Latest news from Leeds.
From rising bus fares on the inner-city network to a Harehills regeneration dispute and flood warnings along the Aire, here is what Leeds residents need to know this week.
News3 July 20263 min read
New evidence confirms chronic loneliness carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and Leeds health workers say the city's post-pandemic social fabric still hasn't fully repaired itself.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
From Roundhay to the Aire Valley, a growing number of dog owners are turning their daily walks into structured social workouts, and the results are reshaping how Leeds thinks about outdoor health.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
A practical guide to navigating the city's food and retail scene with rising costs and shrinking budgets.
3 July 20263 min read
From Roundhay Park to the canal towpaths, the city's community fitness calendar is packed through September, here's what you need to know before you lace up.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
Knowing which door to knock on first can save weeks of waiting and get you the right support faster, here's what Leeds residents need to know.
Wellness3 July 20264 min read
With grocery bills still biting hard across West Yorkshire, local food initiatives and market savvy are helping Leeds residents eat better without spending more.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
Three doors, three very different purposes, and knowing which one to knock on could save you months of waiting for the wrong kind of help.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
AI adoption, a cooling contractor market and a new digital skills push are reshaping who gets hired, and who gets left behind, across the city's tech sector.
3 July 20263 min read
Forget the wellness clichés, neuroscientists have spent two decades mapping exactly how meditation reshapes grey matter, and Leeds is quietly becoming one of the better places in the north to find out for yourself.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
From Kirkgate to Headingley, a growing network of workplace wellbeing resources is available to Leeds employees, but many don't know where to start.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
From Headingley to the city centre, dietitians are quietly steering locals toward a handful of spots that actually back up their wellness claims.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
From Roundhay to Armley, the city's network of free outdoor fitness stations is bigger than most residents realise, and busier than ever this summer.
Wellness3 July 20263 min read
New grassroots data shows more Leeds residents are playing sport than at any point since 2019, but the gains are unevenly spread across the city.
Sport3 July 20263 min read
From Kirkgate to Kirkstall Road, Leeds-based startups and established players are lining up a wave of product launches and digital infrastructure upgrades set to reshape how the city works, moves and does business.
3 July 20263 min read
From a major regeneration vote in the city centre to heat warnings and bus route cuts, here is everything Leeds residents need to know from the first week of July 2026.
News3 July 20263 min read
From Kirkgate to Kirkstall, money is moving through the city in ways that matter to anyone running a business, renting a desk or looking for work.
Business3 July 20263 min read
From Armley leisure centres to Harehills football pitches, a quiet revolution in community sport is reshaping how ordinary Leeds residents engage with physical activity, and the numbers are starting to prove it.
Sport3 July 20263 min read