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Runners dressed up as Santa are caught in action running down a rainy street.

3000 runners participate in Leeds’ first Santa Dash

The inaugural Leeds Santa Dash raised money for charity and provided plenty of festive cheer.

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Hundreds sign petition opposing plans to house asylum-seekers in Leeds

More than 100 people have signed a petition opposing Leeds City Council plans to convert a student accommodation into homes for asylum-seekers.

Founders of GPP, Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor David Blackburn, the Children's mayor Leeds, the King's representative Dr Kuldip Kaur Bharj, members of Leeds Peacelink, Garforth ukelele players and Garforth community choir in attendance at Park Square for the UN International Day of Peace on September 21.

‘We’re in the most dangerous times of our lifetime’ claims councillor at Leeds peace event

Leeds hosted the event at World Peace Flame monument in Park Square for UN International Day of Peace.

‘We just have to keep going’ say Ukrainians in Leeds

A Ukrainian charity in Leeds held a photography exhibtion to remind people about the war in Ukraine. Emma Haresign reports...

Signs for Little Owls Nursery placed on a fence outside of the nursery

Nursery set to charge 25% extra on fees for parents

Little Owls Nursery bill prices are set to rise following privatisation

A construction site in front of a newly built three-story red-brick apartment building with white-framed windows and glass Juliet balconies. In the foreground, two orange excavators, one branded "Kubota" and the other "Doosan," are actively moving materials into a large green skip. The area is enclosed by metal safety fencing, with construction equipment, materials, and waste bags scattered around. A curved path with fresh landscaping borders the work area, while a partly cloudy sky creates a bright backdrop.

Armley affordable housing project welcomes first residents

Yorkshire Housing, Termrim and Leeds City Council have been working on a new affordable housing project in Armley. This week, the first residents were welcomed to the development.

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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.

Notts County image vs Harrogate

Notts County cement league two play off ticket with win over Harrogate Town.

Notts County vs Harrogate Town

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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...

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.

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

Max Wright

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 so far stop start; injury.

Ethan Illingworth

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

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White Ribbon Day: a call to end violence against women

White Ribbon Day, held annually on 25 November, is a global movement urging individuals, particularly men, to take a stand against domestic violence and promote respect, equality, and safety for all

Saffron Carroll

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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

This image depicts a round,, wooden German sausage stand at Leeds Christmas markets where people can be seen queueing. There is a fairground ride behind the stand.

Christmas comes to Leeds as markets return for another year

Leeds has become a festive wonderland with the return of its popular Christmas markets, featuring handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and attractions like ice skating and a ferris wheel

Saffron Carroll

This is a close up image of a tattoo artist inking somebody's arm. They appear to be doing a butterfly design

Leeds tattoo studio offers tattoos for toys in festive season

Ink Kingz tattoo studio believe around 300 tattoos were completed over the course of the day

Saffron Carroll

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?

Mental Elf running through Yorkshire

Runners all over South Yorkshire came to Rotherham to raise awareness for mental health.

Abigail Johnson

Leeds Traveller has “escaped death” after recent poisonings in Laos

Natasha Moore, a 22-year-old graduate of Leeds Beckett University, was travelling through Southeast Asia when she arrived in Laos.

Abigail Johnson

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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.

Henry Price-Chapman

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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.

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Cost of Living crisis in Leeds

Emma Haresign looks at the affects the cost of living crisis has had on Leeds

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.

Teddy Bear by 3D Toy Shop

Leeds Toy Maker Celebrates making 10,000 Teddy Bears for Children with health conditions

Leeds toy maker has just shipped his 10,000th teddy bear — not just any bear, but a symbol of comfort and companionship for children facing serious health challenges.

Abigail Johnson

Putting the MO in Motion: Movember fundraisers take over Leeds

This month marks yet another Mo-vember to celebrate men- coming together to raise money for mental health through sport.

Abigail Johnson

Nick Hardman, founder of 3D Toy Shop

3D Toy Shop has shipped it’s 10,000th teddy bear, and hopes to go global

Nick Hardman, the Dad from Leeds who makes teddy bears for children with medical conditions, hopes to make his idea global

Sophie Nicholson

Natasha Moore, Leeds backpacker with Laos flag

Leeds backpacker “cheated death” amid Laos poisonings

Backpacker from Leeds, Natasha Moore, escaped Laos poisonings after her trip to the 'Nana Backpackers Hostel' was delayed

Sophie Nicholson

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…

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Movember takes over Roundhay Park as crowds gather to fundraise for men’s health

Over 800 runners took part in Leeds' MoRun to fundraise and support men's health

Sophie Nicholson

John Burkhill with lifelong friends

Sheffield’s Man With A Pram is on the road to raising another million pounds

John Burkhill, the Man With A Pram is hoping to reach the £2 million mark for Macmillan

Sophie Nicholson

A purple wall has the name TRAD Collective dispolayyed across is.

Sustainable fashion company TRAD Collective win Fashion for Good award

TRAD Collective, a sustainable fashion company from Leeds are doing their part to slow down the climate emergancy we face.

