by David Mackie
Nearly 27 million people visited Leeds on holiday and business last year, with their visits worth £1.5bn to the city’s economy.
However, of those 27 million, only 370,000 came from abroad. Read More »Leeds is top tourism destination, but lags in overseas visitors
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by Jay Unger
Turning the streets outside Leeds city Hall into a mass of colour and noise – racers from across the region laced up their running shoes to take part in the Asda foundation 10 kilometres run this weekend.
Read More »Thousands flock to Leeds City centre for Tomlinson 10K
by David Mackie
Leeds is eager to follow in the footsteps of Liverpool and Glasgow as it bids to become the European Capital of Culture 2023, a title which could generate hundreds of millions of pounds for the city.
Read More »Leeds bids to receive millions of pounds as European Culture Capital
by Emma Kirwan Police are appealing for witnesses after a middle aged man was injured in a scooter crash following a road traffic collision in Leeds. The 47-year… Read More »Man hospitalised after scooter crash in Wortley
by Emma Kirwan A former world boxing champion will be among those promoting healthy lifestyles in Leeds on Friday. Heart Research UK has set up… Read More »Yorkshire boxer champions healthy hearts
by David Mackie
House-building will get automatic planning permission on ‘brownfield’ sites it has been announced today, possibly leading the way for more houses in inner Leeds.Read More »More houses for inner Leeds?
by Lisa Bradley
The country’s biggest natural fuel station could be created in Leeds if plans are given the green light.
The idea behind the proposals is to encourage more businesses and residents to switch to more eco-friendly fuel, with the hope that a compressed natural gas filling station will make the move easier.
Read More »Could the UK’s biggest natural fuel station come to Leeds?
by David Mackie Dog owners in Leeds will have the chance to microchip their dogs for free on Monday July 20. Leeds City Council’s dog… Read More »Dogs Trust offer Leeds mutts free chips
We’ve put together our top five events happening in Yorkshire this weekend:
Local students are concerned after The Chancellor his plans to scrap University maintenance grants for lower income students on Wednesday.