Pidcock believes public have overreacted to British cycling & Shell partnership
Giles Pidcock had a very different opinion on the partnership to the public
Royal Mail: Fair pay protest
Members of the Communication Workers Union take their sixth day of strike action.
Leeds based brand advocates for sustainable fashion
TOM-O will be hosting a workshop tonight teaching people how to upcycle their old clothes before throwing them away.
Largest tequila bar opens in the Merrion Centre
A bar based around different ways of drinking tequila has opened this week.
Black History Month 2022 aims for fair education in Leeds
The Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality (CRED) of Leeds Beckett University has hosted research seminars with professors around the UK during Black History Month this year.
Leeds shop owner backs sustainability
Leeds sustainable business owner speaks on the importance of turning sustainable
Leeds sexual health charities target silence
Sexual health charities like Yorkshire Mesmac are getting people talking about sex and testing
Five arrested after strict stop-and-search measures are implemented
Increased police presence stops potential crime
Rob Burrow’s Leeds marathon to be held in May 2023
A marathon is taking place in May 2023, starting and finishing at the Headingly stadium
Mass vaccination centre in Leeds closed down to make space for more
The biggest vaccination centre in Leeds has been closed down to make room for multiple more.
E-bike scheme coming to the streets of Leeds
The City of Leeds are pending review of a new E-Bike scheme that may be announced
Leeds firm trials 4-day working week
Leeds firm, Charlton Morris, are currently trialing a four-day working week, we asked members of the public their views on this.
A Leeds Now investigation: How has COVID-19 affected Leeds?
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 has affected Leeds.
Rise in covid cases causes travel to dwindle
During the global pandemic travel and traffic as a whole deteriorated significantly throughout Leeds.
A huge drop in public transport as lockdown hit the country.
As lockdown hit and cases rose public transport rates decreased massively as no one was travelling except key workers.
Young people not getting vaccinated causes concern in Yorkshire
The lack of interest amongst young people in getting vaccinated is concerning as COVID19 cases spike again.
Job vacancies in Leeds skyrocket after lockdown
After a gruelling year of the public being kept inside, job vacancies saw a huge rise in Leeds as lockdown came to an end.
Residents are urged to speak up against anti-social behaviour
Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police are urging residents of Leeds to speak up against anti-social behaviour.
Unemployment figures in Leeds sky rocket during national Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has made a lasting effect to the unemployment rate in Leeds.
Winter Wonderland launches in Leeds this Christmas
Christmas festivities back in Leeds this Winter for the first time since COVID
Young people not getting vaccinated causes concern in Yorkshire
The lack of interest amongst young people in getting vaccinated is concerning as COVID19 cases spike again.
Omicron: Work-from-home guidance reintroduced
People in England are now being advised to work from home amid new Plan B
‘Buy now pay later’ apps cause worry for students this Christmas holiday
Students in Leeds are becoming more weary of ‘Buy now pay later’ apps, as the Christmas holiday approaches.
Street improvement project in place for Holbeck
Holbeck to see major improvements in recreation areas to help encourage to cycle or walk instead of using cars.
Leeds student in debt with ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ scheme
“Stay away from it and be careful” – student warns against using Buy Now Pay Later apps.
‘Winter bus travel underfunded and understaffed’ says bus bosses
A significant lack of bus drivers has resulted in industry panic over the future of West Yorkshire bus travel.
Headingley Stadium closed to rugby fans as refurbishments take place
Fans will be left disappointed over the next few weeks as the Leeds Rhinos will have to play their next six matches away from home.
Obesity in children spikes amid pandemic
An increase in the number of children suffering from obesity has spiked during the pandemic, with experts calling for government-backed schemes such as Change4Life.
Friday 19 November: Leeds Now live updates
Live news updates from the Leeds Now newsroom in the centre of Leeds.
‘Hamas deemed a terrorist organization,’ hopes Patel
Home Secretary Priti Patel plans to introduce legislation to make support for Hamas illegal.
Leeds shows support for International Men’s Day
This years International Men’s Day has received overwhelming support from all over the city.
