Multiplatform Newsdays
Otley Santas to play bowls for MND
Bowls clubs partake in ‘Christmas in September’ for charity
Lonan Sheldrake
25 September 2025
Sport
‘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
Football
Guiseley frustrated by Gainsborough in last home game of the season : NPL playoffs preview
Two first half goals from travelling Gainsborough Trinity, was enough to defeat Guiseley AFC on a wet Bank Holiday Monday at Nethermoor Parks’ final game
Jack Spinks
13 May 2025
Football
Another lacklustre Barnsley side share the points with Peterborough
Barnsley faced another out of form team in Peterborough United at the weekend as another poor performance sees both teams share the points at Oakwell.
Ben Baldwinson
13 May 2025
Sport
One city, two colors and Beckett’s purple pride
Varsity – the one time of the year when it’s OK to hate each other, when everything is a rivalry, and the streets of Leeds
Kiril Tocickij
12 May 2025
leedshacks
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
LBU Darts triumph over rivals in Varsity Darts 2025
Leeds Beckett Darts have won Varsity Darts 2025, making it their second win in row, after Leo Thompson beat Connor Melling in the final round.
Max Metcalfe
12 May 2025
leedsnow
Leeds Basketball Varsity 2025: Tight contest goes down to the wire!
Leeds Beckett 1’s narrowly lose out to University of Leeds 1’s but how did it all unfold…
Vincent Icheke
11 May 2025
Sport
Barnsley continue horrible run of form with 2-1 loss
Barnsley have dropped points again despite promising performance
Fredrik Butler
10 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
Cardiff Met eye up European football as Welsh coefficient rises
When Cardiff Metropolitan University take on the New Saints on Tuesday they will be looking to widen the gap between fourth and fifth, in the
Keel Walker
14 January 2025
Top five realistic managerial replacements for Gary O’Neil at Wolves
After 11 Premier League games you can usually get a rough idea of where a club will finish, for Wolves that position is likely the
Keel Walker
14 January 2025
Football
Kosylo sees red as Altrincham hold off Halifax
Matty Kosylo and FC Halifax Town manager Chris Millington both sent off in a fiery local derby that ends 0-0.
Ethan Illingworth
13 January 2025
Football
Resilient Wright promises yet another comeback
After an optimistic start to this campaign, FC Halifax Town winger Max Wright has been struck with the same obstacle that has made his career
Ethan Illingworth
8 January 2025
Football
Why Waters’ return to Halifax Town is the perfect match
A “delighted” Billy Waters aims to get his career back on track through a second stint at FC Halifax Town.
Ethan Illingworth
8 January 2025
A Stirling Performance: Leeds Beckett through to National Cup Semi Final
Beckett maintained their impressive record courtesy of a Joel Rushworth’s 2&1 comeback win that secured a overall 3.5-2.5 victory for the fresher filled side at
Joe Parsons
7 January 2025
EFL
Three managers in League Two who have revitalised their clubs
With the EFL being unpredictable as ever, from relegation to promotion, here are three managers that have turned the tide in their teams favour
Ellison Hendry
3 January 2025
Five players to watch in League Two
With the League Two campaign in full flow, here’s five players to look out for who have made made their mark this season
Ellison Hendry
3 January 2025
EFL
Lincoln run riot at the Exercise Stadium
Harrogate Town on the receiving end of a 4-0 thumping by League One opposition Lincoln City as they prepare for the 2024/25 campaign
Ellison Hendry
3 January 2025
Digital Newsdays
Driving Growth: How Manchester’s Giants Are Elevating Women’s Football
An article on the rise of women’s football in the Greater Manchester Region
Max Shears
20 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds United struggle to break hooligan stereotype
Leeds United fans are tarnished with the ‘Dirty Leeds’ stereotype, despite the club’s shift away from hooliganism.
