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Armley affordable housing project welcomes first residents

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.

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

This image depicts a small white ribbon in the palm of a hand

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

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

Christmas comes to Leeds as markets return for another year

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.

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

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

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

Major crime in West Yorkshire on the rise

The region is performing badly according to several key datasets.

Arson on the rise in Leeds

The local authorities have been attempting to deal with the ongoing issue of the rise in arson cases

Leeds United struggle to break hooligan stereotype

Leeds United fans are tarnished with the ‘Dirty Leeds’ stereotype, despite the club’s shift away from hooliganism.

Crimes spike in West Yorkshire prompts call for extra funding

An investigation reveals that the region is one of the worst performing for weapons crimes

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.

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

Natasha Moore, Leeds backpacker with Laos flag

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

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…

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

Number of fly tipping fines increases around Leeds

Between 2017 and 2022 the number of fly tipping fines administrated by Leeds city council has increased and the total number of incidents have decreased.

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.

Headingley Stadium puts up fundraisers for the night

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

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.

The demand for student accommodation in Leeds.

a tall brick building with a sign on the side of it

Leeds is home to several well sought after universities. As a result, the demand for purpose built student accommodation is at an all time high.

First ever Leeds Beckett women’s Boxing class hailed as ‘empowering’ and a step in the right direction

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

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

Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice host a fire and LEGO walk

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

New business rates hit music venues

Business rate increases in the recent budget are set to hit music venues severely.

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

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

“You’ve got to do it to know what it’s like”

The debate over controversial Halloween costumes.

two skeleton near white concrete building with string lights at daytime

Halloween costumes occupy a complicated intersection between expression and sensitivity.

Farsley Celtic confirm groundshare with Buxton FC

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

Halifax FC’s Charlotte Salisbury-Williams receives international call up for Wales U19

Charlotte Salisbury Williams throw in for Halifax FC women

17 year-old Charlotte Salisbury Williams was announced as a member of the Cymru U19 football squad for their game against Portugal on 25th October.

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

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

Beckett’s Darts team through to the next round of UDUK Challenge Cup

The first round of the University Darts UK Challenge Cup saw Leeds Beckett beat Bangor University. To find out more watch an exclusive interview with LBU Darts’ Sam Grimes.

Halifax Women FC Head Coach is Fundraising for a Coaching Course

Head coach rob mitchell being interviewed

Rob Mitchell has recently been accepted onto a course which allows him to get the highest level of coaching license you can get before entering the professional level.

Leeds-based boxing club prospers with university intake

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

Farsley Celtic denied first FA Cup first round since 1975

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

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

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.

Slazenger open Padel club in Seacroft

A new padel tennis club opened its doors in Seacroft last Friday.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

Yorkshire return to Division One

Yorkshire County Cricket Club have been promoted to Division One of the Vitality County Championship.

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

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.

Council launch careers fairs to counter unemployment crisis

Youth unemployment has risen to its highest level since the pandemic.

New bar and super club opened in Leeds City Centre is the start of a new nationwide chain

New bar and super club has replaced former Tiger Tiger in Leeds City Centre

This week on Stethoscope Stories

A podcast where we talk about all things health

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.

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

Medical equipment on an orange background

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

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

dog on top of person's lap while sitting on ground at daytime

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

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

Which is the best borough to be a football fan in Greater Manchester?

With over 30 football clubs in Greater Manchester, ranging from the Premier League all the way down to the North West Counties League, we wanted to find out what the best borough is to be a football fan in.

Food prices increase by 30% in two years

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

Eligible children missing out on free school meals

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

Fans agree with the facts: Leeds United kits are too expensive

We talked to Leeds United fans about whether replica shirts are affordable and a compared them to other Yorkshire clubs.

Yorkshire cat rescues are struggling due to the cost-of-living crisis

There has been a shocking 25% rise in the number of people giving up their pets this year – RSPCA UK

Leeds workplaces and charities join the fight to end Period Poverty

two girls drawing arounnd stensils on fabric to make reusable sanitary pads

A woman in the UK will spend £492 a year on her period, up to £4,800 spanning her entire lifetime

Getting Clean: Soap for Hope and the road to recovery

Soap for Hope bars help provide purpose for recovering addicts in Leeds and West Yorkshire

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in Leeds.

Making men’s mental health something to talk about.

Leeds gear up to make kindness the norm

With World Kindness day coming up Leeds prepare to make kind gestures to those around the city.

Remembrance Sunday in Leeds

The city of Leeds prepares to remember those who have fought in wars past and present this Sunday.

Vintage Vera : kilo sale at the University Of Leeds.

A vintage clothing pop up has landed in Leeds from 10-5 on Thursday 9th November.

Passing on the Torch: Basketball captain Andre McCalla on leading the new LBU generation.

Andre looks to the future as his Beckett career closes.

Fancy oriental restaurant open in Leeds

The Blue Pavilion is a brand new oriental restaurant that opened on Monday the 30th of October 2023. The menu consists of grilled salmon, pecking duck, grilled Chilean sea bass and more delightful foods from the East Asian culture.

New Super League grading system “painful” for the lower teams.

Rugby league is in for wholesale changes, as new ‘American’ approach reaches blighty in 2025.

Leodiensian star talks on achieving hit of the week and aspirations for the season

Finn Irish talks aspirations

Leeds newest Beryl bikes hit with students

Beryl Bikes now in Leeds

Brighouse Town players handed multiple match suspensions for red cards

Brighouse players suspended for multiple games after three red cards in two games

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Headingley residents speak out after ‘busiest Otley Run yet’

Empty pub with barstools and bar in background

Headingley resident, Izzy Holden, gives her thoughts on Leeds’ famous Otley Run following Halloween weekend.

National Stress Awareness Day in Leeds.

Set up by the International Stress Management Association, National Stress Awareness Day takes place this month.

Day of The Dead resurrected in Leeds

The front of Leeds Play House and the entrance to the exhibition

The Day of the Dead has been bought to life in Leeds through a pioneering grief project.

Former Leeds Beckett student joins Loughborough University futsal team

On Thursday 2nd November , I had the pleasure of speaking with Ben Savage, a former Leeds Beckett men’s 1st team football captain who this year has begun a masters degree at Loughborough University and is now playing for their futsal team. Loughborough Futsal team play in the 1st tier in England and I spoke to Ben on how he was settling in, here is that interview:

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