by Elizabeth Archer and Emma Kirwan A feisty grandmother thwarted young thugs who tried to rob her corner shop at knifepoint last night (Wednesday).… Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Feisty grandma thwarts knife wielding thugs
by Michael Berriman Leeds-born artist Alex Farrar, 28, was announced as the winner of the 2015 Tetley’s Collection last night. Ten artists were competing… Read More »Local artist scoops £4000 prize at The Tetley
By Leah Waller The RSPCA Dog of the Month has found a home after a year long wait A three legged dog that has… Read More »Leeds’ three legged pooch has found love at last
by Michael Berriman More than 200 residents from Gipton area of Leeds are set to star in a new musical at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.… Read More »Chumbawumba guitarist pens ‘Gipton the Musical’ set for Leeds stage
by David Mackie Leeds may be plummeted into darkness on Saturday as families and businesses are encouraged to switch their lights off to mark Earth Hour. From… Read More »Lights out in Leeds for Earth Hour
By Leah Waller
When bridegroom Marcus Sugden talks about bringing his old battle-axe to the wedding, he’s not being rude about his other half.
The 36-year-old from Dewsbury is marrying his fiancée Suzi Vasey in a Viking-themed wedding on Saturday.Read More »Couple to conquer each other’s hearts in Viking-themed wedding
by Emma Kirwan Campaigners fearing the Conservatives are planning to privatise the NHS are marching in Leeds this weekend. Keep Our NHS Public is an… Read More »Leeds protest march over NHS privatisation claims
by Jay Unger Kids across Leeds are being encouraged to play out in the street with the support of a Hunslet based children’s charity.… Read More »Children need start to playing outside again, claims Leeds play charity.
by Emma Kirwan As many as 3,000 new jobs could be created in Leeds thanks to a £3.7 million government investment which was announced… Read More »3000 new jobs could be created in Leeds after £3.7m tech investment
By Jay Unger A quarter of all care homes in the UK that were labelled “inadequate” in the past month were based in Yorkshire. Of the 68… Read More »17 care homes in Yorkshire judged “inadequate” by watchdog