Simeon Ottley – New Amateur Lightweight MMA Champion
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− Almighty Fighting Championship have a new amateur lightweight MMA champion in Simeon Ottley. 27yr old Simeon from the Chapeltown/Meanwood area of Leeds won the unanimous...
View ArticleLeeds Lifeguard Scoops National Lifesaving Award
A member of Leeds City Council’s sport and lifestyles team has received a prestigious national lifesaving award. Following an independent assessment and appraisal by the UK’s leading provider of water...
View ArticleBamford Joins 49ers As They Touchdown At Elland Road
Leeds United welcomed the San Francisco 49ers education consulting venture to Leeds as part of the strategic partnership between the 49ers and the club. Included in the visit was a seminar delivered to...
View ArticleChristmas Blockbuster Battle!
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− In May this year, the city was on the edge of their seats watching Josh Warrington make history as he definitively beat down Selby to take the IBF Featherweight World...
View ArticlePrecise Accurate Training Is Moving
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− Ex professional boxer turned coach Nick Manners is relocating his popular boxing gym to 75 Roseville Road. Nick turned to the local community and social media to ask for help to...
View ArticleWARRINGTON V GALAHAD – JUNE 15TH – LEEDS ARENA
JOSH WARRINGTON will make the second defence of his IBF world featherweight title against mandatory challenger Kid Galahad at the Leeds Arena on June 15th. It will be a hometown return for Warrington...
View ArticleEAST LEEDS ARLFC LADIES AND GIRLS NEED YOU!
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− In recent years, ladies and girl’s rugby has become something of a phenomenon, becoming increasingly popular. Long standing clubs across the city and beyond have introduced...
View ArticleWHITKIRK TENNIS CLUB
−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− Whitkirk Tennis Club has been around for 100 years, and is still thriving, offering tennis for everybody in a friendly setting. Members aged from 5yr old to adult enjoy...
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−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−− Huge anticipation is building as Warrington’s second title defence on the 15th June gets closer. The World Title clash against mandatory challenger Kid Galahad has fans looking...
View ArticleMeet Leeds United Legend at Trinity Kitchen’s New ‘Dugout’
Leeds United fans will get the chance to watch the West Bromwich Albion match alongside Whites legend Dominic Matteo next week. The former Leeds United star will host a free meet-and-greet at ‘The...
View ArticleMen’s road race at UCI Road World Championships in Leeds
A selection of images from the start of the elite men’s road race, the final event of the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, at Millennium Square in Leeds yesterday. The start was attended by the Lord...
View ArticleA national win for Yorkshire Cycling Company!
Following a great week for cycling in Yorkshire after hosting the UCI World Championships, the county continues to prove itself as the home of cycling as Leeds’ based cycling company, Sportive HQ,...
View ArticleLeeds Hunters on a mission to recruit new Head Coach
Leeds Hunters, the city’s only inclusive rugby team is on the hunt for a brand-new head coach to take the club to the next level. The move follows on from the team’s recent success, after winning the...
View ArticleSporting chance for a lesson in city’s football history
Young people in Leeds have the chance to kick-off a fascinating journey through the city’s football history thanks to a unique online learning resource. Using a digitised collection of stirring images...
View ArticleNorman Hunter statement
Comment from the Leader of Council as Leeds United legend passes away Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “I am absolutely heartbroken to hear the tragic news that Norman has...
View ArticleLeeds to host six teams including England women as RLWC2021 nation training...
Leeds to host the men’s squads from Jamaica and Ireland, as well as women’s squads from hosts England, Papua New Guinea, Brazil and Canada The announcement celebrates 500 days until the opening...
View ArticleRhinos agree two year contract with Bodene Thompson
Leeds Rhinos have agreed a two year contract with forward Bodene Thompson that will keep the former New Zealand Warrior at Emerald Headingley until at least the end of the 2022 Betfred Super League...
View ArticleReturn of golf at Temple Newsam marks start of family-friendly development...
In line with the lifting of national lockdown restrictions next Monday (29 March), the council-owned golf courses at Temple Newsam and Roundhay Park are set to officially reopen. Working with England...
View ArticleLEEDS UNITED’S 1992 TITLE WINNING SQUAD TO REUNITE AT SCARBOROUGH SPA
Leeds United fans will be given the opportunity to relive the club’s 1992 title winning season when members of the squad reunite at Scarborough Spa later this year. Hosted by RM Sports Events, An...
View ArticleLeeds Rowing Club Women’s Team Win Gold At The British Rowing Masters...
A team of four Leeds health and care colleagues travelled to Nottingham to take part in the British Rowing Masters Championship at the National Water Sports Centre. This was their first major rowing...
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