Queer Artists Are Reshaping The Music Industry: A Celebration Of Diversity and Inclusion.

The music industry has long been a space where creativity and self expression thrive, but in recent years queer artists have been reshaping the scene with their bold voices and unapologetic authenticity, in a celebration of diversity and inclusion.
Golden Team; The Best Boxing Gym in Leeds?
Calling all aspiring Boxers and Thai Boxers! Are you looking for a new place to train? Or are you just a novice interested in trying out a life of training in combat sports? Well Golden Team Gym might be just the place for you.
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
Actions and fines against fly-tippers increase in Leeds.
In 2017 only 93 fixed penalty notice actions were handed out even though there were 26,831 total reported incidents. In 2022 however, 305 fixed penalty notices were issued and 12,140 incidents were reported.
The number of abandoned cats in the UK has risen by 30% in the last year.

Cat abandonment is increasing, so what are shelters in Leeds doing about it?
Libraries in Leeds: A dying breed?

Libraries have been a diminishing quantity across the U.K. for a while now, with nearly 800 closing since 2010. But is the problem even greater in Leeds?
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 drive for a living.
Cost of Living crisis continues to disrupt Leeds residents

The cost of living crisis is increasingly affecting Leeds residents in all aspects of their lives, from housing, fuel, pensions and food.
Major crime in West Yorkshire on the rise

The region is performing badly according to several key datasets.
Cost of Living crisis in Leeds

Emma Haresign looks at the affects the cost of living crisis has had on Leeds
How have Leeds Markets changed over the decade

One of the stalls
Noise complaints: massive rise in Headingley over the last few years
An insight of the loudest and the quietest places in Leeds and why.
Warning over fly tipping filling Leeds streets

Leeds City Council largely continues to use temporary solutions, instead of tackling the root causes
Leeds transport is still feeling the effects of Covid

With a change in government and nearly 5 years of time passing, Leeds transport usage is drastically different from 2019.
Muslim and Sikh communities in Headingley displaced by student housing boom

Rising rents and student houses are displacing Muslim and Sikh families, eroding community ties to local mosques, gurdwaras and businesses as the area transforms.
From Non-League to the Premier League: You’ll be surprised at who has the cheapest shirt
Replica shirts are synonymous with football fans. They have a big part in football culture, and it is incredibly often you see somebody wearing their club’s colours. However, like most things nowadays, prices are increasing, and shirts are more expensive than ever to buy.
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.
Leeds households face one of the worst Fuel Poverty gaps in the country with single parents hit the hardest

Many people in Leeds suffer from Fuel Poverty, but there are options, if you do.
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
The Hodgson Family Lights: Something for Everyone On Halloween.

The Hodgson Lights offers a unique experience with impressive light displays for the family to enjoy this Halloween.
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 issue of struggling families in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
Which Yorkshire based football club offers the best value for money based on price per win

Yorkshire is home to many football clubs, playing at various different levels but all offering high entertainment value. However, many fans wonder which club offers the best value for money per win. After analysing data over the past three years, we found out the answers…
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%
Local businesses react to slow progress in collapsed building repairs
Eight months on from a derelict building collapsing in Leeds, businesses near the site have said progress has been far too slow
High Street cheesemonger announces closure after 33 years in business
A cheese and wine shop has announced it will close its door in the new year after just over three decades on Brighouse High Street
Leeds Post Office announces closure plans
The Post Office has announced plans to close a number of branches across the country in a cost-cutting move
Charity shop selling only designer clothes opens in Leeds
Edit by Marie Curie is focused on sustainability and curbing the fast fashion trend. The shop promotes buying second-hand clothes and accessories to create a new slow fashion
University tuition fees set to rise in 2025
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
How new English football clubs cope in the English football pyramid
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 as the incident in which they ripped seats from the stands and threw them on the pitch during their game against Bayern Munich in the 1975 European Cup Final. However, […]
Manchester club’s meteoric rise in home attendance post-covid.
Innovative ticket prices: How smaller clubs revolutionised ticketing
Tune in next week to see our article on all the modern and old school pricing strategies used by Greater Manchester clubs.
How have newly formed football teams in Manchester coped in the English pyramid?
Men Vs Women: Best value for money
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.
Less fly tipping on Leeds streets

