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Holocaust Memorial Day
23rd January 2026
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Bridging Generations in Leeds for Holocaust Memorial Day Remembrance

Bridging generations through remembrance and ensuring the lessons of the past are carried forward — will be the focus of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in Leeds. The city’s civic event, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, will take place at City Varieties Music Hall at 2pm on Sunday,
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British Garden Centres
23rd January 2026
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British Garden Centres’ Best Plants for Thoughtful Gifting

Thoughtful gifting is having a quiet revolution. Instead of a bunch of cut flowers that look glorious for a week and then fade, more shoppers are choosing living plants — presents that keep growing, keep flowering and keep giving long after the wrapping paper is gone. It is a trend that feels both personal
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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
23rd January 2026
2 mins read

West Yorkshire unveils £1bn plan for transport, skills and building

West Yorkshire leaders have signed off a landmark budget of more than £1 billion, setting out a major investment programme aimed at improving public transport, boosting skills and accelerating housebuilding across the region. Meeting with Mayor Tracy Brabin, the leaders of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield approved spending totalling more than £1.2 billion
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Kath Harrison and her daughter Helen Shippin
14th November 2025
3 mins read

Carriageworks Theatre Marks 20 Years of Family Ties

An inseparable mum-and-daughter duo who have worked side by side in local theatre for almost 30 years have offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a much-loved Leeds venue as it celebrates a major milestone. Kath Harrison and her daughter Helen Shippin are key members of the dedicated costume and backstage team at
Plant Dreaming exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery
14th November 2025
1 min read

Nature’s Wonders Take Root in New Gallery Show

Stunning depictions of the natural world by leading contemporary artists invite visitors to see our relationship with plants in a new light in a major new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery. Plant Dreaming delves into imaginative, alternative perspectives on plants, fungi and the deep connections that bind our planet together. Bringing together work by
Leeds Palestinian Film Festival
17th October 2025
3 mins read

Leeds to Celebrate Palestinian Film and Culture with Three-Week Festival This Autumn

The Leeds Palestinian Film Festival proudly returns for its 11th edition, running from November 12 to December 6, 2025, at iconic venues across Leeds. The festival continues its mission to celebrate the richness, diversity, and resilience of Palestinian culture through the transformative power of cinema. This year’s festival promises over three weeks of unflinching,

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Holocaust Memorial Day
23rd January 2026
3 mins read

Bridging Generations in Leeds for Holocaust Memorial Day Remembrance

Bridging generations through remembrance and ensuring the lessons of the past are carried forward — will be the focus of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in Leeds. The city’s civic event, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, will take place at City Varieties Music Hall at 2pm on Sunday,
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British Garden Centres
23rd January 2026
3 mins read

British Garden Centres’ Best Plants for Thoughtful Gifting

Thoughtful gifting is having a quiet revolution. Instead of a bunch of cut flowers that look glorious for a week and then fade, more shoppers are choosing living plants — presents that keep growing, keep flowering and keep giving long after the wrapping paper is gone. It is a trend that feels both personal
Read More
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire
23rd January 2026
2 mins read

West Yorkshire unveils £1bn plan for transport, skills and building

West Yorkshire leaders have signed off a landmark budget of more than £1 billion, setting out a major investment programme aimed at improving public transport, boosting skills and accelerating housebuilding across the region. Meeting with Mayor Tracy Brabin, the leaders of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield approved spending totalling more than £1.2 billion
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Children’s Heart Surgery Fund
16th January 2026
2 mins read

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund: Funding Care, Comfort and Hope at Leeds General Infirmary

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund backs specialist care at Leeds General Infirmary, funding family support, equipment and ward resources. When a baby or child is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, the next days can become a blur of urgent appointments, unfamiliar terminology and difficult decisions. For many Yorkshire families, that journey leads to the Leeds
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White Rose Christmas Appeal 2025 Samantha Knight of White Rose Shopping Centre and Andy Johnson of Kidz Klub Leeds.
1st December 2025
2 mins read

White Rose launches Christmas gift drive in support of Leeds’ Kidz Klub

White Rose Shopping Centre has kicked off the festive season by launching its annual Christmas gift drive in partnership with Leeds-based charity Kidz Klub. The initiative aims to bring joy to children and families across the city who may otherwise struggle during the festive period. Shoppers visiting White Rose are invited to donate new
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ABDC volunteers
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

Impact of Leeds’ ABCD Programme Highlighted in New Six-Year Review

A comprehensive new review has showcased the significant and growing impact of Leeds’ pioneering Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) programme over a six-year period, revealing powerful outcomes for residents and neighbourhoods across the city. Published this month, A review of ABCD in Leeds Pathfinder Sites (2019–2025): A six-year journey from seeds to trees brings together
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The Arium
22nd November 2025
1 min read

Yorkshire-Grown Christmas Trees Have Arrived at The Arium

Christmas has officially begun at The Arium, as thousands of Yorkshire-grown Christmas trees arrive ready to bring festive cheer to homes across Leeds. Each year, the council-run garden centre transforms into a winter destination for families looking to choose the perfect tree, and this season is no exception. All the Christmas trees on sale
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Morley Learning and Skills Centre
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

Work Begins on Morley’s New Multi-Million-Pound Learning and Skills Centre

Work has officially begun on Morley’s ambitious new multi-million-pound Learning and Skills Centre, marking a major milestone in the town’s drive to expand opportunities for adult education, skills development and career progression. The project, a cornerstone of the Morley Town Deal programme, will see the Grade II-listed St Mary’s in the Wood Church transformed
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Stop the Spike
22nd November 2025
3 mins read

New Leeds Campaign Aims to ‘Stop the Spike’ This Festive Season

As the festive season begins, Leeds has introduced a new city-wide initiative designed to tackle spiking and enhance safety on nights out. The ‘Stop the Spike’ campaign brings together local organisations, universities and nightlife venues to raise awareness, strengthen prevention measures and ensure people know where to turn for help. Central to the campaign
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Children's Mayor of Leeds
14th November 2025
3 mins read

Leeds Welcomes Sienna Silva-Farber as New Children’s Mayor

A new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been officially elected, with a powerful pledge to tackle bullying, discrimination and poverty over the coming year. Sienna Silva-Farber, 10, a pupil at Harewood C of E Primary School, has been named Children’s Mayor of Leeds for 2025–2026 following a closely contested election. This year’s vote saw
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Compassionate City Awards 2025 at Leeds Civic Hall
14th November 2025
2 mins read

Parkinson’s Table Tennis Club Scoops Compassionate City Award

A pioneering table tennis club for people living with Parkinson’s disease has been named one of the winners at this year’s Compassionate City Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who go the extra mile to improve life in their communities, with this year’s ceremony held last week at Leeds Civic Hall. Kirkstall-based club
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Kath Harrison and her daughter Helen Shippin
14th November 2025
3 mins read

Carriageworks Theatre Marks 20 Years of Family Ties

An inseparable mum-and-daughter duo who have worked side by side in local theatre for almost 30 years have offered a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a much-loved Leeds venue as it celebrates a major milestone. Kath Harrison and her daughter Helen Shippin are key members of the dedicated costume and backstage team at
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Plant Dreaming exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery
14th November 2025
1 min read

Nature’s Wonders Take Root in New Gallery Show

Stunning depictions of the natural world by leading contemporary artists invite visitors to see our relationship with plants in a new light in a major new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery. Plant Dreaming delves into imaginative, alternative perspectives on plants, fungi and the deep connections that bind our planet together. Bringing together work by
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