On the 21st May 2021, Councillor Asghar Khan was officially announced as the city’s 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds. During his time as Lord Mayor, Councillor Asghar Khan has chosen to support Leeds Hospitals Charity. Leeds Hospitals Charity is the charity for Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and thanks to donations is able to provide an…
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This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day will be held at the City Varieties Music Hall on Sunday (Jan 23) with a theme of ‘One Day.’ Due to the closure of Leeds Town Hall for refurbishment, the historic theatre will host a live in-person commemoration event. Following the success of last year’s live stream, members of…
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Spire Leeds Hospital is amongst Yorkshire’s largest hospitals offering treatment across over 30 medical specialties including orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, oncology (cancer care) and general surgery. Spire Leeds Hospital is open to everyone; patients with private medical insurance, patients who are “self-funding” or paying for their own treatment as they go or patients who are…
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This new year Connecting Leeds will start construction on several major highways’ schemes, which are all part of transforming travel in the city and across the district. Connecting Leeds construction works will begin first on the Armley Gyratory, before focusing on roads around City Square, Leeds Train Station and along routes linking to the…
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People are being asked to have their views on proposals to introduce a new entrance charge for non-Leeds residents visiting Kirkstall Abbey. We would like to hear your views whether you live in Leeds or elsewhere. A six-week online public consultation has been launched, giving people across Leeds and beyond the opportunity to views what…
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A host of inspirational figures working across Leeds have been recognised in the prestigious New Year’s Honours list. Individuals from the worlds of sport, music, social care, the local community and local government are among those who have been awarded a string of honours in the Queen’s annual list, which recognises those who have…
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Families are advised to use all five of their preferences to give their child the best chance of being allocated a place at a preferred school. Using less than five doesn’t increase the chances of being offered your first preference. The deadline to apply for a Leeds primary school place (reception) for September 2022 is…
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Highly renowned for delivering world class events, Leeds is looking to continue this success and reinforce its place on the global stage through bidding for future events such as the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Tour de France if it comes to…
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Yorkshire’s Stars of the Olympic and Paralympic Games were given a homecoming…
The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Run event is taking place on…
Baby Week Leeds returns next week with an exciting programme of events to help babies get the best start in life possible. Free and low-cost events include baby-friendly film screenings, sensory and messy play and baby first aid courses. This is…
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On the 21st May 2021, Councillor Asghar Khan was officially announced as the city’s 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds. During his time as Lord Mayor, Councillor Asghar Khan has chosen to support Leeds Hospitals Charity. Leeds Hospitals Charity is the charity for Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and thanks to donations is able to provide an…
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This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day will be held at the City Varieties Music Hall on Sunday (Jan 23) with a theme of ‘One Day.’ Due to the closure of Leeds Town Hall for refurbishment, the historic theatre will host a live in-person commemoration event. Following the success of last year’s live stream, members of…
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Spire Leeds Hospital is amongst Yorkshire’s largest hospitals offering treatment across over 30 medical specialties including orthopaedic surgery, cardiology, oncology (cancer care) and general surgery. Spire Leeds Hospital is open to everyone; patients with private medical insurance, patients who are “self-funding” or paying for their own treatment as they go or patients who are…
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A museum’s magnificent stuffed penguin will spend the next two weeks chilling out in a giant, state-of-the-art freezer as curators give damaging bugs and beetles the cold shoulder. The impressive emperor penguin has been put on ice at Leeds Discovery Centre after experts there detected potentially problematic pests which can destroy delicate taxidermy specimens. Over…
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This new year Connecting Leeds will start construction on several major highways’ schemes, which are all part of transforming travel in the city and across the district. Connecting Leeds construction works will begin first on the Armley Gyratory, before focusing on roads around City Square, Leeds Train Station and along routes linking to the…
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People are being asked to have their views on proposals to introduce a new entrance charge for non-Leeds residents visiting Kirkstall Abbey. We would like to hear your views whether you live in Leeds or elsewhere. A six-week online public consultation has been launched, giving people across Leeds and beyond the opportunity to views what…
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A host of inspirational figures working across Leeds have been recognised in the prestigious New Year’s Honours list. Individuals from the worlds of sport, music, social care, the local community and local government are among those who have been awarded a string of honours in the Queen’s annual list, which recognises those who have…
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Families are advised to use all five of their preferences to give their child the best chance of being allocated a place at a preferred school. Using less than five doesn’t increase the chances of being offered your first preference. The deadline to apply for a Leeds primary school place (reception) for September 2022 is…
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Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and we believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The history of Christmas dates back to thousand years. The first recorded date of Christmas being celebrated on December 25th was in 336AD in the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine (he was…
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Leeds City Council’s executive board will consider a 10-year strategy, which will set out the ambition for the city to have the best parks and green spaces in the UK. The strategy will outline a commitment to provide good quality parks and green spaces across the city that are welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for…
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Leeds City Council has put forward its annual budget proposals to achieve the estimated £65.4million it needs to save in the next financial year. With the city responding and adapting to changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, costs and demand pressures continue to rise especially in services providing care for vulnerable children, young people…
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A public consultation event as part of the £24.3m Morley Town Deal has been hailed ‘a Great Success’ by organisers. The event, run by the Morley Town Deal Board with Leeds City Council, was well attended, and offered the opportunity for people to learn more about the project, put questions to project officials and…
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Leeds City Council is serving up a timely financial boost that aims to help market traders cope with the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. A 15 per cent rent discount will be in place for all indoor and outdoor traders at Leeds City Market for the first three months of 2022. The reduction will…
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Nineteen schools across Leeds are receiving new bicycle and scooter storage, in a project worth £100,000. The schools will gain a total of 162 secure bicycle parking spaces and 200 scooter parking spaces. The project uses active travel funding allocated to Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority from the Department for Transport. Chapel…
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An inspiring project giving young people in Leeds a chance to unearth the ancient secrets of the past in their classrooms has scooped a top National Archaeology Award. The Council for British Archaeology named Leeds Museums and Galleries’ Primary School Membership scheme the winner of the Archaeological Achievement Award for learning, training and skills. Thanks…
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Highly renowned for delivering world class events, Leeds is looking to continue this success and reinforce its place on the global stage through bidding for future events such as the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Tour de France if it comes to the UK again in 2026. A report being presented to…
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A West Yorkshire Police operation that has dealt with thousands of dangerous drivers in Leeds has been extended for another 12 months, thanks to a commitment of £67,000 in funding from Leeds City Council. Operation SPARC (Supporting Partnership Action to Reduce Road Casualties) was developed in partnership with West Yorkshire Police (Leeds District) in…
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Leeds City Council has welcomed recommendations which could take it a significant step closer to finalising a major development plan that will help deliver high-quality homes and opportunities for local people. A planning inspector has provisionally backed the council’s proposal for 36 pieces of land to be retained within the city’s protected green belt…
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Unsung Heroes from across Leeds Adult Care Sector were celebrated at the Leeds Quality in Care Awards. The annual Leeds Quality in Care Awards celebrated the excellent work taking place across the sector and shone a light on those individuals and services that have made a real difference over the past two years. Representing the…
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Each gift card will raise money to support children and adults with congenital heart disease, and their families across our region. The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us again and Children’s Heart Surgery Fund need your help this festive season to ensure we can keep being there for our heart…
Keep ReadingOn the 21st May 2021, Councillor Asghar Khan was officially announced as the city’s 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds. During his time…
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Each gift card will raise money to support children and adults with congenital heart disease, and their families across our region. The…
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