A member of Leeds' homeless community has left a note on the piano trail to show their appreciation for the installation and it is sure to warm your heart.
The streets of Leeds are currently filled with piano displays and sculptures as part of the city's Leeds piano trail, and it seems the exhibition has struck a chord with the city's homeless population.
A sweet note of encouragement has been found on one of the displays, telling the organisers of the installation to "keep up the good work."
Part of the 20th Leeds International Piano Competition, the trail has brought a variety of installations and performances to the centre of the city.
The event is also bringing a range of pop-ups into the city centre, filling the streets with music as a host of local musicians and artists come together to celebrate the unique event.
As part of the trail, sculptures have been installed next to pianos, which are made from upcycled piano parts -designed to encourage curious passers-by to get to know the inner workings of a piano better.
And according to organisers, the displays and pop-up events have led to some wonderful moments with homeless people in Leeds - a number of whom who have reportedly expressed their appreciation and enjoyment for the installations.
A note left for those who had put together the event was found reading: "Absolutely brilliant keep up the good work guys, from all the homeless."
Organisers Dave Cartwright and Sam Berill were also reportedly told that the community is protecting their pianos and they didn't have anything to worry about with regards to vandalism or theft.
"Don't worry about vandalism you have your own security to protect these sculptures with the homeless, we won't let anything happen on our watch," they were reportedly told.
By bringing free music and art into the streets, the pair have opened up the joy of music for everyone - not just those who can afford to buy tickets into venues and concert halls.
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Leeds United is home to one of the Premier League’s cheapest stadium pints, new data reveals
Leeds United fans looking for a crisp pre-match pint, you're in luck.
Why? Because new data has revealed Leeds United as one of the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints in their stadium
And it's all down to credit card provider Zable, who analysed the average price of a pint at every Premier League stadium.
You'll be glad to know that Leeds United ranked a very respectable eighth among the Premier League teams with the cheapest pre-match pints, with fans paying an average £5.60 at Elland Road.
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However, supporters can currently get a cheaper drink at pubs around the stadium, where the average pint costs £4.74.
Ipswich Town have the cheapest pint at £3.50, followed by Coventry at £3.60 and Hull City at £3.90.
The top 10 cheapest stadium match day pints:
Ipswich (£3.50)
Coventry (£3.60)
Hull City (£3.90)
Liverpool (£4.80)
Sunderland (£5.00)
Everton (£5.50)
Newcastle United (£5.60)
Leeds United (£5.60)
Bournemouth (£5.60)
Brighton & Hove Albion (£5.80)
Adam McAllister at Zable says: "For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.
"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."
Leeds Bradford Airport workers to strike over half term, as industrial action escalates in dispute over pay
Clementine Hall
Strikes by almost 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate.
If you're planning on catching a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, then you may want to double check the date.
Last week it was announced that workers were set to strike and bring the airport to complete standstill in a dispute over pay.
Today it has been announced that thestrikes are set to escalate and a second set of strikes have been announced.
The Unite members planning on going on strike are a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.
The workers involved in the dispute have recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.
Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "It is wrong that workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are paid far less than those doing the same job at another nearby airport.
"These are essential workers who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the airport and the safety of passengers and deserve fair pay. Unite will always fully back our members taking action at Leeds Bradford Airport.”
The original strikes were due to take place from 03:00 this Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for hourly paid staff and from 06:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for air traffic control workers.
The next round of industrial action will now take place from Monday 23 October to Wednesday 2 November, which coincides with the busy half term period.
Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: “We appreciate those travelling to and from Leeds Bradford Airport will be concerned to hear that there are further strike dates, but the situation is completely the fault of the airport’s management. It can end this dispute, but that relies on it coming back to the table with a fair deal for our members.”
Georgina Pellant -
14th September 2021 
