Arden News in Leeds is a fair sized news agents in the city centre, easily found by it's vibrant…read moreyellow sign! It sells mainly alcohol, tobacco, newspapers, sweets and small snacks and drinks. The shop isn't that big inside but it is usually quite busy and very popular as it's prices are very competitive. It is one of the best news agents in Leeds and certainly you will not find drinks any cheaper on the Headrow. Well worth a visit.

There is a wealth of nice glossy magazines out there for general consumption but there aren't…read moreactually too many that focus on the city. Absolute Leeds is one such publication. It's pretty to look at too. I like shiny, pretty things and this fits the bill. The same people behind the Yorkshire Post are behind it and it covers a good guide to some of the action unfolding in the area. You'll find plenty of features, ranging from local DJs to restaurant owners. The listings section also offers some suggestions for the upcoming month and as you'd expect the club listings let you know which hot spots to hit and when. It also manages not to be too "local" and offers more than a smattering of fashion, celebrity talk and a look at the world at large. On the downside, it does have rather too many advertorials for my liking but they need to pay the bills somehow. It's not the most in-depth look at all things Leeds but it's worth a few quid of your hard earned money from time to time.

I don't think Leeds would be the same without the rabble of men, of varying ages and beard lengths,…read morewho sit at their mini-counters, every day come rain or shine, proprieting their wares - in their case, hopefully, the Yorkshire Evening Post. For some reason, I feel the need to approach them like Big Issue sellers. Which, of course, they are not. They probably think of me as an idiot. Which, of course, I am. More importantly, the paper? It's a decent daily read. Compared to others, it's better. I like the weekend sections. The music stuff is good and the restaurant reviews are always reliable. Like this place then, eh? ;-)

You've got to love the Yorkshire Evening Post, most especially if you are (like me) almost becoming…read morean honorary Yorkshire. It does feel like, since I've been here for so long, that I am now really more of a local than a long term visitor. It's not exactly high brow reading, but then what local paper is? The stories within are everything cutting edge about Yorkshire, all important restaurant reviews, night life information and cute local stories about schools and so on. It seems to have great coverage of all areas of Yorkshire, as opposed to focusing on the bigger cities, and where national news is most poignant the YEP will cover that too - such as the Iraq Inquiry. Their website is pretty reader friendly too. And, as Jonny mentions, it just wouldn't be the same without the army of old boys who steadfastly sell the local news at their local stands.

This company cold-calls all day to small businesses in Leeds and around Yorkshire even when we have…read morerequested to not be contacted again. Attempts to get us to book for online advertising and print advertising there and then on the phone. Not professional. Will never work with this company again. The MD Daniel Murray is rude,and not a nice person to deal with. Their online reviews seem very biased and they don't give a fair representation. This is why we didn't want to be associated with them.

We all seem pretty well immersed in the internet culture these days, which is fine and we should…read morebe. However, I'm still partial to my daily paper and like to be able to chill out with a good cup of steaming tea and some news and entertainment. I have many weapons of choice at my disposal but I do often pull out the Yorkshire Post. It's a broadsheet style publication and is produced nationally. Obviously Yorkshire is a big area to cover but it does so well. The style is very much aimed at your Yorkshire proud market but those who may also buy a copy of the Times or Guardian. With the news staples comes interesting and varied features, great sports coverage and ample supplements on a weekly basis. Indeed, if you want to know what is going on around our fine city then Friday's Culture is a must. Excellent reviews, through coverage and more than enough of interest from films to theatre, art to events. There is also a comprehensive what's on section at the back which should arm you with plenty of ideas for the upcoming week. What I also like about it is it's not ashamed to celebrate how good our great county is. Why shouldn't we, I get enough about London and the south everywhere else. It's a snip too and is a good way to spend those coins gathering fluff in the bottom of your jean pocket. Plus it'll point you towards their website too which offers plenty of videos and more indepth features and stories for you audio and visual lovers.