For many people across Leeds this Christmas, there will be no sparkling lights, no presents under the Christmas tree and it will be a struggle just to make ends meet.
This is the hard reality as the cost of living crisis continues to bite across the city, making what should be a magical time, more lonely and heart-breaking - especially for those living on their own and for parents struggling to provide for their children.
LeedsLive has spoken to some residents living in the most deprived areas of our city who are struggling to get by this Christmas. Each resident we spoke to said they did not want to submit a photo. Some stated they were too worried to share their Christmas experience.
