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Leeds records £281m of investment into build-to-rent market across 2025
Leeds recorded £281m of investment into its build-to-rent (BTR) market in 2025, according to a report, cementing the city’s position as the UK's third largest regional BTR market outside London.
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Parallax hires 30 staff as it attracts raft of clients
The Leeds-based technology innovation consultancy Parallax has hired 30 staff in the first quarter of 2026 to support growing client demand.
American woman says 3 things are 'way better' in life after moving to Yorkshire
Maxine Berry, known on social media as 'Yorkshire Yank', has shared her thoughts on her life in Yorkshire some 23 years after making the move from South Dakota in the US
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Empire Cafe: ‘Our Good Food Guide listed Leeds cafe is still going strong 123 years after opening’
The current owners of the historic Good Food Guide listed Empire Cafe in Leeds were inspired by the children’s book The Tiger Who Came to Tea to make it an all-day cafe.
Man bailed as investigation into 2004 murder of millionaire John Luper continues
The murder has remained unsolved for more than two decades
Leeds Digital Festival set to return with Mini-Fest as new director takes the helm
AI innovation and regional growth are set to take centre stage as the annual Leeds Digital Festival prepares to launch its first event under its new directorship.
Exciting new restaurant set to open in Leeds city centre
The new addition will welcome its first customers next week
Yorkshire weather: Beautiful photos show the region in bloom on the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures as high as 21C
People have been basking in the heat across the region as Yorkshire saw the hottest day of the year so far - here are some of the best photos taken.
Leeds removal firm seeks licence for goods vehicle base
A Leeds-based removal service has applied for permission to operate vehicles from an industrial site.
West Yorkshire mass transit: Starmer told to hand over mayors to sign off transport projects
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to hand over powers to mayors to sign off major transport projects, and help bring trams back to West Yorkshire.
John Luper: The Leeds millionaire brutally murdered in a 22-year-old mystery
Millionaire businessman John Luper died from asphyxiation after a robbery at his home
Mum-of-three's 'heart breaks' for children over her 'extremely scary' illness that strikes without warning
Caitlin Wilson, along with her friends and family, are raising funds for a device to give them 'peace of mind'.
Sense of stability matters more than ever as Leeds property market evolves: Simon Dalingwater
Leeds has never stood still. From the trading floors of the Corn Exchange to the cranes reshaping the South Bank, the city’s property story has been one of constant reinvention.
John Luper murder arrest - police quiz man 22 years after mystery Leeds millionaire killing
The millionaire was murdered in his Alwoodley home more than two decades ago
John Luper: Police arrest man for murder of Yorkshire businessman 20 years on from robbery
A man has been investigated on suspicion of the murder of a Yorkshire businessman who died during a robbery more than 20 years ago.
Leeds Digital Festival set to return with Mini-Fest as new director takes the helm
AI innovation and regional growth are set to take centre stage as Leeds Digital Festival prepares to launch its first event under its new directorship.
Five cheapest petrol stations in UK with one selling fuel as low as 126.9p per litre
The UK's cheapest petrol stations have been named as Brits desperately search for bargains amid rising fuel prices
Secret West Yorkshire mass transit review advises of 'significantly better' cost benefits of bus network
The secret Whitehall review into West Yorkshire’s proposed mass transit system has urged mayor Tracy Brabin to consider using buses over trams due to a “significantly less” cost.
Self-belief fuelling Hull Seahawks' NIHL National play-off chances, says Bobby Chamberlain
BOBBY CHAMBERLAIN said the self-belief within the Hull Seahawks team has enabled them to keep alive their dream of making the NIHL National Final Four Play-offs Weekend.
'Time to say goodbye' - Leeds United and Wolves promotion-winner Barry Douglas confirms retirement
Former Leeds United defender Barry Douglas has retired from playing at the age of 36.