‘They generate more than what I pay in bills’: Leeds homeowners turn to solar
Leeds resident claims his solar panels generate more than what he pays in energy bills.
Janie Barawitzka
9 October 2025
Environment
Actions and fines against fly-tippers increase in Leeds.
In 2017 only 93 fixed penalty notice actions were handed out even though there were 26,831 total reported incidents. In 2022 however, 305 fixed penalty
Megan Doyle
19 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
Seagulls Reuse celebrate their 20th anniversary
Seagulls reuse, a paint shop located in Holbeck, has just finished celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Sophia Kenny
6 December 2024
environment
Seagulls Reuse celebrate 20th anniversary
Seagulls Reuse celebrate 20 years in business, recycling and repurposing paint.
Ben Dinning
3 December 2024
Refill shops face risks of closure
Are people are choosing to shop for convenience rather than for the planet?
Sophia Kenny
1 December 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
Digital Newsdays
The Supermarket selling out of date food to tackle food wastage
Surplus to Purpose is a supermarket in Harehills and has been selling as much unwanted food to prevent food wastage
Leo Wood
7 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
Surplus to Purpose – “Feed the bellies, not the bins”
Today we got an insight on an organisation based in Harehills that recycles food wastage and recycles it for much cheaper.
Matthew Morgan
7 November 2024
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
Saffron Carroll
26 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
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have announced plans to build a renewable energy plant on a Green Belt in Allerton, a plan which had been previously withdrawn
Leo Wood
24 October 2024
New energy storage plans emerge despite green belt opposition.
Energy storage facility to be built on green belt in Allerton.
Matthew Morgan
24 October 2024
leedshacks
Leeds’ third Revive Reuse shop opens in Hunslet
This new store is one of five in West Yorkshire, three of which are based in Leeds
Saffron Carroll
1 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
Former school site in Leeds turned into housing estate
Former Copperfield College site is set for an upgrade as the building of a SEN school is already underway.
Caitlin Page
5 March 2024
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.
Joseph Poole
14 December 2023
Digital Newsdays
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.
Oliver Jackson-Bolton
14 December 2023
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
Oliver Jackson-Bolton
14 December 2023
Digital Newsdays
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
Jake Grattage
14 December 2023
‘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.”
Lara Goane
14 December 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
Leeds Council tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum
Leeds City Council have received funding to combat the chewing gum problem in Leeds.
annabelwales
6 November 2023
Leeds Council set to clean up the sticky problem of chewing gum
Leeds City Council have received funds to clean up the discarded chewing gum left around the city
laurabennett
6 November 2023
Deep Water exhibition to take place in Leeds
Deep Water, the following stage of the Human Aquarium is coming to Leeds.
Phan Ngo
4 November 2023
Digital Newsdays
Major Incident Declared as Storm Ciarán Sweeps The UK
The UK has been hit by extreme weather this week as Storm Ciarán moves across the nation.
Roan
2 November 2023
Leeds sustainable store converts tents into fashion
Deserted tents from Leeds fest are being upcycled by a local shop.
annabelwales
24 October 2023
Featured
Leeds shop up-cycles abandoned tents
A shop in Headingley has recycled tents into clothes after they were left behind at Leeds Festival
laurabennett
23 October 2023
Lethal storm hits the UK
As a result of climate change, the UK is experiencing a rise in extreme weather cases, particularly flooding.
charlotteravenhill
23 October 2023
Killer Storm Babet
Nine people have sadly died due to the severe conditions Storm Babet brought to the UK this week.
Ally Gregory
23 October 2023
Digital Newsdays
Leeds University Hit With Just Stop Oil Protest
Universities across the country have been targeted by Just Stop Oil this week, following an open letter to chancellors threatening action if they did not
Roan
19 October 2023
Leeds Bradford Airport exceeds night flight limit
Leeds Bradford airport have breached their amount of night flights by 747.
annabelwales
9 October 2023
Multiplatform Newsdays
Restaurants face single use plastic ban in bid to help the environment
The government has launched a fast food items ban including plastic cutlery and packaging, polystyrene cups and containers. The ban began on 1 October 2023.
