Roadworks could make council £2500 daily
Road traffic disruptions caused by ongoing construction could see the council charging companies £2500 a day if they operate during peak times.
Leeds’ new underground venue to boost rave culture
New venue Under the Arches is set to host its first gig on September 27.
Otley Santas to play bowls for MND
Bowls clubs partake in ‘Christmas in September’ for charity
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.
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
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
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
Leeds commemorates Remembrance Day with tributes to fallen heroes
Leeds gathered to honour and remember the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, with poignant ceremonies, parades, and moments of reflection across the city
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Government announces disposable vape ban for June 2025
The government has announced that disposable vapes are due to be banned from the 1st June 2025
Leeds record shop opens new venue on first anniversary
Record Plant in Farsley has opened a new venue only a year after initially opening
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”
The annual Winter Clothing Appeal is back: What’s different this year?
Zero Waste Leeds team up with community and leisure centers across Leeds to deliver a service with a great cause.
Arson attack at Leeds car garage
The fire damaged five cars.
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
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
SEND children face government budget cuts across West Yorkshire
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 Yorkshire.
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.
YOUR time to decide your transport, your future.
A Consultation is in place until 30th September for members of the public to have their say on the future of transport in Leeds.
Leeds Shopping Centre Closes its Doors after 37 years.
The Core, food hall and shopping Centre has finally closed its doors.
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.
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.
Record fair hosts vinyl revival
Leeds Record Fair takes place in Kirkgate Market this Saturday.
Scabies surge hits Yorkshire as experts call for change
A recent report has revealed that hundreds of children across Yorkshire have been treated in hospital for scabies, an increase of two-thirds on last year.
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
The spike in obesity amongst primary school children: Are schools doing enough
Is the increase in child obesity a fault from schools or the cost of healthy foods?
Girl from Leeds in the townships of South Africa: Helping underprivileged communities
Leeds girl “part of the change” in the townships of South Africa
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.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe returns to Leeds for it’s 75th anniversary!
The magical world of Narnia is returning to the Leeds Playhouse following a successful UK and West End tour.
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
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
Yorkshire has worst bank access in country, report finds
The Which? report found there are just under 4.5 banks per 100,000 people in the region, with 9 constituencies not having any bank access. Minority groups, like the elderly and some women, are expected to be the worst affected.
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?
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
Council launch careers fairs to counter unemployment crisis
Youth unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic.
Cricket players unhappy with ‘dangerous’ league schedule
Players are upset about the late cricket schedule.
Leeds organisation hosts Sustainable Fashion Week
Sustainable Fashion Week will see the Scrap Centre of Creative Reuse in Farsley host workshops, exhibitions, clothes swaps, repair shops and an evening of sustainability talks.
Zombie Knives to be slashed by government’s new legislation
A Leeds youth coordinator claims the ban of Zombie Knives will not fully get them of our streets.
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.
Georgian artefacts uncovered at original Leeds railway station
Fragments of the original main train station in Leeds have been unearthed by a team of archeologists.
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.
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
Leeds workplaces and charities join the fight to end Period Poverty
A woman in the UK will spend £492 a year on her period, up to £4,800 spanning her entire lifetime
115 people die by suicide in the UK every week – 75% of those deaths being male says Office for National statistics
Andy’s man club is the UK’s leading mens talking charity. Their branding has been wrapped around both ends of a TransPennine Express Class 185 train for 2 years in hopes of spreading their message – it’s okay to talk.
Leeds Girl: The Facebook group tackling loneliness for women in the city
Recent research shows that loneliness can be as damaging to physical health as smoking
Small businesses join Leeds city council in net zero project
In March 2019 Leeds City Council launched a plan to get Leeds carbon neutral by 2030. Now small businesses are jumping on the bandwagon making their business sustainable.
Simon’s Big Sleep Out comes back for second year
Participants at Simon’s Big Sleep Out have raised £25,000 for those sleeping rough.
Girls Facebook group in Leeds to tackle loneliness
A better-health survey revealed 43% of 18-34 year olds worry that their peers would judge them if they said they were lonely.
