Leeds Star Newspaper

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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Leeds Palestinian Film Festival
17th October 2025
3 mins read

Leeds to Celebrate Palestinian Film and Culture with Three-Week Festival This Autumn

The Leeds Palestinian Film Festival proudly returns for its 11th edition, running from November 12 to December 6, 2025, at iconic venues across Leeds. The festival continues its mission to celebrate the richness, diversity, and resilience of Palestinian culture through the transformative power of cinema. This year’s festival promises over three weeks of unflinching,…
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(L-R) Jason Tutin, 100% Digital Leeds; Louise Forrest, GIPSIL; Tracy Brabin, West Yorkshire Mayor; Fran Etherington, Old Fire Station; Fatima Khan-Shah, Inclusivity Champion
17th October 2025
4 mins read

West Yorkshire Mayor launches free digital access scheme to boost employment

Unemployed residents across West Yorkshire will soon be able to access free devices, data and digital skills training, helping them get online, build confidence and move closer to employment. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has unveiled a new initiative providing residents with a free digital device, such as a laptop, alongside personalised training and…
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Leeds Credit Union (LCU)
17th October 2025
2 mins read

Leeds Credit Union Unveils £20 Million Drive to Make Christmas More Affordable

Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has launched its largest-ever Christmas loan campaign, aiming to help local residents save up to £20 million in interest charges this festive season. Leeds Credit Union is making a real difference in the lives of thousands across Leeds and the wider region by offering fair, affordable, and community-focused financial services.…
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Leeds Station
17th October 2025
1 min read

Northern offers £2 fares to celebrate 20 years of Light Night Leeds

Light Night Leeds returns for its 20th year on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October, transforming the city into a dazzling open-air gallery filled with light, colour and creativity. Light Night Leeds 2025 will illuminate the city on October 22 and 23, running from 6pm to 10pm each evening. This year’s theme, ‘Landmarks’, invites…
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Candlelight in Leeds
3rd October 2025
1 min read

Candlelight Concert Series Brings Magical Music to St George’s Church

Candlelight, the globally acclaimed concert series that brings classical music to extraordinary venues, will be staged at St George’s for the very first time. Produced by Fever, the series is designed to make classical music more accessible by reimagining it in unique cultural spaces. From 8 November, St George’s Church will be transformed into…
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Adrianne Evans-Faulkner, Service Manager at Cygnet Social Care Supported Living in Leeds
3rd October 2025
1 min read

National Recognition for Leeds Service Manager in Social Care Leadership Awards

A Leeds care manager who supports adults with learning disabilities has been recognised on the national stage. Adrianne Evans-Faulkner, Service Manager at Cygnet Social Care Supported Living in Leeds, has been named a finalist in the Partnership Champion category at the Social Care Leadership Awards 2025. The awards, which celebrate excellence in social care…
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Simon Hayes and Mayor Tracy Brabin
3rd October 2025
3 mins read

West Yorkshire Leaders Approve Creative Growth Plan and Grassroots Sport Agreement

Regional leaders have approved an ambitious multibillion-pound action plan to accelerate the growth of West Yorkshire’s creative industries at a meeting of the Combined Authority in Leeds. Alongside this, Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has signed a new agreement with Sport England to expand access to grassroots sport and physical activity. Together, these…
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Northern Railway
3rd October 2025
2 mins read

New Digital Rail Ticket Trials Launched Across the North

Passengers in the North are set to benefit from the latest rollout of simplified digital train ticketing. Rail passengers using Northern services between Harrogate and Leeds will now find journeys even simpler – whether it’s commuting into Leeds city centre, enjoying the scenic ride across the Arthington Viaduct, exploring the historic ruins of Kirkstall…
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Creative Places Growth Fund
3rd October 2025
2 mins read

West Yorkshire Awarded £25 Million to Grow Creative Industries

Creative businesses and freelancers across West Yorkshire are set to benefit from significant Government backing aimed at helping them innovate, develop new skills, and attract private investment. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has been named as one of just six UK regions with recognised strengths in the creative industries to receive £25 million through…
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