Ella Wignal
12 December 2024
Data Newsday
Innovative ticket prices: How smaller clubs revolutionised ticketing
Ever since a football was first kicked in the 19th century, fans of the game have been buying tickets to spectate their favourite teams and
George Robinson
12 December 2024
Data Newsdays
Manchester club’s meteoric rise in home attendance post covid
From an analysis on the average home attendance of Manchester based Football clubs one club showed a massive increase after covid.
Malavika Manoj Anoopa
12 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds has higher percentage of private sport facilities than most northern areas
Over 20% of sports facilities are private in Leeds, higher than the likes of Sheffield and Manchester.
George Jenkins
12 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Newly formed football clubs continue to grow and thrive in Greater Manchester
FC United of Manchester and Stockport Town have gained success and fans despite being recently established. This how they’ve managed it.
Robert Osborne
12 December 2024
Data Newsday
This team sells the cheapest pints in Greater Manchester
New data reveals the cheapest pint in the whole of Greater Manchester.
Kiril Tocickij
11 December 2024
Data Newsdays
Bradford City, Guiseley fly high whilst Stocksbridge Park Steels, Whitby Town rank low as Yorkshire’s best and worst teams to visit by train!
There are loads of clubs to support in Yorkshire, but for those who travel to games via train from Leeds, which clubs are the cheapest
Edward Taylor
11 December 2024
Data Newsdays
Bridlington Town Women’s FC named best value for money club in Yorkshire
Bridlington Town Women’s FC has been named the best value for money team across Yorkshire with a win rate of 95%
Freya Batkin
11 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Is there an unfair stigma around Leeds United fans?
Leeds United’s Service Crew is one of the most notorious football firms in the country. They were well known for their violent, hooligan behaviour such
Ella Wignal
5 December 2024
Robert Osborne
5 December 2024
Data Newsday
George Robinson
5 December 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds has high percentage of private sporting facilities, data finds
Over 20% of sporting facilities are private in Leeds.
George Jenkins
28 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds tennis courts reopen after renovation
Leeds encourages citizens to take part in sport with recently revamped tennis facilities around the city
David Dumitru
7 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
The renovation plans of the Horsfall Stadium
BPA home ground plans to improve stadium access and home match attendance.
Malavika Manoj Anoopa
7 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
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
George Robinson
7 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
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.
Robert Osborne
7 November 2024
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
Freya Batkin
6 November 2024
Digital Newsdays
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
Emanuel Agyekum
6 November 2024
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.
Edward Taylor
6 November 2024
Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC
The Celt Army will play their next five home games at Tarmac Silverlands Stadium
David Dumitru
31 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
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.
Robert Osborne
31 October 2024
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
Ethan Pitts
31 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
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.
Malavika Manoj Anoopa
31 October 2024
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
Edward Taylor
30 October 2024
digital newsday
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.
Emanuel Agyekum
30 October 2024
Football
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.
Freya Batkin
30 October 2024
Halifax FC’s Charlotte Salisbury-Williams gets selected to play for Wales Under 19s.
Charlotte Salisbury-Williams at just 17 has been called up for international duty for Wales. She made her debut for the side on 23rd October 2024
Charlotte Green
30 October 2024
Football World’s outdoor expansion
This is Football World, Leeds’ unique indoor & soon outdoor football centre!
David Dumitru
24 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
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
Mason Round
24 October 2024
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.
Ethan Pitts
24 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
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
Malavika Manoj Anoopa
24 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
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.
Robert Osborne
24 October 2024
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.
Edward Taylor
23 October 2024
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
James Brock
23 October 2024
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.
Freya Batkin
23 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Halifax Women FC Head Coach is Fundraising for a Coaching Course
Rob Mitchell has recently been accepted onto a course which allows him to get the highest level of coaching license you can get before entering
Charlotte Green
23 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Beckett Fight Night: The ultimate Carnegie clash
The Beckett boxers in preparation for their highly awaited Fight Night.
