A lovely run on Friday, checking roadworks and grit bins and taking in some of my favourite places. Looking towards and beyond Leeds city centre from Rawdon Billing. Snow-topped hills in North Yorkshire were visible to the NW. And no, we're not going to bulldoze it all, despite what some claim!

A brilliant Labour announcement! We know the difference money for decent playgrounds could make. It’s good for children, families and neighbourhoods. From Stopsley to Lewsey and all the parks in between, there are playgrounds across Luton that need this funding. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

In 2019, we did something transformative: we set up a specialist Violence Reduction Unit to intervene and take a preventative approach. The impact has been huge ⬇️

Favourite random Strava segment so far: 'You're the local legend on Teddy Bear's Picnic' 🐻🥪🏃‍♀️

Farage talking about locking up women and children just for seeking a place of refuge. These women and children will have been victims of war, rape as a weapon of war, slavery and torture. To no one’s surprise, it was never about protecting women and kids. Just his own self interest. #reform

The consequences of winding up a hate mob. The Current Tory party at work.

Sunscreen is currently classified in the UK as a “cosmetic product”, which means that it is subject to 20% VAT. Wearing sunscreen is key to preventing sunburn, one of the major causes of skin cancer. It's not cosmetic: it's essential.

#MorningPrayer Refresh in us, Lord, day by day and hour by hour, our awareness of your presence, of your dwelling in us and among us. As we navigate the opportunities and challenges, the possibilities and temptations of life, help us hear and follow your voice, your call to love.

🎶 Love to sing? Join us for our Come & Sing Handel’s Messiah Workshop! 📅 Sat 11 Oct – Beckfoot School, Bingley Sing alongside our friendly choir, inspirational MD @thomasleech.com & expert musicians to explore choruses from Handel's glorious oratorio 🎟 Book now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bfcs/t-yaxypkp

Beautiful morning for a parkrun at East Holmes Field and a swim in Ilkley Lido. A bit blustery but just warm enough. Now homeward bound by train 🚆 🏃‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️

A year on from the summer riots, the choice remains the same. Division and extremity, or a path of community power, hope and solidarity.

#MorningPrayer Give us grace, Lord, that we may be ready to tell of our faith, of your love for all people, and of our response to your love by offering our love to you and to others. Help us to manifest the hope of your kingdom in living out that love, in word and deed, for all.

Yesterday, we opened Literature in Leeds: Prose, Poetry and Plays @leedsmuseums.bsky.social Abbey House Museum. So many fab authors, objects and chats! #museumlearning #museum #leeds #culture #mystery

🌍 Congrats to @westyorkshireca.bsky.social named Most Improved Combined Authority in the 2025 #CouncilClimateScorecards! 👏 📈 Score up from 47% (2023) to 56% (2025) - a 9-point leap! 🔗 Check your council’s score: councilclimatescorecards.uk #ClimateAction #LocalLeadership #ClimateEmergencyUK

Hey babes. In the UK, it's massively hot. Remember that if you are on SSRIs, you are more likely to dehydrate or suffer heat stroke. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Wear a hat. Stay inside or in the shade.

“It is those feelings of pride and trust that progressive politics should be trying to tap into.” 🗣️ Jim McMahon MP at our Local Government Conference today.

In 1872 John Atkinson Grimshaw was commissioned by the House of Commons to paint three views of the Roundhay Estate (of which this is one) in consideration of the Leeds Corporation Improvement Bill that proposed to turn this former private estate into a public park.

Sewing time! Working on a wearable toile of McCall's #M8450 for elder daughter's prom outfit. We've got two and a half weeks to get it ready, and she only has three more A level exams! (6 done so far).

Thousands of women across the UK have experienced distress and ill health as a result of defective breast implants. As part of our @commonswec.parliament.uk inquiry into the risks of cosmetic procedures, we heard of ongoing issues with letting affected women know they may have defective implants.

Housing Leeds has joined the national, tenant-led ‘Stop Social Housing Stigma Campaign’. By joining the campaign we are commiting to tackle stigma and discrimination experienced by social housing tenants, and promote a positive image of social housing in Leeds. stopsocialhousingstigma.org

Exhibition of vintage Leeds clocks to be held at the Leeds Discovery Centre. 👇 @curatorkitty.bsky.social BBC News - Leeds Discovery Centre vintage clocks stand the test of time - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Nigel Farage said he’d ‘bought a house’ in Clacton – it’s actually owned by his girlfriend

#MorningPrayer Lord, infuse our lives, with the culture of your kingdom; fill us with your Spirit. When the culture of the world around seeks to turn us in on ourselves, may your grace and goodness enable us to proclaim and pursue your peace, to share your love and life with all.