Lauren Olivia Arkell
2 October 2023
Leeds Council set to bring in parking restrictions
Seven areas in Leeds are going to be affected by new parking restrictions.
annabelwales
2 October 2023
Electric cars by 2030
Environmental campaigners have continued their backlash to Rishi Sunak’s U-turn on electric cars.
laurabennett
2 October 2023
Thousands face housing shortages in Leeds
A rising number of empty properties in Leeds has made way for new funding campaigns
Molly Dutton
9 May 2023
‘Huge’ surge in cyclists across Leeds
Leeds has seen an increase in cyclists across the city since the global pandemic.
charlotteravenhill
8 December 2022
Featured
Leeds City Council not chasing up fines causing huge increase in fly tipping
Rubbish and waste dumped on the backstreet of Leeds illegally
Ally Gregory
8 December 2022
‘Deep concern’ over flights at Leeds Bradford Airport carrying less than 50 people
Statistics show empty flights at Leeds Bradford Airport.
laurabennett
8 December 2022
Climate Investigation Leeds
Leeds climate targets at risk due to bus and rail services
Bus and rail services are hindering Leeds’ climate targets.
annabelwales
8 December 2022
Climate
Fast Fashion on the rise: Survey reveals 29% don’t consider the impact it has on the environment
Fashion is fourth in a list of the worst industries for environmental impact, behind transport, housing and food.
Lauren Olivia Arkell
8 December 2022
Leeds council plans to tackle climate change
The council has asked for members of the public to read The Local Plan Update consultation and feed back with ideas to help the city
laurabennett
3 November 2022
Sewage contaminates Leeds waterworks
Update a year after Leeds was announced one of the worst places in the UK for raw sewage in rivers.
Ally Gregory
28 October 2022
Leeds council aims for zero carbon emissions by 2030
‘Your Neighbourhood, Your City, Your Planet’ scheme begins in Leeds.
laurabennett
27 October 2022
Leeds community come together to make climate action plans
Leeds City Museum is hosting an interactive event lead by Climate Action Leeds today.
Kiera Wilcox
20 October 2022
Foodbanks across Leeds welcome Students with open arms as Cost of Living Crisis Worsens
This comes after the student union at Newcastle University plans to open it’s own food bank to support students through the crisis.
junopratt
26 September 2022
‘I feel hopeless’: Amazon deforestation
Often described as ‘the lungs of the world,’ the Amazon is incredibly biodiverse. However, it is being lost at a rapid rate due to deforestation.
Hadiyah Ilyas
6 December 2021
Headingley traffic build-up leads to disruption for residents and motorists
Blocked up roadways have become a major inconvenience in Headingley and residents in the area have reached a “breaking point”
jakegriffin greer
12 November 2021
Leeds Farmers Market resurgence after Covid drove visitors away
15 years ago, the very first Headingly Farmer’s Market was held. Created by a group of volunteers with the same interest of providing good organic
paulinachodowska
12 November 2021
Leeds “army” of litter pickers
A Leeds man has created a movement with litter picking with over 12,000 bags collected.
antoniafairburn
5 November 2021
Over 100 bags of litter collected a month by campaign
Group organiser, Jeff Yates, says he has “grown a litter army” as part of the Litter-free Guiseley campaign.
bethancann
5 November 2021
Country wide march for climate organised in preparation for COP26
Activists across the United Kingdom will protest against the world’s governments on the 6th November in a bid to ban fossil fuels and embrace renewable
jakegriffin greer
29 October 2021
Insulate Britain, justified or misdirected?
Insulate Britain, are they right or wrong?
ryandenton
29 October 2021
Video
Leeds digital ads energy consumption ‘shocking’, warns expert
Environmental campaigners have stressed advertising billboards across the city do not need to remain lit up on the deserted streets, as that creates unnecessary energy
Eliza Lita
9 February 2021