CHSF
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund Marks Wear Red Day 2026

People across Leeds are being urged to ‘Rock the Red’ next Friday, 27 February, as the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) stages its annual Wear Red Day to raise money and awareness for children living with congenital heart conditions. The campaign, which has become a fixture in schools and workplaces across the city, asks
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CHSF
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund Marks Wear Red Day 2026

People across Leeds are being urged to ‘Rock the Red’ next Friday, 27 February, as the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) stages its annual Wear Red Day to raise money and awareness for children living with congenital heart conditions. The campaign, which has become a fixture in schools and workplaces across the city, asks
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Leeds Tapestry - Kate Peace and Emma Hayton
20th February 2026
3 mins read

New Panel Added to Leeds Tapestry Celebrating City’s Story

A much-loved landmark of Leeds’ cultural life has gained a striking new addition, as a freshly created panel has been installed alongside the iconic Leeds Tapestry at Leeds Central Library. The new work, entirely designed and stitched by local residents, explores ideas of freedom and what the concept means in modern Leeds. Created through
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Richard Maltby (centre) and Prof Toogood (first on the right) with colleagues accepting a fundraising donation.
20th February 2026
3 mins read

Surgeon packs up his scalpel after thousands of operations

After carrying out thousands of operations and hundreds of liver transplants, Professor Giles Toogood, Consultant Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has performed his final surgery. Professor Giles Toogood has been serving the NHS for 40 years and has been a consultant at Leeds since 1998. In that time, he has carried out
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Alex Pearson, archives assistant with West Yorkshire Archive Service with the copy of the Leeds Charter
20th February 2026
3 mins read

Leeds’ historic Royal Charter saved from becoming a lampshade

One of the most important documents in Leeds’ history was rescued from an unlikely fate as a makeshift lampshade, city archivists have revealed, as preparations continue for a major exhibition celebrating 400 years since the city was granted its royal charter. The one-of-a-kind copy of the Leeds Royal Charter, delicately inscribed centuries ago —
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EV charge point St Paul's Street
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Switches On First City-Centre On-Street EV Charge Point

Leeds has switched on its first public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge point in the city centre, marking a new milestone in the city’s push for cleaner, low-carbon travel. The new charging facility on St Paul’s Street is expected to make it easier for residents, commuters and visitors to power up their vehicles as
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The new display at Leeds City Museum gives visitors a chance to see a selection of the vast array of replicas created by physicist Dr Gordon Brooke.
20th February 2026
4 mins read

Secret superfan’s Yorkshire bus models find a final home in museum

An extraordinary collection of handmade miniature buses, built quietly over decades by a Leeds physicist, has been brought into the spotlight — revealing a lifelong love affair with Yorkshire’s public transport. A hidden hoard of meticulously crafted bus models has found a fitting last stop at Leeds City Museum after being discovered by a
The Foundry Man’s Apprentice
30th January 2026
1 min read

Local Author Raises £20,000 for Leeds Mind from Haworth Car Park Fundraiser

A Haworth car park has become the unlikely base for a fundraising drive that has raised more than £20,000 for Leeds Mind, led by local author Edward Evans. Visitors parking in the village have been offered free parking with the purchase of Edward’s novel, ‘The Foundry Man’s Apprentice‘ — a simple idea that has
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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CHSF
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund Marks Wear Red Day 2026

People across Leeds are being urged to ‘Rock the Red’ next Friday, 27 February, as the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) stages its annual Wear Red Day to raise money and awareness for children living with congenital heart conditions. The campaign, which has become a fixture in schools and workplaces across the city, asks
Read More
Leeds Tapestry - Kate Peace and Emma Hayton
20th February 2026
3 mins read

New Panel Added to Leeds Tapestry Celebrating City’s Story

A much-loved landmark of Leeds’ cultural life has gained a striking new addition, as a freshly created panel has been installed alongside the iconic Leeds Tapestry at Leeds Central Library. The new work, entirely designed and stitched by local residents, explores ideas of freedom and what the concept means in modern Leeds. Created through
Read More
Richard Maltby (centre) and Prof Toogood (first on the right) with colleagues accepting a fundraising donation.
20th February 2026
3 mins read

Surgeon packs up his scalpel after thousands of operations

After carrying out thousands of operations and hundreds of liver transplants, Professor Giles Toogood, Consultant Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has performed his final surgery. Professor Giles Toogood has been serving the NHS for 40 years and has been a consultant at Leeds since 1998. In that time, he has carried out
Read More
Alex Pearson, archives assistant with West Yorkshire Archive Service with the copy of the Leeds Charter
20th February 2026
3 mins read

Leeds’ historic Royal Charter saved from becoming a lampshade

One of the most important documents in Leeds’ history was rescued from an unlikely fate as a makeshift lampshade, city archivists have revealed, as preparations continue for a major exhibition celebrating 400 years since the city was granted its royal charter. The one-of-a-kind copy of the Leeds Royal Charter, delicately inscribed centuries ago —
Read More
EV charge point St Paul's Street
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Switches On First City-Centre On-Street EV Charge Point

Leeds has switched on its first public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge point in the city centre, marking a new milestone in the city’s push for cleaner, low-carbon travel. The new charging facility on St Paul’s Street is expected to make it easier for residents, commuters and visitors to power up their vehicles as
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Little Bird Artisan Markets
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Little Bird Artisan Markets Brings Curated Spring Market to Harewood House

A Yorkshire artisan market organiser known for spotlighting small businesses and handpicked local talent is continuing to grow its calendar of events across the region. Little Bird Artisan Markets has built a reputation for carefully curated markets that bring together independent makers, sustainable fashion brands and homegrown creative businesses – offering shoppers an alternative
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Bevan Community Benefit Society
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds specialist GP practice rated Outstanding by Care Quality Commission

Bevan Community Benefit Society has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its specialist GP practice in Leeds. York Street Health Practice supports people facing some of the greatest barriers to healthcare. Following their latest inspection, the CQC has upgraded Bevan’s York Street Health Practice from Good to Outstanding.
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Muddy Boots Nurseries
10th February 2026
2 mins read

Gildersome’s Muddy Boots Nurseries Raises £1,805 for Young Lives vs Cancer After Year of Community Fundraising

Muddy Boots Nurseries is building a strong reputation for early years childcare and education across its growing network of settings, placing nature-led learning, family involvement and community engagement at the centre of daily nursery life. With a focus on helping children learn through hands-on experiences, Muddy Boots encourages outdoor play and exploration as a
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