NEWS

Hannah Cockroft
5th July 2026
5 mins read

Paralympic Champion, Children’s TV Pioneer and Community Leaders Honoured by Leeds Beckett

Leeds Beckett University will honour five exceptional figures at its summer graduation ceremonies this July, recognising outstanding contributions to sport, broadcasting, law, healthcare and public service. Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft CBE, children’s television presenter and inclusion advocate George Webster, former Law Society president Lubna Shuja, community nursing leader Steph Lawrence MBE and…
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Temple Newsam Bike Park
5th July 2026
1 min read

Young cyclists get new learn-to-ride bike park at Temple Newsam

Young cyclists can build their confidence and learn how to ride safely at a new bike park and playground which has opened at Temple Newsam’s golf club. The park, believed to be the first of its kind in Leeds, has been designed to recreate features of real road layouts, giving children the chance to…
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Leeds Anchors Execs making their pledge towards Vision Zero
5th July 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Anchor Network Backs West Yorkshire’s Vision Zero Road Safety Campaign

The Leeds Anchors Network, made up of 13 of the city’s largest employers, has announced a major collective commitment to road safety after formally signing up to the Vision Zero campaign. The anchor institutions, which span healthcare, education, local government, culture and utilities, have pledged to play their part in helping to eliminate all…
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Elland Road future vision. Credit RISE and LFG
5th June 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Partnership Drives Elland Road Transformation Forward

Plans for a multi-billion-pound redevelopment of the area surrounding Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium have taken a major step forward after West Yorkshire Combined Authority joined the partnership overseeing the project. The authority has signed an existing Memorandum of Understanding with Leeds City Council and The Lowy Family Group, the global private investment company…
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Leeds South Village
5th June 2026
1 min read

Leeds Council Leader Welcomes Regeneration Funding Boost

The leader of Leeds City Council has welcomed a multi-million pound funding package aimed at driving forward major regeneration projects and creating new homes, jobs and opportunities for local people. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government investment while speaking at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum in Leeds. The funding will support…
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Leeds voluntary footpath rangers boardwalk Otley.
5th June 2026
2 mins read

Leeds footpath guardians seek more volunteers to protect 865-kilometre network

Volunteers are being encouraged to help care for Leeds’ extensive network of public footpaths as the city marks Volunteers’ Week. Leeds has around 865 kilometres of public rights of way, winding through woodlands, city streets, farmland, riversides and open countryside. The routes range from short neighbourhood footpaths to well-known trails including the Leeds Country…
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Leeds Bike Mill team outside their current workshop on Mabgate Green. Photographer-Richard Glew
3rd April 2026
1 min read

Leeds Bike Mill seeks community backing for £15,000 move to new premises

Well-loved local community organisation Leeds Bike Mill are raising £15,000 to move their bike recycling and training workshop to a new premises on Meanwood Road. The social enterprise are setting up a purpose built space to expand their work and give their organisation long term security. Since launching their crowdfunder at the start of…
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Dawsons Corner Aerial Visualisation
27th March 2026
2 mins read

New visuals show future of transformed Dawsons Corner junction

Leeds City Council has unveiled fresh images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look after major upgrade works, with the scheme aimed at cutting congestion, improving safety and making journeys easier for all road users. Leeds City Council has unveiled new images showing how Dawsons Corner is expected to look once major improvement…
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Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership
20th March 2026
2 mins read

Northern hails North-wide community rail triumph at National Awards

Community rail partnerships and station volunteer groups from across the North of England have been recognised for their outstanding work at a major national awards ceremony. Train operator Northern is celebrating a night of success after community rail groups from across the North of England picked up a series of honours at the 21st…
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Briggate Action Plan
20th March 2026
1 min read

Briggate Action Plan Advances After Strong Public Backing

Plans to make some of the busiest areas of Leeds city centre safer for pedestrians and shoppers are set to move to the next stage after receiving overwhelming public support. More than 2,100 people took part in a consultation on the Briggate Action Plan, which set out proposals aimed at tackling concerns raised about…
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Leeds City Centre. ©️LeedsCityCouncil
13th March 2026
3 mins read

Leeds enters landmark year as major projects move towards delivery

Leeds is poised for a landmark year in 2026, with a series of major regeneration and investment projects moving closer to delivery and billions of pounds of economic potential within reach. At the heart of the city’s ambitions is Leeds City Council’s Economic Vision, launched at the end of 2025, which set out plans…
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Guests join the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen and the Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, for a group shot following the civic iftar meal.
6th March 2026
2 mins read

Leeds Civic Hall welcomes Iftar meal hosted by Lord Mayor

Leeds Civic Hall opened its doors for a civic iftar meal hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, bringing together council leaders, foster carers and faith representatives to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Held in the Civic Hall’s Banqueting Suite, the evening was attended by the Leader of Leeds City…
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Otley councillors, the Town Mayor, pupils from St Joseph’s School, Balfour Beatty and artist Shane Green joined the unveiling of the new oak bench in Tittybottle Park.
6th March 2026
2 mins read

Community-designed carved oak bench unveiled in Otley’s Tittybottle Park

A unique hand-carved oak bench designed with help from local schoolchildren has been unveiled in Otley’s Tittybottle Park. The new bench, created from a tree that previously stood near Otley Bridge, was commissioned by Leeds City Council as part of efforts to give the timber a lasting community use after the tree was removed…
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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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