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The image shows the GMB union picket line in the rain outside Airedale HospitalSource: Gemma Williamson

Airedale Hospital workers vow to continue striking

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

‘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...

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Photo of the Myrtle Tavern owner collecting the award of best pub garden with a gleeful smile. Source: Aiden Gaughan

Shocked Leeds landlord dashed back from toilet to claim award

A Beeston Hill community meeting being held in the Hamara center Source: Matthew Morgan | All Rights Reserved

Beeston want change: from sex workers to dog poo

A small town street with parked cars lining both sides. On the left are shops including a Costa Coffee and a Halifax bank ATM where a person is using the machine. On the right are more shops such as Betfred and a convenience store. The sky is overcast, and a few pedestrians are walking along the pavements. The street is one-way, indicated by blue arrow signs, and the buildings have a mix of stone and brick façades. Source: George Jenkins | All Rights Reserved

Horsforth named happiest place in Leeds

The image shows people round a table drawing in a church Source: Toby Almond | All Rights Reserved

Award-winning Leeds wellbeing group struggles to stay open due to low funding

Source: Georgia Lee | All Rights Reserved

Award winning Leeds wellbeing group struggle for funding

A stone church building with a clock tower, surrounded by a graveyard. The church has a traditional Gothic design with arched windows. Autumn leaves cover the ground, and the scene appears overcast, creating a serene and slightly somber atmosphere. Source: George Jenkins | All Rights Reserved

West Yorkshire church added to heritage protection register

A small town street with parked cars lining both sides. On the left are shops including a Costa Coffee and a Halifax bank ATM where a person is using the machine. On the right are more shops such as Betfred and a convenience store. The sky is overcast, and a few pedestrians are walking along the pavements. The street is one-way, indicated by blue arrow signs, and the buildings have a mix of stone and brick façades. Source: George Jenkins | All Rights Reserved

Horsforth ranked as happiest place in Leeds

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The image shows players in a church hall playing table tennis Source: Toby Almond | All Rights Reserved

Leeds table tennis team takes on Parkinson’s World Championship

The image shows wheelchair racing Source: Safiya Biyere | All Rights Reserved

Wheelchair racing offers a new outlook for people with spinal cord injuries

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

A man Bowling a ball on a field. Source: Lonan Sheldrake

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

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

Another lacklustre Barnsley side share the points with Peterborough

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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

Vinyl music is ‘ritualistic for people’

A record fair in Leeds is taking place at the end of the month till the end of the year in Leeds Corn Exchange, Emma
Man holding green, red, black and white flag in support of Palestine in front of mountainsSource: Finn Richardson

Leeds man raises money for Palestine

Young man from Leeds hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc trail through France, Italy and Switzerland to raise money for Palestine.
Source: Georgia Lee

The Halloween house with over 45,000 lights

Within the streets of Crossgates is a house with over 45,000 lights.