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Leeds museums funding increase ‘vital’ to stay open

The Leeds Industrial Museum is set to redevelop it’s cafe and open a new railway exhibition

Toby Almond 21 October 2025

Cityscape view of modern buildings under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Green trees and a busy intersection add urban vibrancy.

Young people in Leeds hope that ‘youth guarantee’ can open more job opportunities

Young people in Leeds facing barriers to work and education say the governments new ‘youth guarantee’ could make a difference, but only if it tackles

Philippa Platt 9 October 2025

The image shows the GMB union picket line in the rain outside Airedale Hospital

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Airedale Hospital workers vow to continue striking

Hospital porters, domestics and catering staff have walked out over the past few weeks

Toby Almond 9 October 2025

Police car stationed outside of Leeds synagogue

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Police increase security at Leeds Synagogue

Police car stationed outside of Leeds Synagogue in light of the recent Manchester attack.

Gabrielle Biyere 9 October 2025

Headingley Stadium: a modern building with green geometric facades and triangular windows, surrounded by trees with autumn-coloured leaves under a cloudy sky.

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Headingley residents furious over new stadium licensing

Complaints about potential “public nuisance” have been made ahead of the Council’s licensing meeting next week.

Alison Adair 9 October 2025

Leeds Civic Hall, a grand neoclassical building with two tall clock towers topped by golden owls, stands prominently in a public square. The façade features white stone columns and ornate carvings. In the foreground, a golden statue and a decorative clock add visual interest, while a few pedestrians walk across the square under an overcast sky.

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Hundreds to sleep outside Civic Hall for homelessness awareness

With homelessness rates on the rise, Simon’s big sleep out aims to raise awareness for rough sleepers in Leeds

James Ghirarduzzi 9 October 2025

Mary Morris House, Headingley, enterance sign

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Hundreds sign petition opposing plans to house asylum-seekers in Leeds

More than 100 people have signed a petition opposing Leeds City Council plans to convert a student accommodation into homes for asylum-seekers.

Grace ODowd 9 October 2025

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‘You just don’t want to take the chance’: Women react to Hyde Park assault

A serious assault in Hyde Park has left women around the area feeling unsafe and concerned.

Georgia Lee 9 October 2025

Two people, a man wearing a ceremonial chain and a woman in a black dress, stand closely together viewing a wartime-themed display. The dimly lit exhibit features camouflage netting, photographs, and a headless mannequin dressed in a suit with a Ukrainian flag draped over the shoulders. A tripod stands nearby, and the scene is illuminated with dramatic purple and yellow lighting.

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‘We just have to keep going’ say Ukrainians in Leeds

A Ukrainian charity in Leeds held a photography exhibtion to remind people about the war in Ukraine. Emma Haresign reports…

Emma Haresign 7 October 2025

Leeds Corn Exchange-A grand, historic stone building with a curved facade and classical architectural elements. The structure features ornate carvings, arched windows, and decorative columns. A prominent round clock is set into a richly adorned pediment at the top center. Hanging flower baskets add vibrant greenery beneath the arches, softening the formal stonework.

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Heritage Open Days had “low impact” on Corn Exchange businesses

A festival celebrating culture and heritage have not had an impact of businesses located in central hubs such as Leeds Corn Exchange, Emma Haresign reports.

Emma Haresign 7 October 2025

Thirteen women pose together outdoors on a grassy field, dressed in athletic wear. Some are kneeling in front while others stand behind, smiling and relaxed. Trees and a building are visible in the background. The group appears to have just finished a run.

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Campaign launched to protect women and girls running in Leeds

Statistics show women are feeling increasingly unsafe about going for a jog

James Ghirarduzzi 7 October 2025

Leeds climbing centre raising funds after burglary

The indoor climbing wall is at a huge shortfall after a burglary last month.

George Jenkins 2 October 2025

A busy indoor train station featuring two stationary trains at adjacent platforms. The train on the left is a modern Northern Class 331 electric unit, numbered 331009, with a sleek blue and yellow design. Next to it on the right is an older Northern Class 158 diesel unit, numbered 158757, with a more classic shape and similar blue and yellow livery. The station has a high, arched roof with exposed beams and industrial lighting. Passengers are visible on the platform and escalator, and a digital clock displays the time as 16:16:35. Overhead signs direct travellers to various platforms, and daylight is visible through the far end of the station.

