Multiplatform Newsdays
Leeds’ new underground venue to boost rave culture
New venue Under the Arches is set to host its first gig on September 27.
Ella Wignal
25 September 2025
Culture
Surprise in store for film fans at Leeds cinema crawl
An unexpected twist will happen at one of the four venues.
Georgia Lee
25 September 2025
Featured
Leeds celebrates sporting icons with murals
Five murals have been unveiled in and around Leeds recently.
George Jenkins
25 September 2025
New chapter for The Bookish Type
Leeds’ first Queer independent bookshop has been taken over by new ownership after half a decade.
Macy Wright
25 September 2025
leedsnow
White Ribbon Day: a call to end violence against women
White Ribbon Day, held annually on 25 November, is a global movement urging individuals, particularly men, to take a stand against domestic violence and promote
Saffron Carroll
7 January 2025
leedsnow
Christmas comes to Leeds as markets return for another year
Leeds has become a festive wonderland with the return of its popular Christmas markets, featuring handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and attractions like ice skating and
Saffron Carroll
16 December 2024
Multiplatform Newsdays
Leeds commemorates Remembrance Day with tributes to fallen heroes
Leeds gathered to honour and remember the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, with poignant ceremonies, parades, and moments of reflection across the
Saffron Carroll
14 December 2024
West Yorkshire firearm offences triple in the last decade
Weapons offences are on the rise in the West Yorkshire region.
Jack Houldsworth
12 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Major crime in West Yorkshire on the rise
The region is performing badly according to several key datasets.
Ella Wignal
12 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds United struggle to break hooligan stereotype
Leeds United fans are tarnished with the ‘Dirty Leeds’ stereotype, despite the club’s shift away from hooliganism.
Ella Wignal
12 December 2024
#TEAMCRIME
Crimes spike in West Yorkshire prompts call for extra funding
An investigation reveals that the region is one of the worst performing for weapons crimes
Jack Houldsworth
12 December 2024
Local school children show off lanterns at light switch-on
The annual Farsley Christmas light switch-on has been joined by a parade of lanterns made by local school children
Jake Grattage
10 December 2024
Charity shop selling only designer clothes opens in Leeds
Edit by Marie Curie is focused on sustainability and curbing the fast fashion trend. The shop promotes buying second-hand clothes and accessories to create a
Jake Grattage
10 December 2024
Multiplatform Newsdays
Leeds record shop opens new venue on first anniversary
Record Plant in Farsley has opened a new venue only a year after initially opening
Jake Grattage
10 December 2024
Leeds Model Railway Exhibition full steam ahead over the weekend
Held annually the festival is very popular with local train enthusiasts and interested members of the general public.
Oliver Jackson-Bolton
10 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds train passengers dropped by 6 million since 2019
Hybrid working has led to a drop in train use across stations in Leeds.
Georgia Lee
28 November 2024
leedshacks
Sustainable fashion company TRAD Collective win Fashion for Good award
TRAD Collective, a sustainable fashion company from Leeds are doing their part to slow down the climate emergancy we face.
Caitlin Page
21 November 2024
Featured
A silent city: Leeds remembers fallen soilders
At the 106th Armistice Day, the people of Leeds joined serving soilders, vetrans, religious leaders and members of the council to pay their respects to
Caitlin Page
20 November 2024
leedshacks
5 mile pub crawl along Worth Valley railway line
With over 120 differnt alcoholic drinks to try, the Worth Valley Railway beer and music festival was a hit with people travelling from across the
Caitlin Page
20 November 2024
leedshacks
Headingley Stadium puts up fundraisers for the night
The Leeds Big Sleep event took place for its 8th year as three Leeds based chaity look to raiser money for the work they do
Caitlin Page
20 November 2024
leedshacks
Compass Festival 2024: How important is art to people in Leeds?
The people of the city have been giving their views on the cities’ art culture.
Flynn Connolly
12 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
Do young people care about Remembrance Day
This Sunday is the remembrance service in Leeds however, have young people become apathetic towards the day.
Lonan Sheldrake
7 November 2024
Government
New business rates hit music venues
Business rate increases in the recent budget are set to hit music venues severely.
