Skipton’s residents are the happiest in the UK
Skipton has been crowned the happiest place to live in the UK in the latest Rightmove survey. ‘The Gateway to the Dales’ pipped Richmond upon… Read More »Skipton’s residents are the happiest in the UK
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Community, cheer and santa dashers: Leeds park runners raise money for St. Gemma’s Hospice
Yorkshire’s largest hospice brought more colour to Park Runs across Leeds with their Santa Dash, raising money and bringing a sense of community before the… Read More »Community, cheer and santa dashers: Leeds park runners raise money for St. Gemma’s Hospice
York hit by extreme flooding as Storm Bram causes disruption to waterfront businesses
The city of York was hit by extreme floods over the weekend as Storm Bram caused the River Ouse to reach three times its normal… Read More »York hit by extreme flooding as Storm Bram causes disruption to waterfront businesses
Leeds councillor candidate criticised “slum landlords” and vowed to help renters in his ward.
Eden Hills and George Müller-Waite, Leeds Green Party campaigners. George Müller-Waite, the Leeds Green Party’s 2026 candidate for councillor for Little London and Woodhouse, was… Read More »Leeds councillor candidate criticised “slum landlords” and vowed to help renters in his ward.
Kirkgate Market traders reflect on a pleasing year despite price rises
Jenny’s Jerk Chicken at Kirkgate Market. Following an excellent 2024, stall owners said they were happy with how progression was continuing since the “massive impact”… Read More »Kirkgate Market traders reflect on a pleasing year despite price rises
Leeds traders speak out against council plans for Kirkgate Market
Traders have voiced concern over Leeds City Council’s plans to build a new outdoor food village in Kirkgate Market. The council signed the lease agreement… Read More »Leeds traders speak out against council plans for Kirkgate Market
“Nothing but a benefit” – Yorkshire graduates on UK rejoining Erasmus+
Leeds Trinity University prepares for its 2025 winter graduates; Photo: Timea Fekete As the government has confirmed the UK rejoining Erasmus+ from 2027, students who… Read More »“Nothing but a benefit” – Yorkshire graduates on UK rejoining Erasmus+
Palestine protestors demand government action for hunger strikers
Last Saturday, pro-Palestine protestors marched through Leeds city centre on behalf of eight UK prisoners on hunger strike. The march, organised by Leeds Palestine Solidarity… Read More »Palestine protestors demand government action for hunger strikers
Pudsey Lights event boosting independent businesses of the town
Each year, the Pudsey Lights Christmas switch-on event brings a burst of festive cheer into the town centre, but the impact goes far beyond just… Read More »Pudsey Lights event boosting independent businesses of the town
Freedom Mills bids farewell with final 18-hour closing party in Leeds
Freedom Mills has confirmed it will close at the end of November, bringing a decade-long chapter of Leeds’ underground music scene to an end. The… Read More »Freedom Mills bids farewell with final 18-hour closing party in Leeds