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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 this season.

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…

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

Sustainable fashion company TRAD Collective win Fashion for Good award

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

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

A silent city: Leeds remembers fallen soilders

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

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

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

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.

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.

Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC

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

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway transforms into 5-mile beer and music festival

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

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

Football World’s outdoor expansion

This is Football World, Leeds’ unique indoor & soon outdoor football centre!

Beckett motorsport eye up BUKC season after testing success

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

The BUKC karting season goes green next month… with Beckett looking to build on their testing momentum

Leeds independent newspaper secures future with National Lottery Funding

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

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.

Sculpture honours nearly 400 Leeds women

A sculpture resembling giant metal ribbons in Leeds city centre

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Leeds bus with a junk food advert on the side

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

Blue plaque dedicated to anti-fascist history of Leeds

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

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

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

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.

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

Increase in hot water bottle injuries

The approaching colder months may make this an even larger concern.

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.

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.

When life gives you Apple: how Chris Brennan carved his career

Chris Brennan built his career as a successful magazine journalist, exposing some of the large issues in the technology industry over the years.

Mental health matters at Lowes Park

On the day of the first major competition of the year, a more important subject stood out.

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

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.

‘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.

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

Food prices increase by 30% in two years

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

England and Toulouse star, Jack Willis, re-lives journey to accomplishing his Rugby World Cup “dream”

On the 23 September 2023 Jack Willis, 26, was handed the biggest moment of his career as he made his World Cup debut for his country, England, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Stade Pierre-Maluroy, Lille. Not only did he make his debut, but he also went on to score and finish the game as England ran riot winning 71-0.

The journey to this moment wasn’t easy for Willis as he has had to overcome multiple hurdles to get to that point. However, unlike some he continued to fight and was able to accomplish his dream.

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