Newsday

Government announces rise in university tuition fees

The Secretary of State announced university tuition fees will increase from £9250 to £9535 per year.
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The demand for student accommodation in Leeds.

Leeds is home to several well sought after universities. As a result, the demand for purpose built student accommodation is at an all time high.

High-flying York City’s FA Cup dreams come to an end against Wycombe Wanderers

After a brilliant start to the season, York's run in the FA Cup came to a premature end at the hands of Wycombe Wanderers

Leeds tennis courts reopen after renovation

Leeds encourages citizens to take part in sport with recently revamped tennis facilities around the city
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The renovation plans of the Horsfall Stadium

BPA home ground plans to improve stadium access and home match attendance.
The moment the full time whistle went

Leeds Beckett seconds knocked out of national cup in first round

Cup magic strikes again with Leeds Beckett 2nd team getting knocked out to Northumbria 4th team 4-3. Kevin Heetun the Leeds Beckett coach said “We

Leeds Beckett extend invincible run in dominant fashion against Loughborough

Leeds Beckett put on a show to remain top of the BUCS Rugby League table.

Ram media produce documentary on Leeds Rhinos

The media company produce an in depth look to how Super League team Leeds Rhinos operate over the past season.

Jack White pens two-year deal for Yorkshire

Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) have bolstered their bowling lineup with the addition of 32-year-old fast bowler, Jack White, from Northamptonshire.

Leeds businesses plans after government ban on vapes.

The government's plans to ban disposable vapes will see Leeds businesses struggling.

Leeds businesses suffer after government crackdown on vapes

New legislation will see disposable vapes banned from 1 June 2025.

Refurbished swimming pool reopens at Headingley Campus

Leeds Beckett University have continued to improve their sporting facilities, as renovations on Headingley Campus' swimming pool have just been completed.

RFL announce first England vs Australia Ashes series for 2025

England facing the Siva Tau at Headingley in the last test of the autumn

Amateur Leeds cricket club make numerous ground improvements

Leeds amateur cricket club Rodley CC are making massive improvements to the ground.

Coventry NIHL Blaze slip at final hurdle to extend their losing streak.

Coventry NIHL Blaze fell short once again on the weekend losing in the final minute to the Sutton Sting.
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BECKETT GOLF TAKE ON MOVEMBER | AN INTERVIEW WITH: LEEDS BECKETT GOLFER WILL HOLBORN

An interview with Leeds Beckett University Golfer Will Holborn about his society's Movember campaign this year to help raise money and awareness for mens health.
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Sixes Social Cricket Bar set to be unveiled in Headingley

A brand new bar enters Headingley town centre. Round the corner from the stadium, the immersive sports bar allows cricket enthusiasts to compete against others

Leeds Beckett runner trades trainers for boxing boots.

3rd year Jess Connolly has her sights set on the Leeds Beckett fight night as she signs up to explore a new challenge
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Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice host a fire and LEGO walk

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice hosted a fire and LEGO walk to help raise funds for their charity that supports families across West Yorkshire who
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The current state of Leeds United Football Club

A promotion that had to be postponed, a soon to be renovated Elland Road and more about the current state of Leeds United

Jess Connolly takes on Leeds fight night.

Jess Connolly is taking on fight night and leaving her running trainers behind for a night of boxing. It will take place on the 30th
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Club atmosphere at a high for nine unbeaten Park Avenue

After back to back relegations, Bradford (Park Avenue) have finally found their rhythm on the pitch in the Northern Premier League East.
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Leeds United Women’s return to Elland Road in Yorkshire Derby

Leeds United Women host Yorkshire Derby against York City Ladies at Elland Road on Sunday 17th November.
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Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice hosts LEGO and Fire walk fundraiser

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice raised £6,400 during a LEGO and Firewalk event to support the hospice's vital services for families facing life-limiting conditions.
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Wear it Pink, one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK takes place this week

Breast Cancer Now believe that with this fundraising and research, anyone diagnosed with Breast Cancer by 2050 will survive
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New business rates hit music venues

Business rate increases in the recent budget are set to hit music venues severely.

Live Blog – November 5th

News from Leeds Hacks as it unfolds on Tuesday November the 5th.
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Staying safe around bonfires

Emma Haresign looks into fire safety around bonfire night
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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...
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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.
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Keep your family safe around bonfires and fireworks

Bonfire Night is round the corner with firefighters and nurses urging people to stay safe throughout this period.

