It's no secret that West Yorkshire has a bit of an obsession with UFOs. Now, it's been revealed that the area surrounding Leeds was the most popular location for UFO sightings in the UK in June.
UFO sightings are very much back in vogue since the Pentagon released its declassified UFO report, detailing all the data that US security services have amassed over the years.
In the last year, it's believed there have been at least 200 reports of mysterious flying objects in the United Kingdom alone.
Until 2009, The Royal Air Force was responsible for handling and recording all reports regarding UFOs- due to 'no evidence of a threat.'
Closer to home, Ash Ellis, who runs the website UFO Identified, has revealed a large number of sightings were reported across the skies of Yorkshire in 2021.
Reports revealed in and around Leeds include a "black triangle" shaped object on June 15, whilst another sighting of two "black curved crafts flying information" was also recorded in the city in June.
It's said the UFO's were seen to be travelling at high speed "before suddenly stopping in mid-air" for four seconds, the report reads.
It's alleged in the report that these 'craft' had "no noise or lights visible" and had a "bubble effect" around them.
Elsewhere, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, a "silver sausage-shaped object" has been spotted in the sky - allegedly turning to black before "disappearing' entirely.
Other recent UFO sightings in and around Leeds include a dark circular object followed by four similar but smaller objects in Bingley, West Yorkshire.
Full details of recent UFO sightings in and around Leeds:
June 15, 22:12, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Black triangle-shaped object with a clear middle observed, no noise or lights visible, with a slight 'bubble' effect around it, travelling at a constant and high speed around 300-500ft high
June 13, 20:55, Bingley, West Yorksshire
One dark circular object followed by four similar but smaller objects, appeared to be heavy or metal objects spinning as they moved from south to north, objects were around 50 metres apart
June 12, 13:36, Barnsley, South Yorksshire
Silver sausage-shaped object approx 600ft long, began to turn black and then disappeared
June 09, 12:55, Leeds, West Yorksshire
Two thin, black curved crafts, flying in formation one behind the other, travelling at speed before suddenly stopping in mid-air for approx. 4 seconds before continuing to fly smoothly at a constant speed away to the north-west
Feature image - Juran Harrison.
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Award-winning vintage retailer announces new store in Leeds city centre
Popular vintage store brand Glass Onion is returning to Leeds with a brand-new permanent site.
Following the huge success of its temporary pop up shop in Leeds Trinity, Glass Onion is coming back with a bang and expanding into a larger, two-floor space in Leeds city centre.
They'll be taking over the old Levi's jeans unit on Lands Lane and will be opening on Wednesday 18 March, so we really don't have long to wait.
Customers can shop Leeds' best collection of sustainable vintage clothing with every piece hand selected for store at their Yorkshire HQ.
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Shop from an expertly curated mix of all your vintage favourites, including Y2K, techwear, workwear, sportswear, boho, and loads more.
The store will also feature big-name brands like The North Face, Nike, Levi’s, Adidas, and Harley Davidson, along with an exclusive Rare Archive section - home to some of Glass Onion’s rarest vintage finds.
Glass Onion’s journey began in 2005, when founder John started selling vintage clothing out of his grandma’s coal shed in Barnsley. They opened their first retail store in Sheffield in 2019, quickly becoming a local favourite and their commitment to quality and sustainability has earned them “Best Indie Retailer in Sheffield” and “Best Vintage Retailer in Sheffield” at the Exposed Magazine Awards for three consecutive years.
To celebrate the exciting launch, Glass Onion are offering free VIP tickets where shoppers will be treated to first entry as well as freebies and vouchers from Leeds indies and entry into a competition to win a £100 Glass Onion voucher to spend on the launch day.
Leeds Pride 2026 announces dates and first wave of acts for 20th anniversary celebration this summer
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Leeds Pride has confirmed the dates for its 2026 festival, which will mark the event’s 20th anniversary this summer.
And you bet that organisers are pulling out all the stops.
The city-wide celebration champions local LGBTQ+ talent alongside world-class headline acts, and this year for the first time ever, celebrations will be held across two days on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026.
Headlining the main stage will be Strictly Come Dancing Icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race Star La Voix, Charlie XCX tribute performer Rachel Fuller and International Eurodance act Livin Joy.
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Joining them will be The Harry Styles Show and UK dance act Sweet Female Attitude. More acts and performers are due to be revealed in the coming months.
The announcement was made at the official Leeds Pride pre-festival campaign launch, held at Crowdedhouse and attended by Emmerdale’s Bradley Riches, sports star Keegan Hirst, council leaders and supporters of the annual event.
Leeds Pride will also feature a full weekend of diverse events, including the Leeds Pride Drag Brunch Fest, street parties across the city and of course the iconic Pride parade, which is set to be even bigger and better than ever before.
A Leeds Pride spokesperson said: "We're incredibly excited to celebrate 20 years of Leeds Pride. This milestone anniversary represents two decades of bringing our community together, championing LGBTQ+ voices and creating unforgettable moments.
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“Leeds Pride is growing and stronger than ever and we're committed to giving Northern LGBTQ+ performers a platform to shine. This 20th anniversary festival will be our biggest and best yet, but as we expand, we need public and sponsor support more than ever to make our vision a reality. We're calling on businesses and individuals to get behind Leeds Pride and help us deliver an incredible celebration that our community deserves.
“Expanding to two days for the first time shows just how far we've come, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to Leeds this summer for what will be our most spectacular Pride yet."
More details will be announced soon and you can find out more here on the Leeds Pride website.