There has been a 15% reduction in reported incidents across the city
Leeds train passengers dropped by 6 million since 2019

Hybrid working has led to a drop in train use across stations in Leeds.
Leeds has high percentage of private sporting facilities, data finds

Over 20% of sporting facilities are private in Leeds.
Leeds increase free school meals
Free school meals eligibility has risen, is it due to the cost of living crisis?
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.
Priced Out and Left Behind: The Human Cost of Leeds’ Housing Crisis.

Plan for Data Newsday Lesson 2
Comparing Yorkshire and the Humber authorities
My data investigation within the Data Workshop was based on the population of Yorkshire authorities and also how much of the respective population were Christians. The data is embedded below from the Flourish website.
Fewer Leeds people using library computer
A survey from 2017 shows the usage of computers within Leeds libraries dropping off in all age demographics
Age groups of people using library computers
The comparison between online shopping and in store shopping.

The Leeds Festival of Gothica makes a return to Kirkgate market.

This is the 6th year where the Festival of Gothica Market has taken place in Leeds, where inclusivity and individuality is preached.
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.
Leeds Beckett Darts launch their first female only side

The brand new team are preparing for their first competitive fixtures this month
Do young people care about Remembrance Day

This Sunday is the remembrance service in Leeds however, have young people become apathetic towards the day.
The Supermarket selling out of date food to tackle food wastage

Surplus to Purpose is a supermarket in Harehills and has been selling as much unwanted food to prevent food wastage
Surplus to Purpose – “Feed the bellies, not the bins”

Today we got an insight on an organisation based in Harehills that recycles food wastage and recycles it for much cheaper.
Pringles pop up in Leeds to raise awareness for mental health

Pringles and their partnership with charity Movember have set up a stall outside the Leeds Beckett library in an effort to ‘help a bro’
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.
Government announces rise in university tuition fees
The Secretary of State announced university tuition fees will increase from £9250 to £9535 per year.
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.
First ever Leeds Beckett women’s Boxing class hailed as ‘empowering’ and a step in the right direction

An article on the newest Leeds Beckett Boxing women’s only sessions
Leeds tennis courts reopen after renovation

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

BPA home ground plans to improve stadium access and home match attendance.
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 got to comfortable to early and let him get back into the game” Leeds Beckett went 2-0 up in the first twenty minutes of them game but shortly after threw […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 whilst enjoying drinks at the same time
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 November 2024, with tickets selling out in minutes its not one to miss.
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.
Staying safe around bonfires

Emma Haresign looks into fire safety around bonfire night
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…
First-ever Festival of Play comes to Leeds

For this week during the holiday, daily activities are being ran by volunteers around Leeds.
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.
New Labour budget plans stir up mixed opinions from businesses in Leeds.

Labour’s Rachel Reeves released their new ideas for the Budget on the 30th October.
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.
The Halloween house with over 45,000 lights

Within the streets of Crossgates is a house with over 45,000 lights.
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 live.
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
Halloween events happening in Leeds this Thursday
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.
The debate over controversial Halloween costumes.

Halloween costumes occupy a complicated intersection between expression and sensitivity.
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.
Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC
The Celt Army will play their next five home games at Tarmac Silverlands Stadium
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
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.
Headingley Social Football League returns for another year.

Headingley Campus hosts another year of students social football on Wednesday nights
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
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 how momentum can be shifted within the side.
Leeds United pushing for automatic promotion spot 12 games in

Leeds are chasing automatic promotion after only losing once 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
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 against Portugal where they drew 1-1.
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