Fun-filled things to do this weekend in Leeds
We’ve put together our top five events happening in Yorkshire this weekend:
Features
What will the summer budget mean for Leeds?
Read more on this story: Leeds MP slams the budget as ‘barbaric’
Scrapping maintenance grants could be detrimental for poorer students
Local students are concerned after The Chancellor his plans to scrap University maintenance grants for lower income students on Wednesday.
Ashes preview – day three
By Mike Berriman
Two days into the Ashes and there is still little to choose between England and Australia.
The tourists will begin day three on 254-5, still 176 runs shy of England’s first innings total of 430.
10 stops on the journey of the Leeds Trolleybus
by Hayley Longster
As a campaign group opposing the Leeds trolleybus scheme urges councillors to backtrack on the £250m plan, and Greg Mulholland MP labels it the ‘second-best solution’ to Leeds’ transport issues, we take a look at the history of this long-gestating decision.
Shakespeare classic set for Leeds stage
By Emma Kirwan
Shakespeare’s most charming villain is back as West Yorkshire Playhouse gets set to stage a new production of Richard III.
Kiss Me Kate to hit Leeds stage in September
A glittering new production of Cole Porter’s classic musical comedy, Kiss Me, Kate, is opening its national tour at Leeds Grand Theatre from September 2015.… Read More »Kiss Me Kate to hit Leeds stage in September
Return of the Mac
Fleetwood Mac entertained more than 10,000 fans to a rendition of their timeless classics in Leeds last night.
The iconic five-piece thrilled fans in a packed-out First Direct Arena with a succession of hits including ‘Dreams’, ‘Big Love’, ‘Don’t Stop’ and ‘Go Your Own Way’.
Headingley gets into the groove
Headingley will be alive with the sound of music over the next 11 days with the launch of the sixth annual Headingley Music Festival. More… Read More »Headingley gets into the groove
Labour just need to tweak the packaging, not the product..
…writes David Mackie The Labour battle lines are forming. On one side, Lord Mandelson and his Blairite crew are advocating a shunt back to… Read More »Labour just need to tweak the packaging, not the product..
Visitors flock to see Meanwood Valley’s new additions
by Elizabeth Archer Lambing season is under way at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, where every one of the ewes has been pregnant this… Read More »Visitors flock to see Meanwood Valley’s new additions