White Rose Christmas Appeal 2025 Samantha Knight of White Rose Shopping Centre and Andy Johnson of Kidz Klub Leeds.
22nd November 2025
2 mins read

White Rose launches Christmas gift drive in support of Leeds’ Kidz Klub

White Rose Shopping Centre has kicked off the festive season by launching its annual Christmas gift drive in partnership with Leeds-based charity Kidz Klub. The initiative aims to bring joy to children and families across the city who may otherwise struggle during the festive period. Shoppers visiting White Rose are invited to donate new

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White Rose Christmas Appeal 2025 Samantha Knight of White Rose Shopping Centre and Andy Johnson of Kidz Klub Leeds.
22nd November 2025
2 mins read

White Rose launches Christmas gift drive in support of Leeds’ Kidz Klub

White Rose Shopping Centre has kicked off the festive season by launching its annual Christmas gift drive in partnership with Leeds-based charity Kidz Klub. The initiative aims to bring joy to children and families across the city who may otherwise struggle during the festive period. Shoppers visiting White Rose are invited to donate new
ABDC volunteers
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

Impact of Leeds’ ABCD Programme Highlighted in New Six-Year Review

A comprehensive new review has showcased the significant and growing impact of Leeds’ pioneering Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) programme over a six-year period, revealing powerful outcomes for residents and neighbourhoods across the city. Published this month, A review of ABCD in Leeds Pathfinder Sites (2019–2025): A six-year journey from seeds to trees brings together
The Arium
22nd November 2025
1 min read

Yorkshire-Grown Christmas Trees Have Arrived at The Arium

Christmas has officially begun at The Arium, as thousands of Yorkshire-grown Christmas trees arrive ready to bring festive cheer to homes across Leeds. Each year, the council-run garden centre transforms into a winter destination for families looking to choose the perfect tree, and this season is no exception. All the Christmas trees on sale
Morley Learning and Skills Centre
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

Work Begins on Morley’s New Multi-Million-Pound Learning and Skills Centre

Work has officially begun on Morley’s ambitious new multi-million-pound Learning and Skills Centre, marking a major milestone in the town’s drive to expand opportunities for adult education, skills development and career progression. The project, a cornerstone of the Morley Town Deal programme, will see the Grade II-listed St Mary’s in the Wood Church transformed
Stop the Spike
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

New Leeds Campaign Aims to ‘Stop the Spike’ This Festive Season

As the festive season begins, Leeds has introduced a new city-wide initiative designed to tackle spiking and enhance safety on nights out. The ‘Stop the Spike’ campaign brings together local organisations, universities and nightlife venues to raise awareness, strengthen prevention measures and ensure people know where to turn for help. Central to the campaign

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White Rose Christmas Appeal 2025 Samantha Knight of White Rose Shopping Centre and Andy Johnson of Kidz Klub Leeds.
22nd November 2025
2 mins read

White Rose launches Christmas gift drive in support of Leeds’ Kidz Klub

White Rose Shopping Centre has kicked off the festive season by launching its annual Christmas gift drive in partnership with Leeds-based charity Kidz Klub. The initiative aims to bring joy to children and families across the city who may otherwise struggle during the festive period. Shoppers visiting White Rose are invited to donate new
ABDC volunteers
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

Impact of Leeds’ ABCD Programme Highlighted in New Six-Year Review

A comprehensive new review has showcased the significant and growing impact of Leeds’ pioneering Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) programme over a six-year period, revealing powerful outcomes for residents and neighbourhoods across the city. Published this month, A review of ABCD in Leeds Pathfinder Sites (2019–2025): A six-year journey from seeds to trees brings together
The Arium
22nd November 2025
1 min read

Yorkshire-Grown Christmas Trees Have Arrived at The Arium

Christmas has officially begun at The Arium, as thousands of Yorkshire-grown Christmas trees arrive ready to bring festive cheer to homes across Leeds. Each year, the council-run garden centre transforms into a winter destination for families looking to choose the perfect tree, and this season is no exception. All the Christmas trees on sale
Morley Learning and Skills Centre
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

Work Begins on Morley’s New Multi-Million-Pound Learning and Skills Centre

Work has officially begun on Morley’s ambitious new multi-million-pound Learning and Skills Centre, marking a major milestone in the town’s drive to expand opportunities for adult education, skills development and career progression. The project, a cornerstone of the Morley Town Deal programme, will see the Grade II-listed St Mary’s in the Wood Church transformed
Stop the Spike
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

