As we gallop into spring and anticipate summer, the weather is noticeably changing, and the outdoor life has returned appealing. Not only is this true for ourselves, it i...
Earlier this year we put the area spotlight on Headingley: the Leeds suburb a couple of miles north of the city centre is celebrated as a worldwide sporting stadia and a ...
There are quite a few Beestons across England (Bedfordshire, Cheshire and Norfolk all share a namesake) but the one in our corner of West Yorkshire is the favourite – t...
Hyde Park represents a vibrant community of diverse cultures coming together, from Leeds locals and families, through immigrants who set up home here long ago......
Kirkgate Market has proudly been flogging food to the people of Leeds since the 19th century, and has become a central city landmark throughout.....
Sam Barrett of Welcome Skate Store, Don’t Mess With Yorkshire and newly opened Tomorrow tells us his favourite places in Leeds. From the city centre to the suburbs, he ...
At the beginning of every year nearly everybody vows to be a better person. From a new fitness regime and healthy diet to achieving career ambitions and financial goals, ...
In an industry that has traditionally been labelled with an unfavourable reputation, we like to search out the inevitable good guys; the Abel to the Cain; the exception t...
The independent landscape of Leeds is wide and varied; Leeds is simply packed full of Independent businesses across all sectors. There are pockets of businesses in differ...
It's hard to imagine a time when a night out with friends or following a busy week at work has not descended into a scramble for the takeaway. In fact, fast food, as its ...
The vibrant nightlife of Leeds draws in people from across the UK, whether to celebrate a special occasion, catch up with old friends, or just for something different fro...
For the North of England, consistent sun and heat is a little alien to us. Are we being tricked? Is it about to end soon? Well, fear not, as summer is officially here to ...
The town offers a wealth of independent shops that sustain Hebden Bridges artistic heritage, from the buildings themselves to their unique, often handmade goods....
Childhood cancer is a topic that few of us can comfortably discuss, but for families with a diagnosis, the isolation takes on a whole new meaning. Children may stand a si...
Friday the 4th May saw the magical opening of Spark - the (new) York we have all been waiting for. Spark is an independent social hub which has been constructed with ship...
You only have to pick up a copy of our magazine to be met with countless hot spots around Leeds, should you ever be undecided on what to do or even, where to start. The C...
In recent decades, the fight for sexual equality has been gradually making significant progress, thanks to people standing up and demanding change. Whilst many battles ha...
Girl Gang Leeds is a creative community run by girls in Leeds. Their aim is to uplift women and non binary people, and make a place for people to feel comfortable, make f...
Ahh Otley - you inspire us with your traditional pubs, nifty little bakeries and your beautiful surroundings. All of this in combination with your thriving sense of love ...
We braved the frost and spoke to the traders serving up in the warmth of Leeds’ independent halls and joints to hear why they do what they do, and the meaning of yuleti...
The fantastic Toby Ziff @tobyziff shares with us a selection of stunning images of market life for your viewing pleasure. Toby is from Leeds, and whilst now living and wo...
It is evident that there has been an unfortunate rise in homelessness over the past few years, with this year (2017) marking the sixth year of the rise in rough sleepers....
Armley Town Street has seen a decline in local and independent shops and a rise in Booze Bins and Bookies. There are visible problems associated with drugs and alcohol. T...
There is a Chinese proverb that says 'a book is a garden in your pocket'. It is also, I have recently discovered, a way of tying invisible threads between a community....