On Monday 12th May the 'Our Bradford' exhibition by the Airedale Stitchers begins. Members of the Airedale Stitchers have created 35 amazing pieces that reflect what makers Bradford home for them.

Just about recovered from last week's London Marathon and now counting down sleeps to running the epic Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon for the Leeds Rhinos Foundation 🦏 7⃣ www.justgiving.com/page/eleanor...

Labour & Co-operative Mayors bring people together: councils, businesses, and communities to tackle local challenges and deliver real change. With co-operative values at their core, they work to make sure that change benefits everyone. Vote Labour & Co-operative next Thursday.

‘A convenyent foode’?: university republishes 450-year-old book on cheese

Produced by Leeds born artist and campaigner Emily Susan Ford (1850–1930) the poster was a protest against the various Factory Acts where the regulations governing women's work were made by men without consulting women workers. Born into a politically active Quaker family

I am absolutely honoured to become ambassador for @leedswomensaid.bsky.social Nik and her team are an absolute inspiration and I’m looking forward to learning more from them; championing and supporting them, on our mission to halve violence against women and girls

Badenoch draws cross-party criticism for backing Israel’s expulsion of Labour MPs

Tiled Hall @leedsartgallery.bsky.social makes the list! Woo hooo! @leedsmuseums.bsky.social #coffee #cake #burmantofts #museum www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

Let the taper commence! 20 miles done with a parkrun in the middle. 22 days to London and 36 to Leeds.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the women who nurture, guide, and inspire. Motherhood comes in many forms, and we celebrate grandmothers, aunties, sisters, daughters, godparents, and mentors—every woman shaping the next generation with love and wisdom. You are cherished today and always.🥳💝

Longish run done (22km), just one more to go before London! Listened to 'Marathon Woman' by Kathrine Switzer from home to Otley, laughed and cried to 'Matters of Life and Death' by Nathaniel Dye up the big hill, then a mix of Corinne Bailey Rae songs for the last few miles.

News | @peacemuseumuk.bsky.social launches urgent fundraising appeal – institution hopes to raise £10,000 amid challenging funding landscape

With Head season in its last few weeks, thoughts turn to side by side racing. Do you fancy helping us run this year's regatta? There is a form for both adults and juniors. We'd love to see you! Adults forms.office.com/pages/respon... Juniors forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Largely built during the 14th and 15th centuries the outstanding Church of St Patrick in Patrington is known locally as the 'Queen of Holderness.' There was some significant restoration in the 19th century. One of only a very few Anglican churches dedicated to Patrick in

Steady, sunny morning run took a little longer than planned but got me to parkrun in time to volunteer. Lovely to see so many crocuses and daffodils along the way. Just 50 days to the London Marathon 😶 www.justgiving.com/page/eleanor...

#InternationalWomensDay Just started researching this photographic studio run by Mabel & Florence Smith on Albion St #Leeds and want to find more. Just used initials on photo mounts but proudly named on their shop. @leedsmuseums.bsky.social @leedsclarkkent.bsky.social @leedscivictrust.bsky.social

💜😉 Keep going, Girls.

‘Stop the abuse’: Liz McColgan hits back at online criticism of daughter Eilish

Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.

Education opens up the world. Take it from this working-class kid from rural Denmark. Pleased and delighted to represent OU students and talk lifelong learning. university.open.ac.uk/scotland/stu...

Leeds Conservatives want to send vulnerable children to boarding school rather than address the real issues. Absolutely clueless.

#MorningPrayer Stir our hearts, Lord, that we may be ready to take the opportunities with which you present us, to do what is right and good, what is loving and caring, what makes manifest the peace and justice of your kingdom. Guide us and inspire us to show and share your love.

This is why rental reforms need to also come with action on short term lets One without the other will lead to a huge private rented sector exodus

Run today felt tough but it's done. Week 9 of marathon training begins. Anyone else taking on both London and Leeds? I was only ever going to tackle one marathon a year but couldn't turn down a London place!