A magical new panto-themed gardening challenge is set to be the stalk of the town for families across Leeds this summer.

Green-fingered locals are being asked to follow in the footsteps of storybook hero Jack and see how high they can grow their very own beanstalk as part of a fairy tale team-up between the Carriageworks Theatre and the city’s horticultural hub The Arium.

Leeds City Council is reminding landowners to check if they have any ash trees that need removing, as the trees are now in leaf.

New details have been revealed about plans to build dozens of high-quality and affordable council homes on the former site of an eyesore flats complex in Leeds.

A group dedicated to helping older people reminisce and reconnect through sport has had a visit from English cricket legend Nasser Hussain.