Two army men in uniform are laying wreaths at Leeds cenotaph on Remebrance Sunday

A silent city: Leeds remembers fallen soilders

At the 106th Armistice Day, the people of Leeds joined serving soilders, vetrans, religious leaders and members of the council to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives in conflict.

A black steam train pulling into Keighley Railway station as guest of the beer and music festival wait to be taken to the other locations

5 mile pub crawl along Worth Valley railway line

With over 120 differnt alcoholic drinks to try, the Worth Valley Railway beer and music festival was a hit with people travelling from across the country to attened.

A man is laying on the floor of the Headingley Stadium stands with a book in his hands in an orange sleeping bag as he prepares to sleep

Headingley Stadium puts up fundraisers for the night

The Leeds Big Sleep event took place for its 8th year as three Leeds based chaity look to raiser money for the work they do support the homeless and most vunerable in Leeds.

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.

Leeds Central Library

Compass Festival 2024: How important is art to people in Leeds?

The people of the city have been giving their views on the cities' art culture.

Leeds darts player steps up to the ochey

Leeds Beckett Darts launch their first female only side

The brand new team are preparing for their first competitive fixtures this month

Leeds Beckett Boxing journalist, Max Shears in the media section of Jack Catterall vs Josh Taylor weigh in

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

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.

A group of people who are stood infornt of a fire bed cheering after completitng their fire walk

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 are faced with the loss of a child.

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.

Charlotte Green

A man who is stood in the stand of Headlingley stadium rolling out a sleeping mat as he sets up his bed for the night

Leeds fundraisers gather at stadium to spend a night under the stars for local charities

"You've got to do it to know what it's like"

Saffron Carroll

Halloween events happening in Leeds this Thursday

Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC

The Celt Army will play their next five home games at Tarmac Silverlands Stadium

Headingley campus football pitch

Headingley Social Football League returns for another year.

Headingley Campus hosts another year of students social football on Wednesday nights

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.

Charlotte Green

Crowds on people getting off an old steam train at Oxenhope station. There are people sat at a picnic bench on the left. The sun is shining and the sky is blue

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 music lovers, come together to celebrate local flavours and sounds

Saffron Carroll

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

Saffron Carroll

Whilton Mill race track, where Leeds Beckett Motorsport recently completed testing

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

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COVID continues to affect small businesses

Small businesses in Leeds have been dramatically impacted by the increase in rent prices since COVID 19.

Flu season looms and vaccination choices await

Pharmacist says that Covid and misinformation have caused vaccines to be doubted.

Henry Price-Chapman

Inside Leeds corn exchange

Rent increases put pressure on Leeds small businesses

Independent businesses in Leeds struggle to stay open due to recent increase in unit rent.

A picture of a Liversedge football match

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.

Leeds-based boxing club prospers with university intake

Tigers continue to grow their team ahead of upcoming November home show.

Main offices of West Leeds Dispatch

Leeds independent newspaper secures future with National Lottery Funding

West Leeds Dispatch will continue reporting in Leeds for the foreseeable future.

Farsley celebrate equalizer but goalscorer Conor Bransen is injured in the process

Farsley Celtic denied first FA Cup first round since 1975

Farsley celebrate equalizer but goalscorer Darren Stephenson is injured in the process

Guiseley draw EFL opposition in FA Cup First Round

The Lamex Stadium will be the venue for the Lions' first round clash.

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 charity.

Halifax Women warming up in Nottingham Forest grounds

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 tough journey for all involved including Head Coach Rob Mitchell.

Charlotte Green

Leeds Driving Tests reach an all time high

Learning to drive is a crucial life skill, enabling individuals to travel from A to B-without relying on public transport.

Abigail Johnson

A sculpture resembling giant metal ribbons in Leeds city centre

Sculpture honours nearly 400 Leeds women

A sculpture dedicated to nearly 400 women has been unveiled in Leeds city centre.

West Yorkshire Fire Service new Engine

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue issue warning ahead of firework shows and bonfire night

The flashing lights face another year of callouts for bin fires and out-of-control campfires.

Blue Plaque honoring Nadine Senior MBE

Leeds 200th blue plaque dedicated to visionary dance teacher

Leeds Civic trust has unveiled a new blue plaque honouring the work of visionary dance teacher Nadine Senior MBE.

An image of the Old Red Lion pub located on York Road, Whinmoor. The building is white with red signage. The bottom windows are boarded up and the top windows have been smashed. The grass at the front of the building is overgrown.

Health concerns over plans to convert derelict Leeds pub into a McDonalds

Of the 500 people surveyed in the public consultation, 61 per cent were in support of the proposal to replace the pub with a McDonald’s restaurant

Saffron Carroll

Zhanim Vulah, man living in Walmer Township showing what children use to play with.

Girl from Leeds in the townships of South Africa: Helping underprivileged communities

Leeds girl "part of the change" in the townships of South Africa

Sophie Nicholson

Leeds bus with a junk food advert on the side

Junk food adverts to be banned on buses and trains in Leeds

West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracey Barbin, has pledge to ban junk food adverts on buses and trains to help with childhood obesity.