Funding and support offered to new businesses in Leeds

New Businesses in Leeds are being offered grants, advice and mentorships from a number of local organisations.
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Leeds City Council is set to amplify Business Innovation in Leeds

Leeds City Council wants to encourage more business innovation in Leeds in order to improve the community and make Leeds a more inclusive place to

Halloween: Questionable Costumes

It’s Halloween, and with that comes costumes. From pirates to princesses, which costumes are deemed offensive? Dressing up as something controversial is a cancelable offense

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Labour’s first budget divides councillors and businesses across Leeds

On Wednesday the 30th of October Keir Starmer along with his Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced Labour's first budget since 2010
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Leeds International Film Festival Returns to the City

Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is back for the 38th time and it is bigger than ever.

Crossgates home offers free light display

Hodgson Family Lights has over 30,000 Halloween lights at their house.

Small business owners’ requests for grants denied by the council

Local small business owners are being denied grants from the council to jumpstart their businesses due to harsh regulations.
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The debate over controversial Halloween costumes.

Halloween costumes occupy a complicated intersection between expression and sensitivity.
LBU 2nd Team after beating Uni of Leed 2nd team 3.5-2.5

Beckett Golf triumph over Uni of Leeds in rivalry match up

Beckett 2nds hosted Uni of Leeds' 2nds at Horsforth Golf Course in the league.
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Gravitate: The growing fitness movement amongst young adults and students

During the 2020 COVID lockdown university student, Ben Taylor, started his fitness brand which spiraled into a movement of connecting people through fitness.

Rent increases significantly in Leeds

The government has put in place the proposal that requires social landlords to increase rents, based upon the consumer price index of 6.7%.

Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC

The Celt Army will play their next five home games at Tarmac Silverlands Stadium
Barnsley and Doncaster line up before kick off.

Barnsley face low attendances as fans turn their back on the EFL trophy

Low attendances were seen in Barnsley's recent EFL trophy fixtures against Man united U21's and Doncaster Rovers

From Car Crash to Marathon Runner – The Inspiring Story of James Johnson

James Johnson was in a serious car accident in June. Now, post-recovery, he has his eyes on the Leeds Half Marathon in May
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New fitness programme implemented at Leeds Beckett University

Recent additions of new Hyrox and junior strength and conditioning classes have improved Headingley Campus' weekly fitness offerings.

Unstoppable Collins guides England to huge win over the French

England defeat France 66-33 in a tough encounter as their preparation for the 2026 World Cup continues
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Beckett Scholar flew from Leeds to Tokyo for International Tennis event

Vassili Psaltopoulos, Beckett Tennis first team member shares his experience in Tokyo UTR Pro Event.

Amateur charity boxing event coming to Leeds

Young boxers prepare to take part in a charity boxing event in Leeds
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Headingley Social Football League returns for another year.

Headingley Campus hosts another year of students social football on Wednesday nights
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Rumours circulate about Yorkshire Amateurs building a new modern complex in Chapeltown

NCEL Division one team is looking to sell their current 1500 capacity stadium to build a new complex in chapeltown

Aiming high: Harry Kaye future high jump hero

An insight on Harry Kaye, aspiring high jump star
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Beckett seek capital punishment as tricky trip to York awaits

LBU Darts travel to Yorkshires capital in high spirits to face University of York's Darts team in their first UDUK Yorkshire Division fixture of the
Leeds Beckett Basketball Men's 2nd team

Beckett Basketball face injury woes with captain set for lengthy spell on the sidelines

Leeds Beckett Men's Basketball 2nd team captain, Harry Matthew, is expected to miss the whole of his side's BUCS campaign following an injury to his
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Leeds United U18’s early season struggles continue

Leeds United U18's continue to struggle at the start of the 24/25 season. With seven games played and only two points, questions are being asked
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Leeds United pushing for automatic promotion spot 12 games in

Leeds are chasing automatic promotion after only losing once this season
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How one transfer window has increased Fulham FC fans hope for an European spot in the Premier League

Fulham FC's ten arrivals from the summer transfer window has revived the fans expectations for this season.

Leeds United fighting for promotion even with defensive woes

Leeds United looking to improve defensively before their next game against Plymouth Argyle.

Knights 2 fall short despite 5 goal comeback.

The Knights 2 grabbed a point in exciting fashion during their encounter with the Solihull Barons
Charlotte Salisbury Williams throw in for Halifax FC women

Halifax FC’s Charlotte Salisbury-Williams receives international call up for Wales U19

17 year-old Charlotte Salisbury Williams was announced as a member of the Cymru U19 football squad for their game against Portugal on 25th October.
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Leeds goes loco for churros

Churros Locos has opened their first Yorkshire branch in Leeds city centre.

