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What's Your 400?
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds launches unique city-wide challenge to celebrate 400 years of history

Leeds has launched a unique city-wide challenge inviting residents to help celebrate 400 years of the city’s history. The new campaign, called What’s Your 400?, is encouraging people across Leeds to take part in anniversary celebrations marking four centuries since the city was granted its first charter in 1626. Individuals, groups and communities are
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Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group
27th March 2026
4 mins read

Helping make Leeds Hospitals Age and Dementia friendly

David and Robert are looking for a department at St James’s Hospital – not because they have an appointment, but because they want to know how easy it is to find. As part of the Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group, they’ve been tasked with assessing route finding and signage at the hospital to see
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West Yorkshire Police and Trading Standards
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds licensing chiefs move to close loophole exploited by criminal gangs

Licensing officials at Leeds City Council are seeking to close a legal loophole they fear is being exploited by criminal gangs to continue selling illicit tobacco, vapes and alcohol. Investigations by Leeds City Council’s licensing officers, working alongside colleagues in public health and West Yorkshire Trading Standards, found organised crime groups could use a
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Leeds City Museum
27th March 2026
1 min read

Leeds museums welcome more than a million visitors

Council-run museums in Leeds have welcomed more than a million visitors in a year, new figures show. The city’s eight Leeds Museums and Galleries sites attracted a combined 1,046,372 people during 2025, marking a 16 per cent increase on the previous year and highlighting the continuing strength of Leeds’s cultural offer. Statistics released by
Summer of Sculpture
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Summer of Sculpture brings global stars to Leeds

Leeds Art Gallery is set to bring some of the biggest names in contemporary and modern sculpture to the city this summer with the launch of its ambitious new Summer of Sculpture programme. The major seasonal showcase will feature a series of exhibitions and installations by internationally renowned artists, cementing Leeds’ reputation as a

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What's Your 400?
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds launches unique city-wide challenge to celebrate 400 years of history

Leeds has launched a unique city-wide challenge inviting residents to help celebrate 400 years of the city’s history. The new campaign, called What’s Your 400?, is encouraging people across Leeds to take part in anniversary celebrations marking four centuries since the city was granted its first charter in 1626. Individuals, groups and communities are
Read More
Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group
27th March 2026
4 mins read

Helping make Leeds Hospitals Age and Dementia friendly

David and Robert are looking for a department at St James’s Hospital – not because they have an appointment, but because they want to know how easy it is to find. As part of the Leeds Age Friendly Steering Group, they’ve been tasked with assessing route finding and signage at the hospital to see
Read More
Leeds City Museum
27th March 2026
1 min read

Leeds museums welcome more than a million visitors

Council-run museums in Leeds have welcomed more than a million visitors in a year, new figures show. The city’s eight Leeds Museums and Galleries sites attracted a combined 1,046,372 people during 2025, marking a 16 per cent increase on the previous year and highlighting the continuing strength of Leeds’s cultural offer. Statistics released by
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Summer of Sculpture
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Summer of Sculpture brings global stars to Leeds

Leeds Art Gallery is set to bring some of the biggest names in contemporary and modern sculpture to the city this summer with the launch of its ambitious new Summer of Sculpture programme. The major seasonal showcase will feature a series of exhibitions and installations by internationally renowned artists, cementing Leeds’ reputation as a
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An image showing how the proposed STACK Leeds development could look.
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Container village proposal at Leeds Market takes major step forward

Plans for a new container village attraction at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken a major step forward after a planning application was submitted for the scheme. The proposal, put forward by STACK Leisure, would see a two-storey venue created from repurposed shipping containers on part of the market’s outdoor trading area. If approved, the
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West Yorkshire Police and Trading Standards
27th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds licensing chiefs move to close loophole exploited by criminal gangs

