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Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life.
17th July 2026
2 mins read

Landmark Leeds Bridge Restored for City’s 400th Anniversary

Memories of a pioneering Leeds landmark have been revived as part of a historic restoration project marking a major milestone in the city’s history. Centenary Bridge, which crosses the River Aire between The Calls and Brewery Wharf, has been refurbished as Leeds commemorates 400 years since it was granted its first royal charter by
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L-R Joe Salmond, La-Niyah Fuller, Nellie Brennan, Maahnoor Rauf and Ranw Amin, pupils at Chapel Allerton Primary.
17th July 2026
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Leeds pupils capture city life for future generations

Primary school pupils across Leeds have created a thought-provoking message for future generations as the city marks a major historic anniversary. Children from schools throughout the city prepared a series of time capsules, which were buried on July 13 — exactly 400 years after Leeds received its first royal charter from King Charles I.
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West Yorkshire Freemasons accompany Yorkshire Children's Charity kids on a bike ride through the local woods.
17th July 2026
2 mins read

West Yorkshire Freemasons Grant £60,000 to Provide School Essentials for Vulnerable Leeds Children

Around 600 vulnerable children across Yorkshire will receive warm coats, shoes and other essential clothing to help them attend school, thanks to a £60,000 grant from the West Yorkshire Freemasons to Yorkshire Children’s Charity. The funding will support the charity’s Warm, Dry and Ready to Learn Winter Essentials campaign, which helps disadvantaged young children
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Growing Talent Morley has brought the public and the private sector together to deliver a bespoke programme of engagement for local young people.
17th July 2026
3 mins read

More Than 10,000 Young People Help Shape Morley’s Future

A pioneering youth engagement programme linked to Morley’s regeneration has reached a major milestone, with almost 10,300 young people taking part since its launch in 2022. Growing Talent Morley brings together public and private sector organisations to provide a tailored programme of activities for young people across the area. By involving participants directly in
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Naomi Wood supplied by Naomi Wood. Leeds Lit Fest 2026
5th June 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Lit Fest Returns for 2026 with More Than 50 Events Across the City

Leeds will become a city of stories once again as Leeds Lit Fest returns with more than 50 literary events, performances and creative experiences at venues across the city. Taking place from Saturday, June 6, to Sunday, June 14, the 2026 festival will bring together acclaimed writers, poets and performers at venues across the
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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Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life.
17th July 2026
2 mins read

Landmark Leeds Bridge Restored for City’s 400th Anniversary

Memories of a pioneering Leeds landmark have been revived as part of a historic restoration project marking a major milestone in the city’s history. Centenary Bridge, which crosses the River Aire between The Calls and Brewery Wharf, has been refurbished as Leeds commemorates 400 years since it was granted its first royal charter by
Read More
L-R Joe Salmond, La-Niyah Fuller, Nellie Brennan, Maahnoor Rauf and Ranw Amin, pupils at Chapel Allerton Primary.
17th July 2026
3 mins read

Leeds pupils capture city life for future generations

Primary school pupils across Leeds have created a thought-provoking message for future generations as the city marks a major historic anniversary. Children from schools throughout the city prepared a series of time capsules, which were buried on July 13 — exactly 400 years after Leeds received its first royal charter from King Charles I.
Read More
West Yorkshire Freemasons accompany Yorkshire Children's Charity kids on a bike ride through the local woods.
17th July 2026
2 mins read

West Yorkshire Freemasons Grant £60,000 to Provide School Essentials for Vulnerable Leeds Children

Around 600 vulnerable children across Yorkshire will receive warm coats, shoes and other essential clothing to help them attend school, thanks to a £60,000 grant from the West Yorkshire Freemasons to Yorkshire Children’s Charity. The funding will support the charity’s Warm, Dry and Ready to Learn Winter Essentials campaign, which helps disadvantaged young children
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Growing Talent Morley has brought the public and the private sector together to deliver a bespoke programme of engagement for local young people.
17th July 2026
3 mins read

More Than 10,000 Young People Help Shape Morley’s Future

A pioneering youth engagement programme linked to Morley’s regeneration has reached a major milestone, with almost 10,300 young people taking part since its launch in 2022. Growing Talent Morley brings together public and private sector organisations to provide a tailored programme of activities for young people across the area. By involving participants directly in
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Jim Ever, Help Needed to Redo Time 2025. Photo © Jim Ever, courtesy YSP.
17th July 2026
2 mins read

Yorkshire Sculpture Park launches 2026 graduate award for emerging regional artists