Ben Dinning
5 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
The Halloween house with over 45,000 lights
Within the streets of Crossgates is a house with over 45,000 lights.
Georgia Lee
31 October 2024
Culture
Leeds goes loco for churros
Churros Locos has opened their first Yorkshire branch in Leeds city centre.
Ben Dinning
29 October 2024
leedshacks
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
Saffron Carroll
26 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds’ inaugural Festival of Fun arrives
Leeds’ Festival of Fun is set to bring plenty of activities for children in the half-term holidays.
Ella Wignal
24 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds City Museum announces Halloween trail
Free Halloween event announced for children during October half-term at Leeds City Museum
Ella Wignal
17 October 2024
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.
Georgia Lee
17 October 2024
Leeds prepares for annual Light Night
Leeds Light Night is a free event that kicks off next Thursday, 24 October.
George Jenkins
17 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Sculpture honours nearly 400 Leeds women
A sculpture dedicated to nearly 400 women has been unveiled in Leeds city centre.
Jake Grattage
15 October 2024
leedshacks
Leeds 200th blue plaque dedicated to visionary dance teacher
Leeds Civic trust has unveiled a new blue plaque honouring the work of visionary dance teacher Nadine Senior MBE.
Jake Grattage
8 October 2024
Record fair hosts vinyl revival
Leeds Record Fair takes place in Kirkgate Market this Saturday.
Ben Dinning
8 October 2024
Second-hand September: The rise of rehoming clothes
Today, more and more people are buying second hand clothing with the sector seeing a 27.2 per cent increase since 2021 acroding to statistic. But
Caitlin Page
30 September 2024
Culture
Plans in place to repeat Indie Cinema Crawl after successful launch
Organisers believe around 250 people attended the cinema crawl and plans are already in place for a repeat next year
Saffron Carroll
26 September 2024
leedshacks
Pub Piano Competition showcases Leeds’ talent on the keys
On Friday the 20th, 8 pianists got together at the Tetley to compete against each other for a prize of £500.
Flynn Connolly
24 September 2024
Georgian artefacts uncovered at original Leeds railway station
Fragments of the original main train station in Leeds have been unearthed by a team of archeologists.
Oliver Jackson-Bolton
24 September 2024
My trip to LA: an unforgettable experience
From Leeds to LA- a once in a lifetime opportunity that has improved my journalistic life forever.
Caitlin Page
17 May 2024
This week on Stethoscope Stories
A podcast where we talk about all things health
Saffron Carroll
11 March 2024
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.
Joe Jacklin
18 January 2024
People in Leeds welcome Christmas by making wreaths
It is now possible for people to make their own wreath to celebrate Christmas.
Phan Ngo
15 December 2023
Digital Newsdays
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.
Caitlin Page
14 December 2023
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
Caitlin Page
14 December 2023
Thor’s Tipi back to Leeds for the seventh year
Scandinavian themed bar says this is their busiest year yet.
annabelwales
11 December 2023
Leeds City Council crack down on underage vaping
Leeds Council have started a campaign to reduce the number of young people vaping.
annabelwales
27 November 2023
Deep Water climate change exhibition comes to Leeds
Imagine Leeds hosts the Deep Water immersive exhibition for Climate Action Leeds
Molly Dutton
21 November 2023
Harehills foodbank sees increase in demand for food
A local foodbank has seen a surge in people using their resources as a result of the cost of living crisis.
annabelwales
20 November 2023
Digital Newsdays
Remembrance Sunday in Leeds
The city of Leeds prepares to remember those who have fought in wars past and present this Sunday.
Caitlin Page
9 November 2023
Digital Newsdays
The art exhibition introducing the fourth dimension to Leeds
“And She Built a Crooked House”
Jake Grattage
2 November 2023
Culture
Headingley residents speak out after ‘busiest Otley Run yet’
Headingley resident, Izzy Holden, gives her thoughts on Leeds’ famous Otley Run following Halloween weekend.
Ben Dinning
2 November 2023
Digital Newsdays
Day of The Dead resurrected in Leeds
The Day of the Dead has been bought to life in Leeds through a pioneering grief project.
