Olympic boxer, Nicola Adams is among a host of distinguished individuals receiving an honorary degree by Leeds University today. Nicola is receiving a Doctor of… Read More »Leeds boxing treasure Nicola Adams to get honorary degree today
By Mike Berriman
Planning approvals are in place to build 17,000 new homes in the city.
Recently proposals to change the national planning guidlelines means that the building of thousands of new houses could be fast-tracked.
Read More »Planning approvals in place for 17,000 new homes in Leeds
By Mike Berriman Police are appealing for information after a woman in her eighties was burgled whilst watching television with headphones on in her home.… Read More »Elderly woman targeted whilst watching TV in Bramley
By Mike Berriman
The Slide the City event scheduled for this Saturday at Roundhay Park has been postponed due to safety concerns.
By Mike Berriman
Whitelock’s Ale House is celebrating its 300th birthday today with the start of a four day beer festival.
Built in 1715, Whitelock’s is the oldest pub in Leeds.
Corban Street in Bradford
by Elizabeth Archer
The murder of a man from Bradford is under investigation by police.
The victim, named locally as Leroy Vanzie, 33, was found last night (Tuesday) on Corban Street with head injuries and died shortly afterwards.Read More »Murder of a Bradford man under investigation
An explosion which sparked a bomb scare in East End Park, Leeds, last night left one resident collapsed on the ground in shock. Police… Read More »Resident collapsed after lucky escape from East End Park explosion
If you’re walking your dog or taking a stroll alongside one of Leeds’ waterways this summer, you’re advised to be careful. Giant hogweed has been… Read More »Toxic plant warning as giant hogweed spotted in Leeds
A Leeds Trinity Student is walking 500 miles from Edinburgh to Winchester in order to remember his great grandma who died last year. Dorothy Lewis was 86 when… Read More »Leeds Trinity Student will walk 500 miles in memory of his great grandma
by Emma Kirwan and Caroline Grandjean
A Hunslet charity will celebrate the 150th anniversary of a legendary Leeds locomotive company this weekend.Read More »VIDEO UPDATE: Hunslet does the Locomotion