Yorkshire Sculpture Park has opened applications for its 2026 Yorkshire Graduate Award, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the region’s next generation of artistic talent. The annual initiative offers recent graduates from Yorkshire universities the chance to undertake a residency at the park, with access to dedicated time, workspace and professional guidance to develop their
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Spire Harrogate Clinic Achieves First Gold CAP Award for Housekeeping Excellence.
17th July 2026
1 min read

Spire Harrogate Clinic Achieves First Gold CAP Award for Housekeeping Excellence

The award highlights the clinic’s ongoing commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and delivering the highest standards of care. Spire Harrogate Clinic has been achieved a Gold CAP Award following the latest unannounced assessment by the CAP Award Programme (Continuous Advancement Programme for Housekeeping). This significant achievement recognises the commitment and dedication of the housekeeping
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Pictured- Dave Benbow, head of IMLT and Councillor Asghar Khan, Leeds City Council's executive member for housing and hubs.
17th July 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Organisations Unite to Tackle Loan Sharks

Leeds City Council and key organisations across the city have signed a charter pledging to work together to combat illegal money lending. Representatives from advice agencies, third-sector organisations and statutory services gathered at Leeds Civic Hall to share information about ongoing initiatives and discuss best practice for protecting residents from loan sharks. The charter
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Co-Op Academy - Smithies Moor - Heckmondwike
17th July 2026
2 mins read

Ground Broken on Transformational New Home for Co-op Academy Smithies Moor

A major milestone for education in Heckmondwike was marked as pupils, staff, project partners and invited guests gathered for the official ground-breaking ceremony of the new Co-op Academy Smithies Moor. The ceremony signals the start of construction on a brand-new, purpose-built primary school, delivered through the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme. The investment
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The official opening of the new Pilkington Grove housing development in Armley, Leeds.
17th July 2026
1 min read

Official opening for £5m affordable housing development in Leeds

A £5m development of 28 affordable, energy-efficient homes in Leeds has been officially opened at a welcome event attended by residents, councillors and project partners. The Pilkington Grove scheme, developed by 54North Homes, has transformed a former Church of England-owned brownfield site off Wesley Road in Armley. The development includes 26 houses and two
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White Rose Shopping Centre is set to welcome the Kids Carnival this summer.
17th July 2026
1 min read

Summer Holiday Fun for the Whole Family at White Rose

White Rose Shopping Centre is set to welcome the Kids Carnival this summer, bringing six weeks of fairground entertainment to South Leeds. Running from Friday 24 July until Sunday 6 September, the event will feature new activities including inflatable axe throwing, penalty shootouts and flamingo pedal boats. The free-to-enter carnival will open daily throughout
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Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) programme.
17th July 2026
2 mins read

Leeds City Council expands ABCD programme with two new Pathfinder sites

Leeds City Council is expanding its Asset-Based Community Development programme with the launch of two new Pathfinder sites in Hyde Park and Chapeltown. The initiative is designed to empower residents to lead positive change in their neighbourhoods by building on the skills, knowledge and resources already present within local communities. Following the success of
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Holbeck Together was the winner of the Children’s Choice Award – Best place in Leeds.
5th July 2026
5 mins read

Carnival Spirit Shines as Charity Wins Children’s Choice at Landmark Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026

Children in Leeds have voted a local charity that helps create special memories for hundreds of families as the city’s top choice for young people at this year’s landmark Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026. Holbeck Together won the Children’s Choice Award — the only category decided entirely by children — at the prestigious annual
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Hannah Cockroft
5th July 2026
5 mins read

Paralympic Champion, Children’s TV Pioneer and Community Leaders Honoured by Leeds Beckett

Leeds Beckett University will honour five exceptional figures at its summer graduation ceremonies this July, recognising outstanding contributions to sport, broadcasting, law, healthcare and public service. Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft CBE, children’s television presenter and inclusion advocate George Webster, former Law Society president Lubna Shuja, community nursing leader Steph Lawrence MBE and
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Temple Newsam Bike Park
5th July 2026
1 min read

Young cyclists get new learn-to-ride bike park at Temple Newsam

Young cyclists can build their confidence and learn how to ride safely at a new bike park and playground which has opened at Temple Newsam’s golf club. The park, believed to be the first of its kind in Leeds, has been designed to recreate features of real road layouts, giving children the chance to
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Leeds Anchors Execs making their pledge towards Vision Zero
5th July 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Anchor Network Backs West Yorkshire’s Vision Zero Road Safety Campaign

The Leeds Anchors Network, made up of 13 of the city’s largest employers, has announced a major collective commitment to road safety after formally signing up to the Vision Zero campaign. The anchor institutions, which span healthcare, education, local government, culture and utilities, have pledged to play their part in helping to eliminate all
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