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Northern trials app for improved passenger experience

Passengers using Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds have been selected to take part in the trial of a new app

Jack Houldsworth 2 October 2025

A person stands presenting in front of a screen displaying Channel 4 Served, with colourful lights in the background and an image of a man cooking on the screen.

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Leeds Digital Festival celebrates its tenth year

Leeds Digital Festival has returned to the city for a tenth time. The two-week festival started 22 September and is set to continue until Friday

Alison Adair 2 October 2025

Boxes of cigarettes and packets of nicotine on a table as a result of the counterfeit goods raid

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Armley’s £80k counterfeit bust’s impact on the community

£83,000 worth of counterfeit goods have been seized, with the community now being put in a strange position.

Henry Price-Chapman 2 October 2025

A residential street with brick houses, parked cars, greenery, utility poles, and bins under a clear blue sky.

Leeds council to put grassroots at the heart of tackling poverty

From classroom to cadet hall, the hidden front line in Leeds’ fight against inequality.

Philippa Platt 2 October 2025

Signs for Little Owls Nursery placed on a fence outside of the nursery

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Nursery set to charge 25% extra on fees for parents

Little Owls Nursery bill prices are set to rise following privatisation

Ella Wignal 2 October 2025

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Shipley performers take to the skies for the first time

Over 7,000 people saw the show over the weekend

Toby Almond 2 October 2025

The image shows a rack of E-bikes and bikes on Woodhouse Road, Leeds with a view towards the city centre. You can see a church and high rise buildings in the background

The area in Leeds where you’re twice as likely to have your bike stolen

West Yorkshire Police urge cyclists to register their bikes

Toby Almond 25 September 2025

A construction site in front of a newly built three-story red-brick apartment building with white-framed windows and glass Juliet balconies. In the foreground, two orange excavators, one branded "Kubota" and the other "Doosan," are actively moving materials into a large green skip. The area is enclosed by metal safety fencing, with construction equipment, materials, and waste bags scattered around. A curved path with fresh landscaping borders the work area, while a partly cloudy sky creates a bright backdrop.

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Armley affordable housing project welcomes first residents

Yorkshire Housing, Termrim and Leeds City Council have been working on a new affordable housing project in Armley. This week, the first residents were welcomed

Jack Houldsworth 25 September 2025

‘Wasted months’: Bateson reflects on anti-climactic title bout and fallout.

An article on Jack Bateson’s European clash with Danny Quartermaine and the failed rematch.

Max Shears 23 May 2025

The first of many racers bolt down Cardigan Road

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Thousands run in memory of Rob Burrow as the Leeds Marathon continues to be special

More than 10,000 runners took part in the third edition of the event — the first since the passing of the rugby league legend

Robert Osborne 12 May 2025

Farsley Celtic Calls for Community Support

Farsley Celtic call for extra support to help them get over the line in a difficult season.

Nathan Walker 14 March 2025

This is a close up image of a tattoo artist inking somebody's arm. They appear to be doing a butterfly design

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Leeds tattoo studio offers tattoos for toys in festive season

Ink Kingz tattoo studio believe around 300 tattoos were completed over the course of the day

Saffron Carroll 15 December 2024

In this image the Lord Lieutenant is saluting to the war memorial in Victoria Gardens as people look on

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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

a group of cars parked in front of a building

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Fuel prices making jobs less worth doing in Leeds

Some people are struggling to make ends meet with the cost of fuel being as high as it is. People most affected are those who

Henry Price-Chapman 12 December 2024

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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

Warning over fly tipping filling Leeds streets

Leeds City Council largely continues to use temporary solutions, instead of tackling the root causes

Toby Almond 12 December 2024

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Arson on the rise in Leeds

The local authorities have been attempting to deal with the ongoing issue of the rise in arson cases

Leo Wood 12 December 2024

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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

Digital Newsdays

Thousands of pupils in Leeds not receiving help they need

Over the last 10 years, free school meal eligibility has risen by 50% proving the cost of living crisis is worsening along with the increasing

Janie Barawitzka 12 December 2024

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Digital Newsdays

West Yorkshire tops the tables for the highest offence rates for all hate crimes

West Yorkshire Police force areas place in the top 10 for all kinds of hate crimes except for crimes committed against people with disabilities.

Jaqwanai Sergeant 28 November 2024

Digital Newsdays

Less fly tipping on Leeds streets

There has been a 15% reduction in reported incidents across the city

Toby Almond 28 November 2024

Data shows a lack of libraries in Leeds

More than 50% of Leeds residents are more than a 15 minute walk away from a library.

