A coalition of northern business leaders have written an open letter to the government demanding that they back the Northern Powerhouse Rail project in full.
Over 3,000 people protested against the far-right and racism in Leeds on Saturday.
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
Complaints about potential “public nuisance” have been made ahead of the Council’s licensing meeting next week.
More than 100 people have signed a petition opposing Leeds City Council plans to convert a student accommodation into homes for asylum-seekers.
Leeds hosted the event at World Peace Flame monument in Park Square for UN International Day of Peace.
A Ukrainian charity in Leeds held a photography exhibtion to remind people about the war in Ukraine. Emma Haresign reports…
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
Young man from Leeds hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc trail through France, Italy and Switzerland to raise money for Palestine.
Road traffic disruptions caused by ongoing construction could see the council charging companies £2500 a day if they operate during peak times.
An investigation reveals that the region is one of the worst performing for weapons crimes
Students studying in England next year will have to face an increase of £285 per academic year, seeing the tuition fee rise to £9,535
The government has announced that disposable vapes are due to be banned from the 1st June 2025
Four Leeds City Council have been arrested on suspicion of bribery.
New legislation will see disposable vapes banned from 1 June 2025.
Youth Demand are an activist group made up of young and passionate members of society looking to make an instant impact on current affairs…
Youth Demand is a new activist group which comprises of young people who were largely part of Just Stop Oil, previously.
Labour’s Rachel Reeves released their new ideas for the Budget on the 30th October.
Businesses in Aire Street Workshops have been told to vacate by the 31st of January 2025.
Leeds City Council plans to sell Aire Street Workshops, a not-for-profit company which provides affordable work spaces for small creative businesses.
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have announced plans to build a renewable energy plant on a Green Belt in Allerton, a plan which had been previously withdrawn
Energy storage facility to be built on green belt in Allerton.
David Blackburn shares his thoughts on the recent victory and return as councillor to Farnley and Wortley
The Chancellor of Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced that the National Wealth Fund’s Headquarters will be based in Leeds.
David Blackburn, Green Party, returns to ward after win in by-election
A recent report by the Leeds City Council has called for an increase in funding for special educational needs and disability (SEND) children in West
A blue plaque has been unveiled, marking the site of a 1930’s anti-fascist demonstration.
Speculation over Labour’s beginning in power has already begun in Leeds, with people from all over the city having their say.
Leeds has further progressed its fight against modern slavery during anti-slavery week (16th-22nd October). Highlighting the ongoing issues and how we can solve them.
Demonstrators gathered outside RAF Menwith Hill as part of the Keep Space for Peace Week campaign.
Multiple buildings in the Leeds City Centre were lit up red for Anti-Modern Slavery Day on the 18th of October.
Over 100 protestors gathered in Victoria Garden to challenge the Conservative party’s comments on Transgender rights
Following the rise of the cost of living crisis, communties and support groups have gathered today at Leeds Civic hall to discuss how they can
Conservative party leader, Liz Truss resigns following a string of events this week.
Members of the Communication Workers Union take their sixth day of strike action.
Since March 2020 the whole world has been drastically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this Leeds now investigation takes a look at how the pandemic
The Prime Minister has faced retaliation from citizens who are considering ignoring government guidelines after the news of the Downing Street Christmas party which took
The changes in the rules follow as new variant Omicron becomes a growing concern for the Prime Minister
Home Secretary Priti Patel plans to introduce legislation to make support for Hamas illegal.
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