Leeds high street to get new lease of life
East Street Arts have selected two artists to work as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone Programme.
Leeds United street art commissioned to represent LGBTQ+ fans
A mural celebrating Leeds United LGBTQ+ fans will be revealed next week
Foster Care shortages due to work commitments
Leeds City Council are offering 9 days paid leave to employees wanting to become foster carers.
Headingley traffic build-up leads to disruption for residents and motorists
Blocked up roadways have become a major inconvenience in Headingley and residents in the area have reached a “breaking point”
Paid leave in support of foster care
Leeds City Council have introduced a scheme to support their workers who want to foster care.
Leeds medical professional advises masks to be worn on public transport amid COVID rise
COVID cases have been rising across the nation and many are arguing for masks to be worn on public transport.
Leeds Clubs are trying their best to keep young girls safe.
Spiking in Leeds clubs sky rockets and clubs are finally trying to do something about it.
TakeOneLeaveOne are providing warm clothes for those in need
In preparation for a cold winter, volunteer ran charity TOLO are offering a helping hand.
Straight people told to stay away from LGBTQ+ clubs
Scared of being spiked, club goers have turned towards LGBTQ+ clubs for respite.
Disposable vapes contributing to littering in Leeds
Disposable vapes surge in popularity amongst teenagers and have added to a rise in littered plastic.
Former Yorkshire cricket player slams club for handling of Rafiq allegations
Ex-player Kyrone says the Yorkshire CCC chairman was right to resign.
Leeds “army” of litter pickers
A Leeds man has created a movement with litter picking with over 12,000 bags collected.
Over 100 bags of litter collected a month by campaign
Group organiser, Jeff Yates, says he has “grown a litter army” as part of the Litter-free Guiseley campaign.
Safety campaign pushed under the radar
The Ask for Angela scheme is widely advertised in the media so that the public can be aware that they are safe when they go out
Friday 5th November Leeds Now Live updates
Live news updates from the Leeds Now Newsroom in the centre of Leeds.
Are we really deleting our social media accounts?
I asked the people of Leeds for their thoughts on the matter.
Leeds City Council Bonfire Displays Cancelled
Mixed signals this bonfire night as Leeds City Council cancels it’s main firework displays and local Community takes matters into their own hands.
Bowel Cancer Screening
Leeds cancer awareness are an organisation spreading awareness on cancer screening. There moto is “early detection saves lives”.
Take Me Out Halloween Special
See how The Box Headingley have taken precaustions to ensure safety for all at their Take Me Out Halloween special event.
Covid: Is a booster vaccine necessary?
A Covid-19 booster jab is now available for people who are over 50 and those who are classed as being ‘high risk’.
NHS Booster Vaccine
NHS Booster vaccine is being introduced for the over 50s
Job vacancies at an all-time high
The UK payroll exceeded pre-coronavirus levels in September causing businesses struggling to find to staff.
Job vacancies hit record high
A post on the record number of job vacancies at the minute.
Sound of the City: Exploring the past, embracing the future
‘A lot of the projects will continue as we’ve found other exhibition spaces’
Sounds of the City Video
Sounds of the City; a project recently created by Kirkstall Abbey House Museum, Better Songs Production and local artists, exploring and remembering Leeds musical history.
Age of testing for bowel cancer to be reduced
Bowel cancer is one of the leading types of cancer in the UK, but awareness around the disease needs to improve, and the stigma around testing reduced.
Take Me Out Triumph for The Box
Large turnout for Take Me Out Halloween Special despite the rise in COVID cases and recent spiking panic.
Country wide march for climate organised in preparation for COP26
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 energy.
Leeds Nightclubs urged to boost security measures after boycotting campaign
The streets of Leeds on Wednesday night were left empty after a campaign to boycott nightclubs took place.
Insulate Britain, justified or misdirected?
Insulate Britain, are they right or wrong?
Friday 29 October: Leeds Now live updates
Live updates from the Leeds Now newsroom.
Boycotting: Nightclubs
multi-media package outlining boycotting in Leeds City Centre nightclubs.