Wharton breaks through at Headingley to start the Yorkshire party

Martin Lloyd on 4 October 2024

James Wharton top-scored for Yorkshire in their final Vitality County Championship match against
Northamptonshire at Headingley. With his side’s promotion to Division One confirmed on
Saturday, Wharton entered the final day of the season with his maiden double-century in view,
before reaching an eventual score of 285.

Poundland opens new store in former Headingley Wilko

Josh Elgin on 8 November 2023

Poundland has sought to rapidly convert the former Wilko retail units, with some opening as little as one week after they closed

Man charged with arson after bin fires across Leeds

Josh Elgin on 19 June 2023

“Everyone was sleeping […] if the fire had caught the houses then in seconds it would have all been gone”

Pop Vulture’s ‘Lionel’s Big Problem’: Single Review and Live Review at Vinyl Whistle

Milly Waters on 14 November 2022

To celebrate the release of their punchy new single, ‘Lionel’s Big Problem’ as well their EP ‘Pop Vulture 2019 – 2022’, Leeds legends Pop Vulture hosted an intimate launch show at Headingley’s own Vinyl Whistle.

Walt Disco steal the show at Belgrave’s Dark Arts Festival

Benjamin Forrest on 4 November 2022

Ben Forrest reviews Dark Arts Festival at Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen.

A Cultural Map of Leeds – Or, where to spread your Freshers Flu

Sinead O'Riordan on 6 October 2022

Sinead takes you on a tour of some of Leeds’ top cultural landmarks and hotspots for this academic year

Sustainable fashion store ‘Tråd Collective’ opens in Headingley

Beth Wright on 10 November 2021

Following Tråd Collective’s recent launch party, Bethany Wright interviewed store owner Josefin Wanner about ethical fashion, her own designs and student sustainability.