Tyler Barker
23 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Fans speak out as Villa plan to raise their ticket prices on potential qualification to ‘Round of 16’
Aston Villa fans complain on the potential rise of tickets prices as the clubis set to qualify for the round of 16 in the Uefa
Emanuel Agyekum
23 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Rhinos and Beckett join hands to find young women rugby talents in Leeds
Leeds Rhinos in collaboration with Leeds Beckett is hosting a Talent Transfer session to spot 16 – 18 year old women rugby talents at universities
Malavika Manoj Anoopa
17 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Liversedge FC announce loan deal for Hull City U21s defender Kyle Fanning
Northern Premier League East Side Liversedge FC have sealed the loan signing of Hull City Academy defender Kyle Fanning on a month long deal.
Fredrik Butler
17 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Leeds Beckett player speaks out over pride at being a varsity winner
Varsity winner Ben Sheard spoke out about how it feels to be a Varsity winner and the emotions it brings.
George Robinson
17 October 2024
Guiseley draw EFL opposition in FA Cup First Round
The Lamex Stadium will be the venue for the Lions’ first round clash.
Rudi Walters
17 October 2024
Beckett start strong in quest for promotion
Leeds Beckett Women: Pushing for promotion!
Ethan Pitts
17 October 2024
New signing shows talent in debut
New transfer helps Garforth Town to three points on his debut, against a lowly yet determined Ossett United side.
Robert Osborne
17 October 2024
Digital Newsdays
Elite Leeds Basketball Academy striving for greatness
City of Leeds Basketball Academy readying up for the new campaign in team practice.
Vincent Icheke
16 October 2024
Elliott insists Avenue is “a good place to be” after extending unbeaten run to five games
Bradford (Park Avenue) manager Craig Elliott says the club is “a good place to be at the moment” after a “positive day” for his side
Edward Taylor
16 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
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
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
Leeds Rhinos celebrations to continue at Leeds Beckett University campus
Leeds Rhinos Wheelchair team marking their league victory with event at LBU Headingley campus
William Ridge
16 October 2024
Leeds
Slazenger open Padel club in Seacroft
A new padel tennis club opened its doors in Seacroft last Friday.
Ben Dinning
15 October 2024
Grand Final: French Shines As Wigan Complete Historic Quadruple
Wigan Warriors retained their Super League title with a a 9-2 victory over Hull KR at Old Trafford. The Warriors defended valiantly throughout, and a
Zach Shepherd
14 October 2024
Rugby League
Old Trafford Grand Final set to be “a cracker”
It is projected that around 65,000 fans will attend the Grand Final this Saturday
Ben Potter
11 October 2024
Cricket
Yorkshire return to Division One
Yorkshire County Cricket Club have been promoted to Division One of the Vitality County Championship.
Ben Dinning
1 October 2024
Leeds United
Elland Road Expansion
Leeds United announce Elland Road expansion plans.
Ben Dinning
24 September 2024
leedshacks
Cricket players unhappy with ‘dangerous’ league schedule
Players are upset about the late cricket schedule.
Matthew Caines
24 September 2024
PR for Journalists
Leeds Beckett Students Succeed at Leeds Rhinos
Two current students have shown just how far you can go whilst working with Leeds Beckett Rugby League.
Felix Cox
17 May 2024
My trip to LA: an unforgettable experience
From Leeds to LA- a once in a lifetime opportunity that has improved my journalistic life forever.
Caitlin Page
17 May 2024
Divided City, united passion: Exploring the historic rivalry between Leeds Beckett University and University of Leeds:
A look into why Varsity Week is such an exciting week for Leeds Beckett and University of Leeds students
Rafferty Simpson
14 May 2024
BUCS
Analysing Leeds Beckett Badminton’s Steady Performance at the 2024 BUCS Nationals
An overview of a fustrating yet promising performance in Sheffield
Felix Cox
14 May 2024
PR for Journalists
Best of the Robins
Ashton United hunt the playoffs but come unstuck but this doesn’t hinder their brilliant season.
