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The image shows the GMB union picket line in the rain outside Airedale Hospital

Source: Gemma Williamson

Health

Airedale Hospital workers vow to continue striking

Hospital porters, domestics and catering staff have walked out over the past few weeks

Toby Almond

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.

Source: Emma Haresign | All Rights Reserved

Culture

‘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

Featured

A busy indoor train station featuring two stationary trains at adjacent platforms. The train on the left is a modern Northern Class 331 electric unit, numbered 331009, with a sleek blue and yellow design. Next to it on the right is an older Northern Class 158 diesel unit, numbered 158757, with a more classic shape and similar blue and yellow livery. The station has a high, arched roof with exposed beams and industrial lighting. Passengers are visible on the platform and escalator, and a digital clock displays the time as 16:16:35. Overhead signs direct travellers to various platforms, and daylight is visible through the far end of the station.

Source: Jack Houldsworth | All Rights Reserved

Business

Northern trials app for improved passenger experience

Passengers using Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds have been selected to take part in the trial of a new app

Jack Houldsworth

image of old book against a blue background in a glass cupboard. The book has illustrations of various plants with details about the what each plant is called and where it grows.

Source: Georgia Lee

Culture

Book that ‘inspired’ Romeo and Juliet potion on display in Leeds

A copy of the book has made its way into Leeds Central library.

Georgia Lee

Latest news

Exterior of Leeds Central Police Station on a sunny day, showing the building’s brick façade, police signage, and reflection of a police vehicle in the window.

Source: Archie Simpson Tarling | All Rights Reserved

News

Leeds domestic abuse victims a step closer to safety

Front page of an edition of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein

Source: Ruby Lindsay | All Rights Reserved

Culture

Frankenstein Fridays influence on Leeds based authors

A wall with graffiti on it

Source: Om Kumar | All Rights Reserved

Environment

Nearly 15,000 Reports of Graffiti in Leeds

One World signage

Source: Photo by Markus Spiske | Unsplash

Environment

Leeds environmentalist group warns against mining Yorkshire coal tips

Photo of an ask for Angela sign in a women bathroom

Source: Ruby Lindsay | All Rights Reserved

Lifestyle

Feeling unsafe while out, don’t be scared to ask for Angela!

A picture of ATM Headingley Stadium

Source: Om Kumar | All Rights Reserved

News

Leeds Big Sleep hosted at ATM Headingley stadium

Black puffer jacket with white text on chest reading “lets frus...”.

Source: Georgia O'Connell | All Rights Reserved

Newsday

Leeds Winter Coat Appeal 2025 has now launched

Latest news

Bus and cycle lanes in Leeds

Source: Ruby Lindsay | All Rights Reserved

Environment

Sustainable travel in Leeds for National Transport day

Entrance to Next chapter books, an independent women-led bookshop and cafe in Leeds

Source: Tamsin Taylor | All Rights Reserved

Lifestyle

Leeds readers celebrate National Book Month

Kemi Badenoch speaking at a podium in a formal parliamentary setting, surrounded by seated MP's in suits and formal attire, with tiered benches and ornate woodwork visible in the background

Source: House of Commons | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International

News

Record low for Conservatives in opinion polls

Source: Samantha Diment | All Rights Reserved

Newsday

Green Party success due to new leader, says councillor

A weathered "For Sale" sign from Leeds City Council is attached to a stone wall, partially peeling away at the corner. The sign advertises a residential development opportunity for Bramham House & Grounds. It includes a website (www.leeds.gov.uk/prop ...) and contact number (0113 247 7807) for City Development at The Leonardo Building, 2 Rossington Street. There is overgrown foliage and metal fencing above the wall, with a wooded area in the background.

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News

‘It’s well overdue’- Leeds residents react to redevelopment plans

A gallery with brick walls and arched doorways showcasing large, detailed photographs of human irises, with a sign reading "VIZUALYEYES" and prices starting from £29.

Source: Macy Cooke | All Rights Reserved

Business

Leeds Corn Exchange welcomes a new eye-opening art experience

The image shows two goth festival attendees dressed in scary costumes

Source: Toby Almond | All Rights Reserved

Culture

Leeds Festival of Gothica celebrates a ‘new generation of goths’

Sport

Newsday

Award winning Leeds partnership donate nearly 2,000 sports kits at event

A man Bowling a ball on a field.

Source: Lonan Sheldrake

Health

Otley Santas to play bowls for MND

‘Wasted months’: Bateson reflects on anti-climactic title bout and fallout.

Grounds of Nethermoor Park

Source: Jack Spinks | All Rights Reserved

Sport

Guiseley frustrated by Gainsborough in last home game of the season : NPL playoffs preview

white and gray Adidas soccerball on lawn grass

Source: Photo by Peter Glaser | Unsplash

Archived posts

Another lacklustre Barnsley side share the points with Peterborough

people in purple

Source: Kiril Tocickij | All Rights Reserved

Archived posts

One city, two colors and Beckett’s purple pride

The first of many racers bolt down Cardigan Road

Source: Robert Osborne | All Rights Reserved

News

Thousands run in memory of Rob Burrow as the Leeds Marathon continues to be special

Sport

LBU Darts triumph over rivals in Varsity Darts 2025

Archived posts

Leeds Basketball Varsity 2025: Tight contest goes down to the wire!

Oakwell stadium pitch before kick off

Archived posts

Barnsley continue horrible run of form with 2-1 loss

Source: Nathan Walker

Foundations of Sport Reporting

Farsley Celtic Calls for Community Support

Cardiff Met eye up European football as Welsh coefficient rises

Top five realistic managerial replacements for Gary O’Neil at Wolves

Archived posts

Kosylo sees red as Altrincham hold off Halifax

Features

A group of people browse through vinyl records at a busy record fair. The image shows several plastic crates labeled with handwritten black signs indicating music genres and categories, including "IRON MAIDEN," "SYNTH / ELECTRONIC," "PROG ROCK," "MISC Q–T," "PUNK," and "GRUNGE / ALT ROCK." A man in the center wearing a white "Blue Flowers" t-shirt and navy hoodie is examining a record. To his right, an older man in an AC/DC t-shirt and with a tattooed arm is also browsing. The setting appears lively and crowded with music enthusiasts.

Source: Emma Haresign | Unsplash

Business

Vinyl music is ‘ritualistic for people’

Man holding green, red, black and white flag in support of Palestine in front of mountains

Source: Finn Richardson

Features

Leeds man raises money for Palestine

Source: Georgia Lee

Culture

The Halloween house with over 45,000 lights

Ruby Braithwaite: investigating the investigator

Archived posts

Leeds “Pocket Rocket” Boxer Koby McNamara is on the rise

My trip to LA: an unforgettable experience

My LA experience

Features

Manchester attacks survivor retells the tale 7 years later

Archived posts

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

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

Archived posts

What is Korfball? Here is all you need to know about the growing, inclusive sport for all here in Leeds

Energy bills on the rise with 5% increase by January

How Rollo Ross’ moral compass lead him to becoming LA journalist of the year

Valerie Flood- My everyday experience of Racism