Leeds News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

About Leeds News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Daily 2-minute local news for Leeds, England (UK): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day. Powered by The Local Wire.

Publisher

The Local Wire

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Mar 2026

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

100 episodes in the feed.

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   22 Jun 2026

   Leeds: Leeds GPs face long phone wait times, residents urge pothole repairs | June 22

   Leeds' GP surgeries face severe call overload with waits exceeding 30 minutes, while residents push for urgent pothole repairs. The Farsley Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, and Leeds fans flock to a Canary Island resort for matchday support.

2. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Leeds: Leeds Airport evacuated after fire alarm triggers emergency response | June 21

   Leeds city officials confirm no fire at Leeds Bradford Airport after a false alarm caused an emergency evacuation, while a fatal motorcyclist collision in Cross Gates sparks road safety concerns. City planners push ahead with plans to build eight new flats near a historic Baptist chapel in a rural village, sparking debate over heritage and housing.

3. 

   20 Jun 2026

   Leeds: Cyclists Raise Funds for Families with 254-Mile Challenge | June 20

   Leeds cyclists completed a 254-mile canal ride in 24 hours to fundraise for vulnerable families, while a 50-year-old transport link between Leeds and Bradford celebrates its milestone anniversary. Parents and advocates in Leeds are pushing for better support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, amid calls for urgent road repairs in a dangerous area of the city.