The Latest Breaking News from Leeds

Study reveals major north-south divide in access to EV charging points

Westminster has more chargers than Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle combined

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Reading and Leeds Festival announces Charli xcx among headliners for 2026

Next year’s line up features all British and Irish artists, and tickets are already on sale

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025

Reading and Leeds 2026: Charli XCX, Raye and Florence and the Machine among festival headliners

Fontaines D.C., Dave and Chase & Status are also among the headline acts at the iconic twin festival next August

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025

Oh yes he is! Kiefer Sutherland dives into the world of panto

Hollywood megastars hit Leeds this year to make Tinsel Town, a feelgood festive comedy about panto. The 24 star, Rebel Wilson and more talk about their addiction to Greggs sausage rolls – and epic brawls with Danny Dyer

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Rebel Wilson says she and Kiefer Sutherland have become ‘obsessed’ with Greggs

Sutherland treated the film crew of Tinsel Town to a Greggs food van while filming took place in Leeds.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

‘Painful’ UK planning process delaying power supplies for Microsoft projects

Clare Barclay said the company is facing lengthy delays to secure the energy to run a new data centre development in Leeds.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

Prince William keeps promise to Rob Burrow by officially opening MND centre

Burrow dedicated his final years to raising crucial awareness and funds for treatment and research

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

‘You should be so proud’ William tells Rob Burrow’s family at MND centre opening

The Prince of Wales met Burrow’s children, his wife Lindsey, and his rugby team-mate Kevin Sinfield when he opened the new MND centre in Leeds.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Sara Cox completes five-marathon challenge and raises £9.5m for Children in Need

Radio 2 DJ covers 135 miles in five days carrying a Pudsey Bear backpack from Kielder Forest to Leeds

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Sara Cox receives special message of support as Children In Need challenge tops staggering amount

Radio 2’s Teatime Show presenter will complete her marathon effort in Pudsey, Leeds, on Friday night

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025