Leeds Star Newspaper

Artist Sonia Boyce standing in room 5 at the British Pavilion, 2022, Image Cristiano Corte © British Council
26th May 2023
2 mins read

Gallery going for gold with award-winning musical exhibition

Sonia Boyce OBE is an interdisciplinary artist and academic working across film, photography, print, sound and installation. The stage is set for Leeds Art Gallery to host an internationally acclaimed exhibition showcasing the unique talents of five Black female musicians. Sonia Boyce’s Feeling Her Way will open at the gallery on May 26 after…
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Tracey Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, with members of the Spencer Group team and students on work experience from Elliot Hudson College.
19th May 2023
3 mins read

White Rose Rail Station takes shape as Spencer Group delivers for partners

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group is making significant progress on the construction of a £26.5 million station in South Leeds. Situated between Morley and Cottingley, the White Rose Rail Station will be located on the main Trans-Pennine route to Manchester via Huddersfield. It will be a two-platform station providing improved access to the adjacent…
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West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin
19th May 2023
2 mins read

Mayor drives forward road safety in West Yorkshire

Work to improve the safety of road users in West Yorkshire has been bolstered thanks to funding from the region’s Mayor. As part of her commitment to drive forward road safety, since coming into office in 2021, West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has funded a number of initiatives to improve the safety of all…
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CaringFolk
19th May 2023
2 mins read

Staff from Leeds care company set to take to the skies for Sue Ryder

A group of kind-hearted colleagues from a Leeds home care provider are preparing to take on a thrilling charity zip-wire ride over Ilkley this July. The 16-strong team from Caring Folk, based in Pudsey, will be taking on the daredevil challenge to raise funds for national healthcare charity Sue Ryder, which runs Sue Ryder…
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Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
12th May 2023
3 mins read

On your marks and get set for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Final preparations have begun for the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in partnership with Clarion – a ‘Plan Ahead’ will once again put the city firmly in the national and international sporting spotlight. ‘Plan Ahead’ – that’s the message to people in Leeds as the city gears up for one of its biggest ever…
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Heart Research UK Healthy Heart
12th May 2023
1 min read

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Walking for Heart Health

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK. May is National Walking Month, which encourages us to leave the car at home and find ways to incorporate more walking into our days. Walking a little each day can offer a great benefit to our…
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Professor Kate Dashper from Leeds Beckett University
12th May 2023
1 min read

Fundraiser for horses and donkeys launches at Leeds Beckett University

Professor Kate Dashper from Leeds Beckett University is raising money for Brooke, a charity supporting horses and donkeys and their key role in our life. The fundraiser will run during Professor Dashper’s inaugural lecture exploring her research on multi-species equality in events, tourism, and leisure. In her inaugural professorial lecture, entitled ‘Straight from The…
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Climb23 Leeds
12th May 2023
1 min read

Huge International Investment and Innovation Event Coming to Leeds

Investor Ladder, one of the UK’s largest equity investor networks, has announced its next annual investment and innovation festival ‘Climb23’ will take place in Leeds. Aimed primarily at tech businesses and designed to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and innovators from a variety of sectors, the festival will enable attendees to collaborate, explore…
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Leeds Credit Union
12th May 2023
2 mins read

No End In Sight For Leeds Residents’ Financial Woes

Leeds Credit Union is a not for profit credit union, offering its members access to savings, affordable loans and budgeting services. The results of a survey by financial services provider Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has revealed that 51% of its members believe the financial situation in their household has become worse or much worse…
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Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2023
12th May 2023
2 mins read

Winners announced for Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2022

Outstanding individuals from across the Leeds adult care sector were celebrated recently with the announcement of the winners of the Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2022. The awards celebrate the excellent work taking place across the Leeds adult care sector. They recognise the individuals and services that have made a real difference over the…
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Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip
28th April 2023
2 mins read

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Sustainable Physical Activity

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK. It’s well known that exercise helps keep us healthy, yet around 34% of men and 42% of women don’t do enough physical activity. Regular physical activity reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 35%…
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