The first written record of a game of football in Leeds is among centuries of incredible stories captured in a new exhibition celebrating a historic civic milestone.

The impromptu kickabout took place on a frozen River Aire in the depths of a harsh 18^th century winter and is documented in a remarkable Memoranda Book penned by historian John Lucas.

A festive feast of Yorkshire flavours is heading to Leeds with the city centre set to be transformed by a spectacular Christmas programme to remember.

This year’s annual Christmas market will return to City Square with a brand-new look on November 19, bringing the city to life and celebrating the season with a host of local food, drink, music and entertainment.

New regulations restricting the use of bikes and some street trading activities are set to be introduced in parts of Leeds city centre.

Proposals for the Briggate Action Plan, aimed at making some of the city centre’s busiest areas safer for everyone, received overwhelming support during a public consultation last year.

Work to deliver new council housing in communities across Leeds has passed a significant and impressive milestone.

The number of empty retail units in Leeds city centre has hit a record low ahead of this year’s Christmas rush, impressive new figures have revealed.

As Leeds heads into what is expected to be its busiest shopping period of the year, the vacancy rate in the city centre’s main retail area stands at just 8.8 per cent, the lowest since figures started being collated in 2019.

Grassroots sport in Leeds has been given a champion boost with the opening of a multi-million pound community football facility.