Leeds Star Newspaper

Theater of Illumination Leeds Civic Hall
13th October 2023
3 mins read

Light switch sees cities swap stunning cultural creations

Dreams came true on the streets of Leeds last night as the stunning spectacle of Light Night returned. The first night of the annual arts spectacular saw a host of the city’s most recognisable buildings and spaces lit up with an array of beautiful illuminated artworks from across the world. Continuing tonight, the theme…
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A computer-generated image showing Leeds City Council's exciting vision for the market's blockshops area.
13th October 2023
2 mins read

Market is top of the shops as work continues on £10m renovation scheme

A multi-million pound renovation scheme is ushering in a bright and busy new era for the most historic part of Leeds Kirkgate Market. Work on the £10m refurbishment of the market’s 19th-century ‘Blockshops’ area got under way last year, with the first phase of the Leeds City Council scheme now complete. A total of…
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Active Travel Fund Leeds
13th October 2023
2 mins read

Active Travel Fund £7.79m secured to improve and enable walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport journeys in Leeds

Five schemes in Leeds were successfully chosen from the Government’s £200million Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 pot and will be consulted on in due course. Leeds City Council has successfully been awarded funding for five schemes that will enable residents to choose more active and sustainable modes of travel and improve road safety for…
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Bailey Towers
13th October 2023
1 min read

Senior councillors set to agree demolition of six high-rise buildings

Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board are set to approve plans to rehouse residents and demolish six high rise buildings, across Leeds. The six tower blocks, initially constructed in the 1960’s, have exceeded their original design life, and would require significant investment for them to be brought up to an appropriate standard to…
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David Duggleby
6th October 2023
1 min read

Duggleby group makes every move count with charitable pledge to Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Leading provider of professional home removal services, David Duggleby Movers and Storers, based in Scarborough, have pledged to donate £2 from every removal they complete throughout 2023 to the rapid emergency service charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a lifesaving rapid response charity, serving over five and a half million adults and…
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Antarctic photo album
6th October 2023
2 mins read

Antique photo find takes librarians on surprise of discovery

A classic case of not judging a book by its cover took librarians in Leeds on a fascinating photographic journey through a daring Antarctic rescue mission. During routine cataloguing in Leeds Central Library’s strongroom, special collections librarian Rhian Isaac found what appeared to be an unassuming family photo album tucked away on a shelf.…
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Leeds TeleCare Services
6th October 2023
2 mins read

Major upgrade of telecare services in Leeds successfully completed

A major four-year project to upgrade equipment providing emergency telecare alarms and support to people in Leeds has now been completed. Leeds TeleCare Services run by Leeds City Council has invested £1.6million in successfully upgrading all its equipment from analogue to digital systems in a project which began in September 2019. The upgrade has…
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HS2-Leeds
6th October 2023
1 min read

Response to government announcement to cancel HS2

High Speed 2 (HS2) is a non-departmental public body, wholly funded by the Secretary of State for Transport and sponsored by the Department for Transport. Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis said: “We are extremely disappointed about government’s decision to cancel HS2 and only cautiously welcome today’s announcements of investment in our…
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CHSF Superhero Walk
29th September 2023
2 mins read

SuperHero Walk for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund in Leeds

Join CHSF at our annual Superhero Walk on Sunday 10th September. Because of super people like you, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund can raise money, fund life-saving projects and make a real difference to those living with congenital heart disease in our region. Nows the time to swoop into action, spread the word, collect sponsorship, and…
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Woodhouse Moor Park Run
29th September 2023
1 min read

Woodhouse Moor to host Leeds’ First Recovery Park Run

Forward Leeds provides support for adults, young people and families needing help with alcohol and drug use in Leeds. Forward Leeds supports adults and young people to make healthy choices about alcohol and drugs. We reduce risk-taking behaviours through dedicated prevention, early intervention and tailored programmes. Our ultimate goal is to support people to…
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Leeds Halloween Children’s Toddle
29th September 2023
3 mins read

Third annual Halloween fundraising Toddle hopes to raise thousands to help make hospital brighter for young patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital

Leeds Hospitals Charity are excited to announce the return of their Halloween Children’s Toddle. Since the Toddle launched in 2021 it has been a huge fundraising success, with over £60,000 raised for Leeds Children’s Hospital. The third annual Toddle will take place on Saturday 28th October at Roundhay Park in Leeds. This year, the…
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Zarach Charity
22nd September 2023
2 mins read

Yorkshire bedmaker supports children and families in need with monthly mattress donations

Family-owned Yorkshire bedmaker Harrison Spinks has partnered with Leeds-based charity, Zarach, to supply 20 custom-made mattresses each month to support children and families in poverty in local and surrounding areas. The luxury bedmaker, also based in Leeds, is continuing its work with the charity after donating a number of responsibly made mattresses in 2022,…
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Image Credit- Lucy Fiona Morrison Artist
22nd September 2023
1 min read

APS Gallery presents The Open: Bowls of Fruit

The bowl of fruit has been a source of inspiration from the 16th and 17th century. Offering artists a way to hone their skills (especially painting and drawing) with objects that remain still and don’t move, it’s a traditional subject that is frequently taught and allows for experimentation. This exhibition celebrates paintings and sculptures…
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Leeds Business Anchors
22nd September 2023
2 mins read

New network launched to support businesses to drive forward inclusive growth

Leeds City Council has launched a new network to support large businesses across Leeds to drive forward positive social outcomes and contribute to the delivery of inclusive growth across the city. Building on the success of the Leeds Anchor Network, the council is launching Leeds Business Anchors. An initiative to bring together large businesses…
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Light Night Leeds
22nd September 2023
2 mins read

Dream a wonderful dream of Leeds as Light Night returns

Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival and returns on 12th and 13th October 2023. The streets of Leeds will transform into a dazzling dream world next month when the exciting spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns. The two-night cultural event will be back on October 12 and 13,…
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School Streets Blenheim Primary School
22nd September 2023
2 mins read

Children are encouraged to travel more actively to school as Leeds adds three more School Streets just in time for World Car Free Day

Three more schools in Leeds will benefit from having a School Street this September, joining 12 other schools who have had them since 2020. Blenheim Primary School, Birchfield Primary School and Bramhope Primary School have introduced School Streets as part of the new phase of the Leeds School Streets programme. School Streets make roads…
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