2019 has proved to be a year of change for a city which continues to evolve, delight, surprise and innovate. Here is our bite size look back at some of the stories making the headlines across the city over the last 12 months. READ MORE: Six intriguing Leeds landmarks granted heritage status in 2019 LOVE LEEDS, LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
![Leeds Playhouse re-opened its doors following a 15.8 million redevelopment enabling the citys pioneering theatre to be fully accessible to everyone for the first time.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyNzkzNTYw.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. October
Leeds Playhouse re-opened its doors following a 15.8 million redevelopment enabling the citys pioneering theatre to be fully accessible to everyone for the first time. | jpimediaPhoto: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![A pub opened inside Kirkgate Market in Leeds for the first time in its 150 year history. Gastro pub The Owl, located on Fish & Game Row, officially opened its doors after months of excitement.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyNzkzNTY0.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. November
A pub opened inside Kirkgate Market in Leeds for the first time in its 150 year history. Gastro pub The Owl, located on Fish & Game Row, officially opened its doors after months of excitement. | jpimediaPhoto: James Hardisty
![Your YEP's much-loved Half and Half Appeal smashes the 3 million mark. All cash is split equally between St Gemmas and Sue Ryder Wheatfields.](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyNzkzNTc4.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. December
Your YEP's much-loved Half and Half Appeal smashes the 3 million mark. All cash is split equally between St Gemmas and Sue Ryder Wheatfields. | jpimediaPhoto: Bruce Rollinson
![Share your memories of 2019 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyNzk0NTUw.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Share your memories of 2019 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | jpimediaPhoto: Jonathan Gawthorpe