I wrote up my overall experiences curating the PeopleofLeeds Twitter account a couple of weeks ago, and followed that up with a post containing some of the pictures I had shared of local Headingley la...

In Meanwood, tongues are wagging about unpaid wages — but much more has gone on behind the scenes

Mohammed Khangostar, 42, was arrested in Meanwood following local residents' concerns, police say.

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.   Message issued by: Environment Agency (England)

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.  

Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 30 August 2026 into 31st August 2026.  Locations most affected will be the tributaries of the River Aire in North and West Leeds. Showers may be thundery and cause rapid localised river and surface water response in urban areas.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 31 August 2026 or as the situation changes. Message issued by: Environment Agency (England)

Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 30 August 2026 into 31st August 2026.  Locations most affected will be the tributaries of the River Aire in North and West Leeds. Showers may be thundery and cause rapid localised river and surface water response in urban areas.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 31 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.   Message issued by: Environment Agency (England)

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.  

In Meanwood, tongues are wagging about unpaid wages — but much more has gone on behind the scenes

Flood Alerts & Warnings

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 due to the heavy and thundery downpours expected today.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.  We are closely monitoring the situation as river levels may rise suddenly and cause surface water flooding.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 11:00PM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 due to the heavy and thundery downpours expected today.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.  We are closely monitoring the situation as river levels may rise suddenly and cause surface water flooding.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 11:00PM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes. Message issued by: Environment Agency (England)

In Meanwood, tongues are wagging about unpaid wages — but much more has gone on behind the scenes