Conservative conference sparks outrage in Transgender community in Leeds
Over 100 protestors gathered in Victoria Garden to challenge the Conservative party’s comments on Transgender rights
Scream Park makes horrifying return to Hell Lane
The Yorkshire Scream Park is back this year for another thrill filled Halloween experience.
A dream that may never become a reality for first time buyers
Leeds Building Society say that first time buyers are struggling to join the housing ladder.
New authentic Lebanese restaurant celebrates its first month of business
A taste of the Middle East in Leeds. Owner Anis Ataba hopes to share his own country’s cuisine in a place where it is missing.
Restaurants face single use plastic ban in bid to help the environment
The government has launched a fast food items ban including plastic cutlery and packaging, polystyrene cups and containers. The ban began on 1 October 2023.
Walksafe app launched to increase safety for women in Leeds
97% of women believe that just “being a woman” affects their personal safety in Leeds, according to Safety Survey Report by Women Friendly Leeds
Four men killed in local stabbings
19 year old man killed in stabbing in Halifax; the second victim of the attack.
University staff continue to strike as demands still not met
UCU strikes continue into another academic year with four clear demands.
Zero Waste Leeds and Leeds City Council team up
2,000 coats will be going to those who are most in need this Winter.
Delivery robots launch at Leeds Co-op
Robots set to deliver food to shoppers in Leeds
‘This action is for everybody’ : University strikes hit UK
Winter of discontent continues as university staff take strike action in Leeds
Zero Waste Leeds and Leeds City Council team up
2,000 coats will be going to those who are most in need this Winter.
Crime rates increase in student areas in Leeds
Leeds students are facing higher crime rates as returners have moved back to the city
Leeds businesses struggling through UK energy crisis
Leeds businesses and the community are finding ways to keep energy prices low and help people who cannot afford to heat their homes.
Calderdale’s plan to become net zero
Calderdale Council bring in a draft plan to help tackle climate change.
West Yorkshire Showmen travel to Goose fair for reopening
Goose fair has reopened in Nottingham, after 3 years of being cancelled.
Residents tackle a housing plan
Calderdale’s housing plan has caused residents to stand up for what they believe in
Taxi drivers could lose their job with Councils new rules
Leeds City Council have passed a new rule which affects taxi drivers across Leeds.
Leeds primary school gives their pupils free breakfast
Morley Newlands Academy gives children free breakfast every morning.
Bradford introduces a Clean Air Zone for drivers
Bradford has introduced a Clean Air Zone to help tackle air pollution in the city.
Arrests made in London following Grand Theft Auto VI Leak.
Police arrest 17 year old as Rockstar Games is hacked
Omicron: Work-from-home guidance reintroduced
People in England are now being advised to work from home amid new Plan B
Canada’s CN Tower gets $21 million revamp
The renovations will modernise the tower, improve accessibility and maximise viewing capacity.
Picket line at Parkinson
The University and College Union (UCU) members took to the picket line at the steps of the Parkinson building amid ongoing disputes over pensions
Tightened restrictions causes threat to traders over Christmas.
New Covid-19 variant ‘Omicron’ has threatened traders for a second consecutive year, with concern that more restrictions could affect Christmas trading.
Booster jabs urged amid Omicron variant
Booster Vaccines have now been made available to anyone over the age of 18. Since the new variant of Covid, Omicron. Government are pushing the public to get there vaccines and boosters before the new year.
‘I feel hopeless’: Amazon deforestation
Often described as ‘the lungs of the world,’ the Amazon is incredibly biodiverse. However, it is being lost at a rapid rate due to deforestation.
Monday 6th December: Leeds Now Live Blog
Live updates from the Leeds Now newsroom.
Christmas returns to Millennium Square
Ice Cube @ Christmas brings festivity and joy to Millennium Square
Reclaim The Night Leeds hosts 44th annual protest.
Hundreds of people took to Leeds streets to protest women’s rights with advocate group Reclaim The Night.
Omicron variant a concern for retail staff
Concern for retail staff in the run-up to Christmas following the announcement of the new Coronavirus variant ‘Omicron’
Leeds General Infirmary take part in ‘Preg-CoV’ trial
Leeds General Infirmary has been named as one of more than a dozen sites across England that will take part in a new study into Covid vaccinations for pregnant women, led by St. Georges Institute.