Leeds Star Newspaper

Charlotte Ryan started volunteering at Tropical World in 2024 and is now training for a diploma in zoo management.
27th February 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Volunteers Find Career Paths in Rainforests, Wildlife, and Ranger Work

A music student who started volunteering with animals while studying in Leeds has described the experience as ‘one of the most influential decisions’ of her life — and it has already helped set her on a new professional path. Charlotte Ryan began volunteering at Tropical World Leeds in 2024 while studying music technology at…
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CHSF
20th February 2026
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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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Elective Care Hub facility at Chapel Allerton Hospital
20th February 2026
2 mins read

Go-ahead given for £32m care hub at Chapel Allerton Hospital to reduce waiting times

A new £32 million Elective Care Hub at Chapel Allerton Hospital has been given the go-ahead by NHS England, promising faster access to planned spinal and orthopaedic surgery for patients across Leeds and beyond. The purpose-built facility will provide protected space for non-urgent operations – meaning theatres, recovery areas and supporting services can be…
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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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Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council’s five-million-pound plans to refurbish Morley Town Hall.
20th February 2026
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£5m investment to transform Morley Town Hall moves another step forward

The £5 million refurbishment of Morley Town Hall has moved a step closer after the building was formally handed over to specialist contractors. The project, backed by Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council — aims to transform the Grade I listed landmark into a focal point for community life, culture and events in…
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Little Bird Artisan Markets
20th February 2026
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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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The Arium
20th February 2026
1 min read

Council garden centre installs 600sqm of solar panels to cut energy use

More than 600 square metres of rooftop solar panels have been installed at a council-run plant nursery and garden centre in Leeds in a move expected to cut energy use by almost two-fifths. Leeds City Council said the new solar photovoltaic system at The Arium, in Whinmoor, is forecast to reduce the site’s energy…
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