Barney Walker
14 May 2024
LBU fustal forward heaps praise onto his side following 6-6 varsity draw.
Leeds Beckett forward, David Lawn was impressed by his teams noticeable improvement on a narrow defeat last year and how LBU being nominated for most
Keel Walker
14 May 2024
A perfect send off for a team favourite?
Beckett look to seek revenge but also send off an importand member off in style
Barney Walker
14 May 2024
New Wharfedale Signing Sam Cox Reunited with Former Beckett Teammate
One of Wharfedale’s newest signings Sam Cox has joined forces once again with former Leeds Beckett 1st XV captain Madison Hunting after confirming the move
Ben Jubb
14 May 2024
Leeds Beckett triumphant over UOL in Varsity 2024 but why? And where have the gains been made from the previous years defeat.
Leeds Varsity 2024 saw Leeds Beckett University become champions for the first time with the University of Leeds being victorious in the previous two years
Harry Cooke
12 May 2024
Sport
South Africa to Scotland: Sundelson looks to find comfort at the Home of Golf
Golf is a hard sport, let alone when you leave your home to pursue your dreams abroad.
Joe Parsons
12 May 2024
news
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
Historic Varsity Controversy Casts a Gloom Over Student Achievements
The annual Leeds Varsity, a spectacle marked in the calendar of every student athlete usually a year in advance. The ultimate showcase of passion, pride
Ben Jubb
8 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
Sport
The “magic” of Leeds Varsity creates a tense three-day event
With 60 teams across all sports heading up against each other, Leeds Beckett and the University of Leeds battled it out in the annual Varsity
Ted Bromwich
7 May 2024
Multimedia Sports Journalism
The latest recruit to Leeds Beckett’s relay team, discusses his aspirations for his swimming career.
Samuel Lawman has just begun his master’s degree in physiotherapy at Leeds Beckett University.
Erin Gethins
6 May 2024
Sport
Ambitious Chapman one of Beckett’s top BUCS performers
BUCS nationals proved to be a success for Leeds Beckett as they acquired four medals across the different athletics events
Ben Potter
5 May 2024
Varsity
Leeds Varsity 2024: Friends or Fiends?
With Varsity drawing ever closer will friends be friends or will the long standing rivalry prevail
Ellison Hendry
3 May 2024
Horse Racing
Two winners for Micky Hammond Racing at Pontefract April Meetings
Grade 1 winning trainer Micky Hammond added to his list of winners over the course of the two April meetings at Pontefract.
Connie Lea
3 May 2024
BUCS indoor athletics championships 2024 – Beckett impresses once again as gold medals secured
Beckett impress in what was another thrilling year at BUCS nationals.
James Pennington
2 May 2024
Sport
Why is the Leeds Beckett Tennis programme attractive to the future stars of tennis?
Leeds Beckett University boasts one of the best tennis programmes in the UK. Aaron Jinks and Sky Liu explain their thoughts as to what makes
Leo Taylor
29 April 2024
Bournemouth and the Football Foundation team up to build new 3G pitch in the community
After receiving appropriate funding in the BCP region , a new 3G pitch was built which has had a big impact on the community
Ben Conway
15 March 2024
Balancing a degree as captain of hip hop dance at Leeds Beckett University: Sophia Lucarelli opens up about the struggles and rewards of being the leader
Third year events management student at Leeds Beckett – Sophia Lucarelli, discusses the challanges of being dance captain while studying.
danieltandy
23 January 2024
‘Research to spread awareness, not to ruin the game I love’: PHD researcher and co-physio for Team GB unravels her reasons for concussion research in UK American football.
UK-American football enthusiast talks about her research and the motive behind it
danieltandy
23 January 2024
One woman leading the Leeds Gryphons charge: Robyn Scholes reveals her journey to becoming head coach of Leeds University men’s first team.
From 20 years of experience coaching rugby to taking over the men’s UK-American football scene join us on Robyn Scholes’ journey.
danieltandy
23 January 2024