New Leeds Campaign Aims to ‘Stop the Spike’ This Festive Season

As the festive season begins, Leeds has introduced a new city-wide initiative designed to tackle spiking and enhance safety on nights out. The ‘Stop the Spike’ campaign brings together local organisations, universities and nightlife venues to raise awareness, strengthen prevention measures and ensure people know where to turn for help. Central to the campaign
Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th November 2025
3 mins read

Leeds Welcomes Sienna Silva-Farber as New Children’s Mayor

A new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been officially elected, with a powerful pledge to tackle bullying, discrimination and poverty over the coming year. Sienna Silva-Farber, 10, a pupil at Harewood C of E Primary School, has been named Children’s Mayor of Leeds for 2025–2026 following a closely contested election. This year’s vote saw
Compassionate City Awards 2025 at Leeds Civic Hall
14th November 2025
2 mins read

Parkinson’s Table Tennis Club Scoops Compassionate City Award

A pioneering table tennis club for people living with Parkinson’s disease has been named one of the winners at this year’s Compassionate City Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who go the extra mile to improve life in their communities, with this year’s ceremony held last week at Leeds Civic Hall. Kirkstall-based club
Kath Harrison and her daughter Helen Shippin
14th November 2025
3 mins read

Carriageworks Theatre Marks 20 Years of Family Ties

An inseparable mum-and-daughter duo who have worked side by side in local theatre for almost 30 years have offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a much-loved Leeds venue as it celebrates a major milestone. Kath Harrison and her daughter Helen Shippin are key members of the dedicated costume and backstage team at
Plant Dreaming exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery
14th November 2025
1 min read

Nature’s Wonders Take Root in New Gallery Show

Stunning depictions of the natural world by leading contemporary artists invite visitors to see our relationship with plants in a new light in a major new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery. Plant Dreaming delves into imaginative, alternative perspectives on plants, fungi and the deep connections that bind our planet together. Bringing together work by
Future Creative
14th November 2025
4 mins read

West Yorkshire Creative Charities Share £25,000 to Boost Local Creative Careers

Amazon’s Regional Creatives Fund is a new nationwide initiative designed to widen access to careers in the creative industries for people from underserved communities. Two West Yorkshire charities have been awarded £25,000 to grow programmes that help local people access careers in the creative industries. MAP Charity (Music and Arts Production Leeds) has been awarded
National Express
14th November 2025
2 mins read

National Express brings loved ones together this Christmas with the UK’s largest festive coach network

National Express remains one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable transport brands, connecting millions of passengers every year through its extensive coach network. On Christmas Day, National Express will operate 20 coach journeys to and from Bradford and more than 30 to and from Leeds, connecting friends and families across key UK destinations
Professor John Craig (Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Hull), Patsy Gilbert (Vice Principal, Leeds Conservatoire) and Lily Fontaine (frontwoman of English Teacher). Photo credit - Jonathan Lodder
14th November 2025
2 mins read

‘English Teacher’ Frontwoman Lily Fontaine Named Fellow of Leeds Conservatoire

Lily Fontaine, vocalist, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist with acclaimed band ‘English Teacher’, has been made a Fellow of Leeds Conservatoire. Presented at an October graduation ceremony at the Royal Armouries, the honour recognises Lily’s advocacy, influence on the music industry and her alignment with the conservatoire’s creative and innovative values. Leeds Conservatoire, formerly Leeds College
Stanningley McDonald’s restaurant design
14th November 2025
1 min read

Leeds City Council approves new McDonald’s drive-thru on Town Street

McDonald’s is pleased that Leeds City Council has granted planning permission for a new drive-thru restaurant on Town Street, Stanningley. This multi-million-pound investment will regenerate an underused site, bringing it back into active use and creating around 85 new local jobs, with market-leading training and career progression opportunities. The restaurant will be operated by
Partou Acorns Day Nursery and Pre-school in Leeds
14th November 2025
2 mins read

Partou Acorns Nursery and Pre-School Celebrates Outstanding Ofsted Rating

Partou Acorns Day Nursery and Pre-school in Leeds has been recognised as one of the city’s leading early years settings after achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating in all areas from Ofsted. The glowing report highlights the nursery’s nurturing environment, high-quality teaching and exceptional support for children’s development. In her final inspection report, the Ofsted inspector
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