect the price of football tickets

Every football fan’s dream is for their favourite club to be promoted from the Championship into the Premier League. However, what price does this dream

Future house buyers could struggle as house prices peak

Data from ONS suggests that average house prices in Leeds, along with the national average, could peak above the budgets for those on an average

Are the price of pints at football stadiums worth it?

If you've been to a bar in the past couple of years outside of Royal Park Pub, you've probably noticed that the average cost of

Football in gods own county: price rises harming “the people’s game” up north.

Football is traditionally a working class sport but with prices rising, do the season ticket offers really stand up when compared to one-off ticket prices?

The non-league club that’s best value for fans

Liversedge FC probably don't claim headlines normally, but the Yorkshire club is the best value for money according to a recent study.

Women’s football in Yorkshire isn’t getting the investment it needs

With womens football becoming more popular this data reasearch was conducted to see the price of tickets across Yorkshires womens teams

Championship side cheapest pie in the North

Of course when you go to a football the one thing you can’t skip on is the food. Whilst watching the game nothing is better
From the press box at Huddersfield

Lower league teams are better value for money for fans in Yorkshire

From Sheffield Wednesday to Marske United, find out which Yorkshire clubs give you the best value for money.

Survey shows Sheffield Wednesday is worst value club in Yorkshire

Cost of living is on the rise and so are football tickets, but are the price of tickets worth it?

Fans agree with the facts: Leeds United kits are too expensive

We talked to Leeds United fans about whether replica shirts are affordable and a compared them to other Yorkshire clubs.
man shaving around moustache

Movember is back in support of the biggest health issues facing men

Suicide is the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50 and around three quarters of deaths from suicides each year are
Homeless woman begging on Leeds street

Homelessness in Leeds up 48% since last Christmas, a charity says

Homelessness in Leeds is a problem all year round but especially at Christmas with the drop in temperature and the lack of support they have

Thor’s Tipi is back to Leeds and busier than ever

The Scandinavian themed bar has said it has been the busiest they have been since opening 7 years ago

Thor’s Tipi back to Leeds for the seventh year

Scandinavian themed bar says this is their busiest year yet.