YEP reader Brian Lister said "The railway station is good. You can get trains almost anywhere these days." The train station is currently undergoing £46.1 million development, which is  expected to be finished by 2026. placeholder image
YEP reader Brian Lister said "The railway station is good. You can get trains almost anywhere these days." The train station is currently undergoing £46.1 million development, which is expected to be finished by 2026. | Jonathan Gawthorpe

11 things locals love about Leeds - from transport links to independent restaurants

There is much to like about Leeds.

There’s no other city quite like Leeds - whether it’s our thriving independent businesses or the pretty architecture across the city.

Our pride for our home is also unparalleled. So when we asked YEP readers to name things they loved the most about our city, they delivered.

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