Caitlin Page
2 November 2023
Digital Newsdays
New £3 million Asian restaurant launches in Leeds
Located in the Merrion Centre, Blue Pavilion went public on Monday 30 October.
Joseph Poole
2 November 2023
XL Bully dogs confirmed to be banned
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the breed XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year.
laurabennett
1 November 2023
Rishi Sunak bans XL Bullies
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that XL Bully dogs will be banned.
annabelwales
31 October 2023
Digital Newsdays
Scream Park makes horrifying return to Hell Lane
The Yorkshire Scream Park is back this year for another thrill filled Halloween experience.
Molly Dutton
16 October 2023
Mum of teenage murder victim exposes harrowing reality of knife crime
Mother of murder victim fights to educate young people on the consequences of knife crime
Molly Dutton
9 October 2023
Visitors to enjoy new activities at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Visitors can participate in many different activities and events at the farm this winter.
Phan Ngo
2 October 2023
Valerie Flood- My everyday experience of Racism
Valerie Flood, 21, was born in Ghana and moved to London when she was seven. In 2020, she moved to Leeds for university. She recalls
Lauren Olivia Arkell
20 November 2022
Leeds university announce cost of living support
Leeds Beckett University reveal a range of support during the cost of living crisis.
connorbriggs
7 November 2022
Becoming the Ouroboros art exhibit at University of Leeds
Exhibition by Leeds collage alumni during the punk rock times.
Aayushi Shahu
3 November 2022
Crime rates increase in student areas in Leeds
Leeds students are facing higher crime rates as returners have moved back to the city
Molly Dutton
27 October 2022
Rise in education loans lead to student debts
Dealing with student debt is hard specially being an international student.
Aayushi Shahu
20 October 2022
Black History Month 2022 aims for fair education in Leeds
The Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) of Leeds Beckett University has hosted research seminars with professors around the UK during Black History Month
Phan Ngo
13 October 2022
Leeds sexual health charities target silence
Sexual health charities like Yorkshire Mesmac are getting people talking about sex and testing
Molly Dutton
12 October 2022
Yorkshire bars face threat of closure amid surging energy costs
Bars in West Yorkshire face rising costs
connorbriggs
10 October 2022
Residents of Hyde Park no longer surprised at attempted house burglaries
Hyde Park, a well known student area, has been growing a bad reputation over the years with attempted crimes no longer shocking the residents.
paulinachodowska
10 January 2022
Reclaim The Night Leeds hosts 44th annual protest.
Hundreds of people took to Leeds streets to protest women’s rights with advocate group Reclaim The Night.
Mia Eden
29 November 2021
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner crowned as the positives and negatives of the show are questioned
‘Drag race has had an overwhelmingly positive effect in the sense that it’s formatted for mainstream audiences’
sapphirecostello
26 November 2021
Fear over Leeds Winter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland Christmas experience begins in Leeds today but faces concern on the popularity it will receive.
connorbriggs
26 November 2021
Leeds group helps vulnerable people get support.
For The People aims to help vulnerable people in Leeds through services by volunteers.
Mia Eden
22 November 2021
Artists helping to bring life back to Leeds
Two artists are working on bringing life back to New Briggate.
antoniafairburn
19 November 2021
Leeds high street to get new lease of life
East Street Arts have selected two artists to work as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone Programme.
bethancann
19 November 2021
Straight people told to stay away from LGBTQ+ clubs
Scared of being spiked, club goers have turned towards LGBTQ+ clubs for respite.
junopratt
5 November 2021
Sound of the City: Exploring the past, embracing the future
‘A lot of the projects will continue as we’ve found other exhibition spaces’
sapphirecostello
29 October 2021
Sounds of the City Video
Sounds of the City; a project recently created by Kirkstall Abbey House Museum, Better Songs Production and local artists, exploring and remembering Leeds musical
junopratt
29 October 2021
Video
Drag queen Dolls Nest describes COVID-hit industry as ‘heart-wrenching’
‘Crystal Methyd’ runner-up on Rupaul’s Drag performing at Revolucion de Cuba in Leeds
Emmie Penkett
30 October 2020