James Ghirarduzzi 28 November 2024

cars parked on side of the road during daytime

Digital Newsdays

Leeds has the highest increase of rent prices across Yorkshire

A recent study has shown that the city of Leeds has had a 30% increase in rent price since 2019.

Emma Haresign 28 November 2024

A purple wall has the name TRAD Collective dispolayyed across is.

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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

Two army men in uniform are laying wreaths at Leeds cenotaph on Remebrance Sunday

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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

A black steam train pulling into Keighley Railway station as guest of the beer and music festival wait to be taken to the other locations

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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

A man is laying on the floor of the Headingley Stadium stands with a book in his hands in an orange sleeping bag as he prepares to sleep

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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

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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

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Plans revealed to improve travel around key city centre routes in Leeds

Leeds City Council announce plans to improve key travel routes around Leeds City Centre.

Emma Haresign 7 November 2024

Wreath remembering Council members who lost their lives in the war.

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

War memorial where service will take place.

Digital Newsdays

Remembrance Sunday: Leeds prepares to pay tribute to the fallen

Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, will lead the act of remembrance service this Sunday.

James Ghirarduzzi 7 November 2024

A man who is stood in the stand of Headlingley stadium rolling out a sleeping mat as he sets up his bed for the night

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Leeds fundraisers gather at stadium to spend a night under the stars for local charities

“You’ve got to do it to know what it’s like”

Saffron Carroll 4 November 2024

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Youth Demand: The up and coming activist group in Leeds

Youth Demand are an activist group made up of young and passionate members of society looking to make an instant impact on current affairs…

James Ghirarduzzi 31 October 2024

Digital Newsdays

First-ever Festival of Play comes to Leeds

For this week during the holiday, daily activities are being ran by volunteers around Leeds.

Toby Almond 31 October 2024

Digital Newsdays

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.

Lonan Sheldrake 31 October 2024

Arson attack at Leeds car garage

The fire damaged five cars.

Sophia Kenny 28 October 2024

Crowds on people getting off an old steam train at Oxenhope station. There are people sat at a picnic bench on the left. The sun is shining and the sky is blue

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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

Saffron Carroll 26 October 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

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.

Toby Almond 24 October 2024

Halifax dog rescued after being trapped for seven days

Rose the dog was trapped for seven days.

Sophia Kenny 24 October 2024

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Steve’s Auto Centre: Suspected arson in Leeds garage fire

Five cars have been torched at a garage in Leeds.

Ben Dinning 22 October 2024

assorted-color clothes hanged inside department store with lights turned on

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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

Philippa Platt 17 October 2024

Digital Newsdays

Leeds independent newspaper secures future with National Lottery Funding

West Leeds Dispatch will continue reporting in Leeds for the foreseeable future.

Mason Round 17 October 2024

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Digital Newsday – BA Journalism Thursday 17th October 2024

The Digital Newsday for BA Journalism Students is a chance to make and break stories

Chris Brennan 17 October 2024

Bradford athlete Ellie Horrocks breaks 24 hour chest-to-floor burpee World Record.

20-year-old, Bradford triathlete and Hyrox athlete Ellie Horrocks shocked everyone as she completed 8,321 burpees across 24 hours, raising £10,500 in aid of blood cancer

Freya Batkin 16 October 2024

Eco Power Stadium in Doncaster. Home of the Doncaster Rovers Football Club

Digital Newsdays

Captain Sharp return gives Doncaster Rovers fans hope for a long-awaited promotion

Billy Sharp makes a return to Doncaster Rovers after 10 years chasing for promotion

Emanuel Agyekum 16 October 2024

Halifax Women warming up in Nottingham Forest grounds

Digital Newsdays

Halifax FC Women rebuild team after major player losses last season.

Halifax FC Women have been signing new players all season after all bar one left at the end of last season, this has been a

Charlotte Green 16 October 2024

A sculpture resembling giant metal ribbons in Leeds city centre

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

Concern for improper usage of fireworks in Bradford grows

Fireworks are causing disruption to Bradford residents.

Sophia Kenny 15 October 2024

Gun crime in West Yorkshire has hit an all time high

New data released by West Yorkshire Police uncovered that gun crime is at it’s highest level yet, with 626 offences in the last year alone

Sophie Nicholson 14 October 2024

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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue issue warning ahead of firework shows and bonfire night

The flashing lights face another year of callouts for bin fires and out-of-control campfires.