The annual Winter Clothing Appeal is back: What’s different this year?

Zero Waste Leeds team up with community and leisure centers across Leeds to deliver a service with a great cause.
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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

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
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Aire Street Workshops: historic building home to 31 creative businesses faces closure

Leeds City Council plans to sell Aire Street Workshops, a not-for-profit company which provides affordable work spaces for small creative businesses.
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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.
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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

New energy storage plans emerge despite green belt opposition.

Energy storage facility to be built on green belt in Allerton.

How the Renters’ Rights Bill affects Leeds students

Students and accommodation providers are urging the government to protect student's rights through the bill.
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Nearly 300 safe zones opened across West Yorkshire

Emma Haresign spoke to officials in Leeds about Safezones for the public.
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Student landlords fight back against government bill

The current Renters' Rights Bill is set to ban fixed-term tenancy agreements, which both students and landlords rely on.
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Leeds City Council aims to get rid of fatal road injures in Leeds by 2040

Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are working together to improve road safety in Leeds and achieve Vision Zero.
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Leeds’ inaugural Festival of Fun arrives

Leeds' Festival of Fun is set to bring plenty of activities for children in the half-term holidays.
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The Leeds businesses encouraging queer artistry

Clubs, bars and shops in Leeds are working hard to promote LGBTQ+ artists

Disgruntled Farsley Celtic players issue public statement

Recent events have led to Farsley Celtic players to publish a public statement

Uni of Leeds takes on University Challenge for first time in 13 years

University of Leeds to compete in Monday's episode of University Challenge.

Football World’s outdoor expansion

This is Football World, Leeds' unique indoor & soon outdoor football centre!

How getting released from academy football looks after 12 years at the club

Nicholas Young having been a part of Grimsby Town FC from the age of 12 has been released from the club. Young talks about his

Up-and-coming fitness influencer beats target time in the Cascais Ironman

Last weekend fitness enthusiast, Lewis Collins (20), completed his first ever Ironman 70.3 in Cascais, Portugal.

Bradford Park Avenue make it 7 unbeaten in the league

Bradford Park Avenue held league leaders, Emley AFC to a 0-0 draw at the Horsfall Stadium in the Northern League Division One East, extending their

Rochdale secure ‘Clash of the Roses’ delight

On Tuesday, Rochdale were triumphant as they defeated Halifax Town 2-1 at the Crown Oil Arena in a Lancashire vs Yorkshire clash.
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Beckett motorsport eye up BUKC season after testing success

The BUKC karting season goes green next month... with Beckett looking to build on their testing momentum

Beckett’s Darts team through to the next round of UDUK Challenge Cup

The first round of the University Darts UK Challenge Cup saw Leeds Beckett beat Bangor University. To find out more watch an exclusive interview with

Beckett chase history as they face Sheffield Hallam in the National Men’s Cup

Beckett face Sheffield in the National Men's Cup as they aim to right the wrongs of previous years.
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BPA reflects on positive changes in social media engagement

Bradford Park Avenue's online engagements boost with positive changes in the team and media strategies

Yorkshire Kickboxer wins ISKA World and European Titles

Kickboxer Sonny Greaves beats a much more experienced Spanish champion
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Talented free agent signs for Leeds United

The arrival of 34 year old Josuha Guilavogui ends Daniel Farke's search to bolster his squad's depth in midfield.

Barnsley CEO takes no blame for current financial struggle

Last night Barnsley fc hosted their annual fan forum where a select group of three hierarchy's from the Tykes spend all evening getting asked questions
Farsley Celtic's home stadium, The Citadel, with a pitch unfit for use.

Farsley Celtic pitch issues persist as new venue announced for upcoming ‘home’ fixture

Farsley Celtic's clash with Peterborough Sports on Wednesday night has been rearranged to be played at Bradford (Park Avenue)'s Horsfall Community Stadium.

Steeton AFC’s Gartland sets sights on cup run amid hot form

Steeton AFC's first round MOTM Lewis Gartland shares his thoughts on his individual form and the potential of a cup run this season for his

Beckett Student Creates Running Club And Multiplies Marathon Hopefuls

Second year Leeds Beckett University student Bertie Roadnight has created his own running club which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Headingley
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Halifax FC Women head coach fundraising for his A-license course.

Halifax FC women's head coach, Rob Mitchell has announced his fundraising campaign to raise £4,000 in attempts of gaining his UEFA A- license in coaching.

Leeds Basketball Academy handed opening day defeat

Match review on Leeds Basketball Academy's first loss of the season to rivals NSB Basketball Academy.