Day: 26 October 2026

Major careers and training fair taking over first direct bank arena

A new major careers and training fair will take place in Leeds next week, bringing together the city’s leading employers, training providers and support organisations in a wide showcase of careers, jobs and skills. onnecting talent with real opportunities, Careers in Leeds brings together three previously separate events: the Leeds

The Leeds Fund marks ten years of community impact with new cost of living focus

Leeds Community Foundation is celebrating a decade of The Leeds Fund, having invested around £4.6m to support more than 23,300 people across Leeds, as it launches a new focus on tackling the cost of living crisis. Launched in June 2016, The Leeds Fund has evolved over the past ten years

Middleton’s Falconers Rest closes for refurbishment

The Falconers Rest in Middleton will close its doors today (26 October 2026) to allow for an exciting refurbishment before reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub. This transformation represents a significant investment of £300,000. The much-loved community pub will be transformed with new features designed to deliver a stadium-style experience