Culture
Horsforth has been ranked as the happiest place to live in Leeds according to a recent survey. The leafy suburb pipped neighbouring Bramhope, Chapel Allerton
The church needs funding to repair its damaged tower.
The town sits just five miles from Leeds centre.
The Arbeau Dancers are a group based in west Yorkshire who perform dances from the 15th to the 19th century.
The Arbeau Dancers practice on Saturday mornings at Temple Newsam and are open for new recruits
Moortown Rugby Club host their annual Bonfire Night Celebration but attendees have their concerns about the holiday and the behavior of some during it
Leftbank welcomes local businesses for early Christmas market
The inaugural Leeds Santa Dash raised money for charity and provided plenty of festive cheer.
Celebrating Frankenstein Friday and how Mary Shelley's novel has inspired Leeds born authors.
The festival takes place at Kirkgate Market each year
The annual exhibition from Assembly House in Armley has returned.
Footfall in Leeds high streets have been in decline, Emma Haresign reports...
The Leeds Industrial Museum is set to redevelop it's cafe and open a new railway exhibition
The exhibition is celebrating the last 60 years of music in Leeds along with the 60th anniversary of Leeds Conservatoire.
Opera North's collaboration with Phoenix Dance Theatre aims to attract the new generation to live productions.
Leeds liquor store, Latitude Wine and Liquor Merchant celebrate the unique flavors of alcohol for National Liquor Day.
Cemetery turns stage for an exhibition celebrating the life and works of Leeds poet Tony Harrison who passed away last week
Yorkshire author publishes newest addition to best-selling children's series
A Ukrainian charity in Leeds held a photography exhibtion to remind people about the war in Ukraine. Emma Haresign reports...
A copy of the book has made its way into Leeds Central library.
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
New venue Under the Arches is set to host its first gig on September 27.
An unexpected twist will happen at one of the four venues.
Five murals have been unveiled in and around Leeds recently.
Leeds' first Queer independent bookshop has been taken over by new ownership after half a decade.
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
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
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
Weapons offences are on the rise in the West Yorkshire region.
The region is performing badly according to several key datasets.
Leeds United fans are tarnished with the 'Dirty Leeds' stereotype, despite the club's shift away from hooliganism.
An investigation reveals that the region is one of the worst performing for weapons crimes
The annual Farsley Christmas light switch-on has been joined by a parade of lanterns made by local school children
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
Record Plant in Farsley has opened a new venue only a year after initially opening
Held annually the festival is very popular with local train enthusiasts and interested members of the general public.
Hybrid working has led to a drop in train use across stations in Leeds.
TRAD Collective, a sustainable fashion company from Leeds are doing their part to slow down the climate emergancy we face.
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
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
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
The people of the city have been giving their views on the cities' art culture.
This Sunday is the remembrance service in Leeds however, have young people become apathetic towards the day.
Business rate increases in the recent budget are set to hit music venues severely.
Within the streets of Crossgates is a house with over 45,000 lights.
Churros Locos has opened their first Yorkshire branch in Leeds city centre.
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
Leeds' Festival of Fun is set to bring plenty of activities for children in the half-term holidays.
Free Halloween event announced for children during October half-term at Leeds City Museum
With over 50 installations and a range of international and national artists, Light Night is not one to miss.
Leeds Light Night is a free event that kicks off next Thursday, 24 October.
A sculpture dedicated to nearly 400 women has been unveiled in Leeds city centre.
Leeds Civic trust has unveiled a new blue plaque honouring the work of visionary dance teacher Nadine Senior MBE.
Leeds Record Fair takes place in Kirkgate Market this Saturday.
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
Organisers believe around 250 people attended the cinema crawl and plans are already in place for a repeat next year
On Friday the 20th, 8 pianists got together at the Tetley to compete against each other for a prize of £500.
Fragments of the original main train station in Leeds have been unearthed by a team of archeologists.
From Leeds to LA- a once in a lifetime opportunity that has improved my journalistic life forever.
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.
It is now possible for people to make their own wreath to celebrate Christmas.
Leeds has seen a 66% increase in foodbank usage over the past three years causing many people to question why.
The economic crisis is affecting many aspects of day-to-day life for people in Leeds
Scandinavian themed bar says this is their busiest year yet.
Leeds Council have started a campaign to reduce the number of young people vaping.
Imagine Leeds hosts the Deep Water immersive exhibition for Climate Action Leeds
A local foodbank has seen a surge in people using their resources as a result of the cost of living crisis.
The city of Leeds prepares to remember those who have fought in wars past and present this Sunday.
"And She Built a Crooked House"
Headingley resident, Izzy Holden, gives her thoughts on Leeds' famous Otley Run following Halloween weekend.
The Day of the Dead has been bought to life in Leeds through a pioneering grief project.
Located in the Merrion Centre, Blue Pavilion went public on Monday 30 October.
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the breed XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year.
Rishi Sunak has confirmed that XL Bully dogs will be banned.
The Yorkshire Scream Park is back this year for another thrill filled Halloween experience.
Mother of murder victim fights to educate young people on the consequences of knife crime
Visitors can participate in many different activities and events at the farm this winter.
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
Leeds Beckett University reveal a range of support during the cost of living crisis.
Exhibition by Leeds collage alumni during the punk rock times.
Leeds students are facing higher crime rates as returners have moved back to the city
Dealing with student debt is hard specially being an international student.
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
Sexual health charities like Yorkshire Mesmac are getting people talking about sex and testing
Bars in West Yorkshire face rising costs
Hyde Park, a well known student area, has been growing a bad reputation over the years with attempted crimes no longer shocking the residents.
Hundreds of people took to Leeds streets to protest women's rights with advocate group Reclaim The Night.
'Drag race has had an overwhelmingly positive effect in the sense that it's formatted for mainstream audiences'
The Winter Wonderland Christmas experience begins in Leeds today but faces concern on the popularity it will receive.
For The People aims to help vulnerable people in Leeds through services by volunteers.
Two artists are working on bringing life back to New Briggate.
East Street Arts have selected two artists to work as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone Programme.
Scared of being spiked, club goers have turned towards LGBTQ+ clubs for respite.
'A lot of the projects will continue as we’ve found other exhibition spaces’
Sounds of the City; a project recently created by Kirkstall Abbey House Museum, Better Songs Production and local artists, exploring and remembering Leeds musical history.
'Crystal Methyd' runner-up on Rupaul's Drag performing at Revolucion de Cuba in Leeds