Cost of living

Grassroots Enterprise founders Cecil and Mary Nelson said they hoped to find an affordable or rent free space to carry on the food bank, after announcing that the Kirkstall shop would close for the last time on September 15. Photo: National World.

‘I don’t want to have to go back to skipping meals’: Food bank forced to close

Following the lifting of lockdown restrictions, The Gourmet Cafe in Wetherby used the space on The Shambles for social distancing, but despite calls for it to be made permanent, there were no sign of the al fresco arrangement returning.

Popular cafe closes down as owner says market town 'changed beyond recognition'

The mother said that the mess in the guesthouse was causing a risk to her and her children.

Horror for homeless mother-of-four placed in 'blood and poo' covered guesthouse

Dan Goodwin, 24, from the West Yorkshire MS Therapy Centre is cycling from John O'Groats to Land's End on the Sustrans route to raise money to continue offering therapy in the cost of living crisis. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Charity's 1189-mile cycling challenge to keep providing oxygen therapy

Tracy Mangan is an award-winning barber and single mother of three children. Photo: Tracy Mangan.

Meet the Leeds barber offering free back to school haircuts

Humble Lotus Coffee Shop will close after this week. Photo: Google

Popular coffee shop announces 'heart breaking' closure

Mrs Atha's coffee shop in Central Road has announced its temporary closure due to the cost of living crisis (Photo: James Hardisty)

Coffee shop announces temporary closure due to mounting costs

Co-owner Mahan Afghan of Cafe Espresso in Alwoodley had to recently dismantle their canopy over the outdoor seating area on orders from the council. Photo: Tony Johnson

Cafe forced to dismantle outdoor seating area

A Leeds family with six children were left homeless, according to a report.

Family with six children left homeless by landlord

Mint Nail and Beauty salon on Boar Lane, Leeds city centre.

Popular city centre salon closing 'with heavy heart' after 20 years

The owners of Cafe 164 in Headingley said the increase in food costs and overall rising expenses made it “impossible” to continue trading. Image: Google Street View

Readers react to sudden closure of popular café

The nude artwork now on display at The Robin Hood in Normanton is part of a new art collection curated by Stella Artois called The Pub Renaissance.

Wakefield pub has sign transformed into nude artwork

Grace and Care made up 100 packages filled with items that local families had said they were struggling to afford. Picture: Grace and Care

Volunteers asked families to name luxury items - and this is what they said

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

The 'Social Supermarket', based at St Matthews Community Centre, Holbeck, Leeds. Photo: James Hardisty

I visited the city's supermarket where you buy 12 items for just £3

We go behind-the-scenes at Dogs Trust Leeds as the cost of living crisis bites owners

Behind-the-scenes at Leeds Dogs Trust as the cost of living crisis bites

The Bonfire Night fireworks display in 2019, which has now been axed permanently.

Council tax up by 5%, street lights dimmed and Bonfire displays axed in budget

Homeless Street Angels co-founders Becky Joyce and Shelley Joyce in their centre in Chapel Allerton. Photo: Tony Johnson

Homeless Street Angels launch campaign to buy new base after spike in demand

In survey Audi A1 was car with the lowest running costs (photo: Adobe)

Data reveals UK’s favourite cars that cost you most and least to run

Jane Batham, second right, is the strategic development officer at Pudsey Wellbeing Centre. She is pictured with a volunteer and two guests.

We visit the centre that's become a warm space as it combats social isolation

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

Martin Lewis has given an update to households still waiting to receive a cost of living payment (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis reveals the best charities for help with overcoming debt

Martin Lewis with the TV Expert award in the winners' room at the National Television Awards 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Martin Lewis reveals how to cut the cost of train tickets

Norman Musa, former Executive Chef at the Horsforth restaurant. Picture: Gary Longbottom

Kuala Lumpur restaurant forced into sudden closure due to cost of living crisis

Give A Gift donate a hundred winter packages to PAFRAS to help people through the winter.

Leeds charity giving out hundreds of hot meals and winter packages

The Lodge of the Dawn have donated 24 crates of food to Chapeltown food bank Let's Eat.

Food bank receives 24 crates packed with shopping as Freemasons give back

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir has donated food the Trussell Trust to feed the vulnerable during the cost-of-living crisis.

Local businesses and city temple unite to donate food

Georgia Cooper, who lives in Leeds, inset, who is hosting Ukrainian guest Olha Pravdenko.

How Ukrainian refugee has become a 'second daughter' for Leeds mum

Local organisations and people came together to donate over 3,500 winter coats to keep the vulnerable warm this winter.

Residents donate 3,500 coats to winter appeal

Indian restaurant Mumtaz in Leeds Dock is giving away 1000 hot meals to people in need this Christmas Day. Picture: Gary Longbottom

Restaurant to donate 1,000 hot meals this Christmas

Malcolm Michaels Quality Butchers launched a campaign to ensure kids have presents affected by substance abuse this Christmas. In support were Danny Malin and Leeds Rhinos.

Butchers rally support of Leeds Rhinos to donate Christmas presents to kids

The Trussell Trust distributed a record 480,000 food parcels for children. Picture: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Food banks hand out thousands of emergency parcels to hungry children

The charity was founded by Becky and Shelley Joyce and works with rough sleepers, as well as providing food parcels for hundreds of families through its food bank.

Heart-warming pictures as Homeless Street Angels pack Christmas rucksacks

200 Degrees Coffee is running its annual Swap Shop initiative where customers exchange donations for coffee.

Cafe handing out free coffee in exchange for toothpaste and deodorant

B&M Cottingley has donated gifts totalling £1,500 to Pulse 1 and Cash For Kids' annual Mission Christmas toy appeal, which is backed by the Yorkshire Evening Post. Pictured are volunteers from Medical Protection Society and Hannah Clark, charity fundraiser for Pulse1 and Cash For Kid's Mission Christmas, and B&M Cottingley manager Simon Fitzpatrick with staff member Olivia Johnson

B&M store donates £1,500 of toys and gifts to underprivileged children

Deliveroo has partnered with the Trussell Trust to provide 2 million meals and vital support for people facing hunger across the country. Picture: Deliveroo

Residents have donated nearly 20k meals through Deliveroo this year

Paul Smith is an asylum seeker who attends the food share to eat cleaner. Picture: Steve Riding

'It is beyond just serving food': How one church is striving to help in a crisis

Horsforth South and Rawdon is the most affluent area of Leeds, according to the stats. Pretty much two thirds of its 3,818 residents live in relative affluence.

The 11 least deprived areas in the city according to census data

Leeds South and East Food Bank located in Beeston is being sponsored by a leading fish supplier. Picture: Andy Garbutt

Leeds food bank tells of soaring demand as fish company offers support

Neil's Greengrocer are raising money to provide Christmas dinner for the vulnerable.

Meet the selfless grocers providing free Christmas dinners

The fashion firm has formally fallen into administration, putting the future of the retailer's 132 shops and 1,600 workers at risk. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Fashion retailer poised to collapse

The Mayor of West Yorkshire said that the report findings were 'appalling' and 'a stain on our national conscience'. Picture: Adobe

Residents selling wedding rings and phones to pay bills, report finds

Students will protest at the University of Leeds today (Stock image: Mark Marlow/PA Wire)

University students to protest for grants and abolition of fees

Samantha Georgeson has launched the service after hearing customers talk about how much they are struggling.

Generous hairdresser offering 'pay what you can afford' haircuts

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Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

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