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The people of Beeston want to tackle main issues within their community.
Doodle Chat offers free sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Burley based wellbeing group 'Doodle Chat' are fundraising to stay open.
The club takes part in the Ping Pong World Championship each year
The Arbeau Dancers practice on Saturday mornings at Temple Newsam and are open for new recruits
Methley Estate is one of the Yorkshire farms which sells Christmas trees all year round
Person at Risk of Violence (PARV) fees will be scrapped from next month.
With the return of Leeds Big Sleep, participates prepare to sleep under the stadium
A recent opinion poll conducted by IPSOS showed only 14% of people are still willing to vote blue.
The plans will see 47 new homes built if approved.
Recent polling suggests Reform are the most likely party to form the next UK government.
Leeds city council has shared plans to tackle e-bikes being ridden in pedestrian spaces after people have been complaining about their safety.
The Leeds Industrial Museum is set to redevelop it's cafe and open a new railway exhibition
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
Hospital porters, domestics and catering staff have walked out over the past few weeks
Police car stationed outside of Leeds Synagogue in light of the recent Manchester attack.
Complaints about potential "public nuisance" have been made ahead of the Council's licensing meeting next week.
With homelessness rates on the rise, Simon's big sleep out aims to help rough sleepers 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.
A serious assault in Hyde Park has left women around the area feeling unsafe and concerned.
A Ukrainian charity in Leeds held a photography exhibtion to remind people about the war in Ukraine. Emma Haresign reports...
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.
Statistics show women are feeling increasingly unsafe about going for a jog.
The indoor climbing wall is at a huge shortfall after a burglary last month.
Passengers using Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds have been selected to take part in the trial of a new app
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
£83,000 worth of counterfeit goods have been seized, with the community now being put in a strange position.
From classroom to cadet hall, the hidden front line in Leeds' fight against inequality.
Little Owls Nursery bill prices are set to rise following privatisation
Over 7,000 people saw the show over the weekend
West Yorkshire Police urge cyclists to register their bikes
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
An article on Jack Bateson's European clash with Danny Quartermaine and the failed rematch.
More than 10,000 runners took part in the third edition of the event — the first since the passing of the rugby league legend
Farsley Celtic call for extra support to help them get over the line in a difficult season.
Ink Kingz tattoo studio believe around 300 tattoos were completed over the course of the day
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
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
The region is performing badly according to several key datasets.
Leeds City Council largely continues to use temporary solutions, instead of tackling the root causes
The local authorities have been attempting to deal with the ongoing issue of the rise in arson cases
An investigation reveals that the region is one of the worst performing for weapons crimes
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
West Yorkshire Police force areas place in the top 10 for all kinds of hate crimes except for crimes committed against people with disabilities.
There has been a 15% reduction in reported incidents across the city
More than 50% of Leeds residents are more than a 15 minute walk away from a library.
A recent study has shown that the city of Leeds has had a 30% increase in rent price since 2019.
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.
Leeds City Council announce plans to improve key travel routes around Leeds City Centre.
This Sunday is the remembrance service in Leeds however, have young people become apathetic towards the day.
Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, will lead the act of remembrance service this Sunday.
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Youth Demand are an activist group made up of young and passionate members of society looking to make an instant impact on current affairs...
For this week during the holiday, daily activities are being ran by volunteers around Leeds.
Youth Demand is a new activist group which comprises of young people who were largely part of Just Stop Oil, previously.
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
Northern Rail are hoping to see a noticeable difference in delays this year due to new technologies
The plan is unlikely to have sudden change due to limited funding, Leeds City Council has confirmed.
Rose the dog was trapped for seven days.
Five cars have been torched at a garage in Leeds.
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
West Leeds Dispatch will continue reporting in Leeds for the foreseeable future.
The Digital Newsday for BA Journalism Students is a chance to make and break stories
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
Billy Sharp makes a return to Doncaster Rovers after 10 years chasing for promotion
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
A sculpture dedicated to nearly 400 women has been unveiled in Leeds city centre.
Fireworks are causing disruption to Bradford residents.
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
The flashing lights face another year of callouts for bin fires and out-of-control campfires.
Leeds Civic trust has unveiled a new blue plaque honouring the work of visionary dance teacher Nadine Senior MBE.
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.
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
Audiences were there to support Leeds' newest 'supergroup.'
West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracey Barbin, has pledge to ban junk food adverts on buses and trains to help with childhood obesity.
A blue plaque has been unveiled, marking the site of a 1930’s anti-fascist demonstration.
This new store is one of five in West Yorkshire, three of which are based in Leeds
Youth unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic.
Players are upset about the late cricket schedule.
Chris Brennan built his career as a successful magazine journalist, exposing some of the large issues in the technology industry over the years.
On the day of the first major competition of the year, a more important subject stood out.
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
A public health campaign now been launched aiming to remind parents of the serious risks of diseases like measles
Former Copperfield College site is set for an upgrade as the building of a SEN school is already underway.
One in five children in Leeds are living in poverty, according to the councillor in charge of children's care
Measles cases have drasticly risen in Leeds causing concern for parents of young children.
Man arrested after people and cars where hit with fireworks
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.
Harrogate Town AFC's skipper hope to stay with the club until the end of his career.
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
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More than 66,000 more people will become homeless in the UK by 2024 - Crisis Housing Charity
Leeds has seen a 66% increase in foodbank usage over the past three years causing many people to question why.