Licensing officials at Leeds City Council are seeking to close a legal loophole they fear is being exploited by criminal gangs to continue selling illicit tobacco, vapes and alcohol. Investigations by Leeds City Council’s licensing officers, working alongside colleagues in public health and West Yorkshire Trading Standards, found organised crime groups could use a
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Dawsons Corner Aerial Visualisation
27th March 2026
2 mins read

New visuals show future of transformed Dawsons Corner junction

Leeds City Council has unveiled fresh images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look after major upgrade works, with the scheme aimed at cutting congestion, improving safety and making journeys easier for all road users. Leeds City Council has unveiled new images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look once major improvement
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Leeds Hospitals Charity shop in Morley
20th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

Leeds Hospitals Charity continues to make a profound difference to the lives of patients, families and NHS staff across the region, funding projects that go beyond standard hospital care and helping to create a more compassionate healthcare experience. Working alongside Leeds Teaching Hospitals, the charity raises money to support life-saving equipment, pioneering research, improved
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Swillington ARLFC (Amateur Rugby League Club) with Ronnie the Rhino and Swillington Saints Football Club with Kop Cat.
20th March 2026
3 mins read

Leeds Sports Clubs Team Up to Ban Smoking and Vaping on Sidelines

Grassroots football and rugby clubs across Leeds are being encouraged to create smoke and vape-free environments as part of a new campaign led by Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos Foundation and Leeds United Foundation. Smoking and vaping are set to be pushed off the sidelines at sports clubs across Leeds under a new campaign
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Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership
20th March 2026
2 mins read

Northern hails North-wide community rail triumph at National Awards

Community rail partnerships and station volunteer groups from across the North of England have been recognised for their outstanding work at a major national awards ceremony. Train operator Northern is celebrating a night of success after community rail groups from across the North of England picked up a series of honours at the 21st
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Nada and Anna from Leeds Baby Bank
20th March 2026
1 min read

New Midwife-Led Drop-In Session Launched for Leeds Families

Families who are pregnant or have recently had a baby are being invited to a new drop-in session led by midwives. Meet the Midwives is a new support service running every Monday, 10am to 12 noon, at Leeds Baby Bank Hub in Armley. Midwives from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be on hand
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St Andrews Grange, developed by Yorkshire Housing, has been completed on land once occupied by the Tower Works factory off Moorfield Road in Armley.
20th March 2026
3 mins read

Affordable Homes Transform Former Factory Site in Leeds

Fifty affordable homes have been completed on a once-vacant factory site in Armley, helping to meet growing housing demand while creating a new community in west Leeds. A former factory site in Leeds has been transformed into a new affordable housing development, bringing 50 high-quality homes to local residents. St Andrews Grange, developed by
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Her Path, Her Power. L-R Sandra Patel, Francesca Drake and Abigail Lee.
20th March 2026
2 mins read

Smart Works Leeds raises record £25k with International Women’s Day campaign

Smart Works Leeds has raised a record-breaking £25,000 through its International Women’s Day campaign after staging a week of events across Yorkshire. The charity, which helps unemployed women prepare for work through interview coaching and professional clothing, said the 2026 campaign was its biggest programme of activity yet. Supported by headline sponsor Leeds First
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Joseph Bologne de Saint-George (via Wikimedia Commons)
20th March 2026
1 min read

The Chevalier Invites Audiences to Rediscover a Forgotten Musical Pioneer

A concert celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Joseph Bologne, the 18th century composer, virtuoso violinist, and superstar fencer often referred to as the ‘Black Mozart’ is happening in Leeds later this month. Taking place at The Venue, Leeds Conservatoire on 26 March from 6:30PM, the performance is part of the New Connections
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Briggate Action Plan
20th March 2026
1 min read

Briggate Action Plan Advances After Strong Public Backing

Plans to make some of the busiest areas of Leeds city centre safer for pedestrians and shoppers are set to move to the next stage after receiving overwhelming public support. More than 2,100 people took part in a consultation on the Briggate Action Plan, which set out proposals aimed at tackling concerns raised about
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