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Image of people queueing for Bratwurst stall at Christmas markets, infront of a large christmas tree and town hall.

Christmas Markets “not worth the hype”?

Leeds Christmas Markets are back but are they too expensive in this current economic climate?
Samantha Diment
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.
Ella Wignal
Headingley Stadium: a modern building with green geometric facades and triangular windows, surrounded by trees with autumn-coloured leaves under a cloudy sky.

Headingley residents furious over new stadium licensing

Complaints about potential "public nuisance" have been made ahead of the Council's licensing meeting next week.
Alison Adair
Two people, a man wearing a ceremonial chain and a woman in a black dress, stand closely together viewing a wartime-themed display. The dimly lit exhibit features camouflage netting, photographs, and a headless mannequin dressed in a suit with a Ukrainian flag draped over the shoulders. A tripod stands nearby, and the scene is illuminated with dramatic purple and yellow lighting.

‘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...
Emma Haresign
Grounds of Nethermoor Park

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
Jack Spinks
Varsity 2025

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...
Vincent Icheke
Runners

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
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.
Caitlin Page
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
Caitlin Page
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
Caitlin Page
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.
Flynn Connolly

Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC

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

Football World’s outdoor expansion

This is Football World, Leeds' unique indoor & soon outdoor football centre!
David Dumitru
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
Mason Round
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.
Mason Round

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.
Jake Grattage

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.
Abigail Johnson
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.
Flynn Connolly

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.
Joseph Poole
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.
Caitlin Page
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.
Jake Grattage

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
Caitlin Page
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

Increase in hot water bottle injuries

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

Council launch careers fairs to counter unemployment crisis

Youth unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic.
Joseph Poole
Cricket ground

Cricket players unhappy with ‘dangerous’ league schedule

Players are upset about the late cricket schedule.
Matthew Caines
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.
Flynn Connolly

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.
Molly Dutton
Lowes Park Golf Club logo

Mental health matters at Lowes Park

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

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.
Caitlin Page

‘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.
Billy Dawson

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
Billy Dawson

Food prices increase by 30% in two years

Leeds Now compared six supermarkets to investigate which is the most affordable
Saffron Carroll, Caitlin Page

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
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Football training session, player kicking the ball to his team mate

New appointee plans Leeds Beckett football programme

Cameron Noyes has been hired as the new Football Coordinator, following the departure of predecessor Chris Smith.
Erin Gethins

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.
Molly Dutton

Keep Space for Peace Week demonstration held at RAF Menwith Hill

Demonstrators gathered outside RAF Menwith Hill as part of the Keep Space for Peace Week campaign.
Jake Grattage

Four men killed in local stabbings

19 year old man killed in stabbing in Halifax; the second victim of the attack.
Molly Dutton

West Ham defenders slated by Roy Keane and their own manager after loss against United

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has brutally mocked Hammers keeper Alphonse Areola and his defenders for their part in Manchester United’s equaliser as the Red
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Thousands face housing shortages in Leeds

A rising number of empty properties in Leeds has made way for new funding campaigns
Molly Dutton, Phan Ngo
Rubbish bin tipped over in Headingley

Bonfire night sparks disorder in Leeds

Surge in disruption over the bonfire weekend in Leeds
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Keeping warm during the cost of living crisis: ‘Warmer places’ looking to become a crutch for the community.

Leeds community hub has been operating a warmer places service in its job shop since Monday morning, earlier this week. "People are using it" Richard
Charlotte Turner

Live updates: Your latest sports news with Leeds Now

Reporter Billy Dawson keeping you up to date with your local sports news from the centre of Leeds
Billy Dawson

Leeds sexual health charities target silence

Sexual health charities like Yorkshire Mesmac are getting people talking about sex and testing
Molly Dutton

Leeds Beckett Student sets up donation drive to help local charities

Polly Batch and her society, We Own It Beckett were inundated with donations of food, toiletries, clothes and more
Emmie Penkett, Hadiyah Ilyas

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.
Mia Eden, Louisa Trussell

A four day working week drastically improves quality of life

Companies across the world have begun to introduce a four day working week in an attempt to raise staff morale.
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TakeOneLeaveOne are providing warm clothes for those in need

In preparation for a cold winter, volunteer ran charity TOLO are offering a helping hand.
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