MP and Secretary of state for Northern Ireland poses with the new blue plaque

Blue plaque dedicated to anti-fascist history of Leeds

A blue plaque has been unveiled, marking the site of a 1930’s anti-fascist demonstration.

Cold and Flu essentials

NHS England campaign to “get that jab” against Flu following recent mortality rates

The war against flu: 18,000 flu related deaths have been recorded over the past two years

Sophie Nicholson

Clothing racks inside the Revive Reuse shop, in Kirklees. There are green signs on the walls behind.

Leeds’ third Revive Reuse shop opens in Hunslet

This new store is one of five in West Yorkshire, three of which are based in Leeds

Saffron Carroll

Second-hand September: The rise of rehoming clothes

Today, more and more people are buying second hand clothing with the sector seeing a 27.2 per cent increase since 2021 acroding to statistic. But what is the cause of this?

This is an image of the outside of Cottage Road Cinema. It has sand-coloured brickwork and large opaque windows either side of the entrance which have been painted blue. This building has quite an old-fashioned feel.

Plans in place to repeat Indie Cinema Crawl after successful launch

Organisers believe around 250 people attended the cinema crawl and plans are already in place for a repeat next year

Saffron Carroll

Leeds Indie Market: Supporting local businesses

Leeds Indie Market empahsise the importance of the event, in a bid to tackle various struggles faced as a small business.

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Cricket players unhappy with ‘dangerous’ league schedule

Players are upset about the late cricket schedule.

Man playing piano in the Tetley

Pub Piano Competition showcases Leeds’ talent on the keys

On Friday the 20th, 8 pianists got together at the Tetley to compete against each other for a prize of £500.

Labour Conference: Leeds’ opinion on the government’s first weeks in power

Speculation over Labour's beginning in power has already begun in Leeds, with people from all over the city having their say.

My trip to LA: an unforgettable experience

From Leeds to LA- a once in a lifetime opportunity that has improved my journalistic life forever.

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

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 improved club has only helped shine a light on the good work being done.

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 towards the end of the 23/24 season.

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 and perseverance during a time of stress, panic and worry for most students involved.

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NHS waiting times have meant that over 113,000 patients are waiting months, and sometimes years for appointments

Deadly delays in the NHS leave patients waiting months, and sometimes years for appointments

Sophie Nicholson

This week on Stethoscope Stories

A podcast where we talk about all things health

Saffron Carroll

New campaign launched urging parents to get their children vaccinated

A public health campaign now been launched aiming to remind parents of the serious risks of diseases like measles

Saffron Carroll

Former school site in Leeds turned into housing estate

Former Copperfield College site is set for an upgrade as the building of a SEN school is already underway.

Train Strikes set to disrupt thousands of passengers starting today until Saturday

Strike action leads to disruption for passengers across Leeds

Sophie Nicholson

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Measles cases in Leeds at an all time high in over a decade

Measles cases have drasticly risen in Leeds causing concern for parents of young children.

LBS Well-being Day: Hard-Working Staff of Leeds Beckett Business School Practice their Mindfulness

The staff at Leeds Beckett Business School attended a fun day filled with activities.

‘I want to see out my career at Harrogate’ – Captain Josh Falkingham admits he has no plans of leaving Harrogate Town

Harrogate Town AFC's skipper hope to stay with the club until the end of his career.

Catalan Dragons eye up their first Grand Final victory thanks to huge growth under Steve McNamara

A look back at Catalan Dragon's rise under Steve McNamara ahead of the 26th Super League Grand Final.

Leeds Beckett’s high-flying 2s shock Beckett 1s in dramatic late upset

Leeds Beckett Men's 2s 2-1 Leeds Beckett Men's 1s

Super League Final 2023: Will it be number six for Wigan Warriors or a fairy-tale ending for Sam Tomkins and a first win for the Catalans Dragons?

The Wigan Warriors matchup against the Catalans Dragons at Old Trafford for the 2023 Super League Final, but only one will be victorious.

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Helping the Homeless: What charities in Leeds are doing this Christmas

More than 66,000 more people will become homeless in the UK by 2024 - Crisis Housing Charity

A box full of a variety of food being prepared to give to foodbank users

Leeds foodbank usage increases by 20% in a year

Leeds has seen a 66% increase in foodbank usage over the past three years causing many people to question why.

Cost of living crisis continues to affect people of Leeds

The economic crisis is affecting many aspects of day-to-day life for people in Leeds

‘Councils can’t afford to fight fly-tipping’

"Fly tipping offences are facing a lack of consequences due to a shortage of resources in the councils."

Food prices increase by 30% in two years

Leeds Now compared six supermarkets to investigate which is the most affordable

Saffron Carroll

An image of a flooded river in the dark.

Professor of science claims that Leeds isn’t doing enough about climate change

A professor of science at Leeds Trinity University shares their opinion on the effects of climates change.

Eligible children missing out on free school meals

1 in 3 school children living in poverty in England miss out on free school meals

Saffron Carroll