Episodes

  • Leeds News Today — May 18, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Leeds city leaders and officials are ramping up road safety efforts with mobile speed cameras targeting high-traffic areas, while the city is positioned as a key player in Yorkshire’s regeneration plans and the £14bn “Great North” investment vision. The city’s booming Build-to-Rent market is also drawing attention from Hull as a potential model for addressing housing shortages.
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    2 mins
  • Leeds News Today — May 17, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Leeds is set for a major political shift as the city council’s control is finalized next week, with key decisions on housing, transport, and public services at stake, while Sheffield-based developers expand their housing plans to address property shortages. A new New York-style pizza shop has been approved in Leeds, reflecting growing demand for diverse dining options, and legal debates over Tyson Fury’s daughter’s eligibility to marry at 16 under UK law continue.
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    2 mins
  • Leeds News Today — May 16, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Leeds: Nationwide, Virgin, and NatWest customers warned of potential account issues, while Leeds Bradford Airport faces disruptions due to road closures. City officials face backlash over plans to demolish a historic shopping parade, and the Musicians’ Union joined a major TUC May Day march in the city.
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    1 min
  • Leeds News Today — May 15, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Leeds city council approves a major Asian-inspired shopping centre in Yorkshire, set to become the UK’s largest, while Leeds Bradford Airport secures expanded night flights amid noise concerns. A landmark demolition of Kingsdale Court flats begins, replacing neglected housing with new council developments.
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    2 mins
  • Leeds News Today — May 14, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Leeds: A man died on railway tracks near Leeds, causing train service cancellations, while Leeds City Council shifts political power to Green and Reform parties. Leeds Bradford Airport gains approval for 941 night flights, raising noise concerns, and a new Tesco Express opens along the Otley Run pub crawl route.
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    2 mins
  • Leeds News Today — May 13, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Leeds residents will hear about the Ilkley Harriers breaking their marathon record, the West Yorkshire mayor calling election results “catastrophic,” and a restaurant's struggle for a drinks license due to safety concerns. The episode also highlights local business recognition in the King’s Awards and weather warnings for heavy rain and cooler temperatures.
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    1 min
  • Leeds News Today — May 12, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Leeds city leaders announced plans to demolish the historic shopping parade, sparking debate over heritage vs. modernization, while Labour lost control of Leeds City Council in a significant political shift. A Leeds puppy survived after swallowing a vintage key ring, highlighting the importance of keeping small objects away from pets.
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    2 mins
  • Leeds News Today — May 11, 2026

    Leeds News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Leeds city officials announced plans to build 246 new homes in the city centre next month, while Labour faces political challenges in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. West Yorkshire Police are contacting 20 individuals for questioning amid ongoing public safety concerns.
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    1 min