• Dior Proves Matte Makeup Is Back

    Backstage at Dior, there was no sparkle to be found — not in the makeup, at least.The French maison's Fall 2024 collection, presented at the Brooklyn Museum on

  • Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency

    Australia has welcomed an independent report Israel failed to provide evidence members of a United Nations agency that provides humanitarian relief to Palestinians were linked to Hamas. Former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna headed the independent review after Tel Aviv accused workers from the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) of participating in Hamas’ attack […]

  • Thought-provoking photos take you back to Leeds in 1899

    The gallery transports you back to 1899, a year which saw a city building for the future. It was a 12 months which featured the relaying of tram lines in the city centre as well as an extension to Kirkgate Market and the opening of the headquarters of the Yorkshire Banking Company. Construction work was also been carried out in the suburbs including Hunslet and Woodhouse. The images are are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service....

  • 14 agreeable photos take you back to Armley in the 1960s

    They focus on 1964 and feature local landmarks and shops and take you down streets which now have no name after they were demolished as part of slum clearance plans for fhe suburb. The 14 im ages are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook 'YEP...

  • 11 nostalgic photos take you back to Beeston in the 1920s

    The photo gallery turns the spotlight on local landmarks, parklife, shops and schools as well as street scenes which are sure to interest generations of people whoi have called LS11 home at some stage. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare...

  • 34 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1994

    Leeds was a city on the move in 1994. IT was a year which featured the launch of a new waterfront attraction linked to the city's rich brewing history and heritage These photo memories focus on the city centre before taking you around the suburbs and include Chapeltown, Wortley, Roundhay and Swillington. Enjoy these photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of...

  • 16 captivating photos take you back to Crossgates in the 1980s

    Local landmarks, shops, pubs and community centres are all featured in this wonderful rewind a time of enourmous social and economic change for the community and beyond. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others READ MORE: ertyuiopertasasasasyuiop[rtyuiop LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

  • Israel hits back at Iran in retaliatory strike: reports

    Barrage of missiles and drones (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Iran and Israel's open warfare'Limited' strike on Iranian military baseFlights divert MOREOil prices surgeSKYNEWS LIVE

  • 29 wonderful photos take you back to Woodhouse in 1960

    This gallery rewinds to 1960 and showcases shops, pubs and fish and chips shops as well as street scenes featuring children playing cricket in the road and others dressed for a game of 'cow-boys'. The photos are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the...

  • 17 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1975

    The end of 1975 brought devastation and destruction as a large part of Kirkgate Market was consumed by fire. Around four acres of the site was destroyed in a blaze which took 110 fireman two hours to control. Earlier in the year Leeds and its footballing family were ‘robbed’ of European Cup glory against Bayern Munich. Outrage and injustice remain the overriding emotions for a generation of Leeds United fans who were in Paris that night. The two news headlines form part of this gallery...

  • 23 of the best photos take you back to Bramley in 2003

    2003 proved a year that the local community had plenty to shout about. The Wyther Twilight Twirlers were celebrating a double win at the majorette British Championships while a model and TV star made a surprise appearance at a summer fete. Elsewhere Prime Minister Tony Blair popped in to launch a ‘big conversation’ over issues such as anti-social behaviour which were high on the ‘to do’ list of local people. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrating a year in the life of...