LeedsLive was founded in November 2017 by Trinity Mirror (now Reach plc), a major British media company. The idea came from the company's desire to create a digital-first news platform specifically for the city of Leeds, recognizing the need for localized, up-to-date news coverage in the growing urban center. Ed Walker, editor (digital) for Trinity Mirror Regionals, and Wayne Ankers, editor of the Huddersfield Examiner, oversaw the launch of the site. Today, LeedsLive is still owned and operated by Reach plc, continuing its mission to provide Leeds with innovative digital news coverage.Based in Leeds, England, LeedsLive covers a wide range of news including local and national stories, sports (with a particular focus on Leeds United football club), politics, entertainment, and community events. The site serves the Greater Leeds area through its website and various social media platforms, ensuring 24/7 news coverage for its readers. LeedsLive prides itself on using the latest digital storytelling techniques to bring news to its audience in engaging and interactive ways.**One interesting fact**: LeedsLive has a unique WhatsApp community where they send daily news updates directly to readers' chat apps. This innovative approach to news distribution has helped them build a loyal following of thousands of subscribers who can also share information, pictures, and videos back to the news team, creating a two-way communication channel.