Flynn Connolly 9 October 2024

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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

Scabies surge hits Yorkshire as experts call for change

A recent report has revealed that hundreds of children across Yorkshire have been treated in hospital for scabies, an increase of two-thirds on last year.

Joseph Poole 8 October 2024

An image of the Old Red Lion pub located on York Road, Whinmoor. The building is white with red signage. The bottom windows are boarded up and the top windows have been smashed. The grass at the front of the building is overgrown.

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Health concerns over plans to convert derelict Leeds pub into a McDonalds

Of the 500 people surveyed in the public consultation, 61 per cent were in support of the proposal to replace the pub with a McDonald’s

Saffron Carroll 8 October 2024

Clabber stirs up chaos at Hyde Park Book Club

Audiences were there to support Leeds’ newest ‘supergroup.’

Sophia Kenny 3 October 2024

Leeds bus with a junk food advert on the side

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Junk food adverts to be banned on buses and trains in Leeds

West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracey Barbin, has pledge to ban junk food adverts on buses and trains to help with childhood obesity.

Caitlin Page 1 October 2024

MP and Secretary of state for Northern Ireland poses with the new blue plaque

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Blue plaque dedicated to anti-fascist history of Leeds

A blue plaque has been unveiled, marking the site of a 1930’s anti-fascist demonstration.

Jake Grattage 1 October 2024

Clothing racks inside the Revive Reuse shop, in Kirklees. There are green signs on the walls behind.

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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

Council launch careers fairs to counter unemployment crisis

Youth unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic.

Joseph Poole 24 September 2024

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Cricket players unhappy with ‘dangerous’ league schedule

Players are upset about the late cricket schedule.

Matthew Caines 24 September 2024

When life gives you Apple: how Chris Brennan carved his career

Chris Brennan built his career as a successful magazine journalist, exposing some of the large issues in the technology industry over the years.

Molly Dutton 14 May 2024

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Mental health matters at Lowes Park

On the day of the first major competition of the year, a more important subject stood out.

Sean O'Connor 9 May 2024

“One game too many,” Halifax Town manager Chris Millington explains playoff loss

FC Halifax Town miss out on promotion for the second time in three years after suffering a 4-2 defeat to Solihull Moors in the Vanarama

Ethan Illingworth 7 May 2024

This week on Stethoscope Stories

A podcast where we talk about all things health

Saffron Carroll 11 March 2024

New campaign launched urging parents to get their children vaccinated

A public health campaign now been launched aiming to remind parents of the serious risks of diseases like measles

Saffron Carroll 5 March 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

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

Saffron Carroll 22 February 2024

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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.

Caitlin Page 21 February 2024

Criminals target Leeds students

Police warn of burglars as break-ins rise

rebeccathornberry 20 February 2024

Man arrested after fireworks thrown at people

Man arrested after people and cars where hit with fireworks

sophiamoody 20 February 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

Football

‘I want to see out my career at Harrogate’ – Captain Josh Falkingham admits he has no plans of leaving Harrogate Town

Harrogate Town AFC’s skipper hope to stay with the club until the end of his career.

Billy Dawson 12 January 2024

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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

Oliver Jackson-Bolton 10 January 2024

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Leeds Beckett’s high-flying 2s shock Beckett 1s in dramatic late upset

Leeds Beckett Men’s 2s 2-1 Leeds Beckett Men’s 1s

Billy Dawson 9 January 2024

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Christmas

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

Kiera Wilcox 15 December 2023

A box full of a variety of food being prepared to give to foodbank users

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

Digital Newsdays

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

Flynn Connolly 14 December 2023

Food prices increase by 30% in two years

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

Saffron Carroll 14 December 2023

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

Kiera Wilcox 12 December 2023

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Yorkshire cat rescues are struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis

There has been a shocking 25% rise in the number of people giving up their pets this year – RSPCA UK

Kiera Wilcox 4 December 2023

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UK food price rises highest after a decade

The government said food prices have increased to the highest level in 13 years.

Phan Ngo 1 December 2023

two girls drawing arounnd stensils on fabric to make reusable sanitary pads

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Getting Clean: Soap for Hope and the road to recovery

Soap for Hope bars help provide purpose for recovering addicts in Leeds and West Yorkshire

Molly Dutton 21 November 2023

115 people die by suicide in the UK every week – 75% of those deaths being male says Office for National statistics

Andy’s man club is the UK’s leading mens talking charity. Their branding has been wrapped around both ends of a TransPennine Express Class 185 train

Lauren Olivia Arkell 20 November 2023

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