Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2025: Key Road Closures and Surging Interest After Rugby Legend’s Passing

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2025: Key Road Closures and Surging Interest After Rugby Legend’s Passing

The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2025 brings widespread road closures and diversions to Leeds on May 11, honoring the late rugby star with over 12,000 runners expected. The event begins with early morning closures in Headingley, city-wide parking restrictions, and special transport services for participants and spectators.

Leeds Tackles Public Urination With 'Pee Paint' as Cities Turn to Splash-Back Deterrents

Leeds Tackles Public Urination With 'Pee Paint' as Cities Turn to Splash-Back Deterrents

Leeds is reportedly deploying hydrophobic 'pee paint' to fight public urination, a tactic inspired by other major cities. The paint repels liquid, splashing it back on offenders and making urinating in public a messy embarrassment. Similar strategies have worked in cities like London and San Francisco.