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City’s faiths united in abbey’s war and peace display
Inspiring stories of faith, heroism and compassion are being retold through a collection of powerful artworks and images displayed in the stunning ruins of...
Channel 4 chooses to Be the Spark in the Leeds City...
Channel 4 has confirmed the Leeds City Region will be the home of its new national headquarters.
The announcement follows two years of discussions with...
Project worker Robyn Carrack with the beautiful new display at Leeds...
Spurred into an unprecedented surge in production by the conflict raging in Europe, Leeds became one of the country’s most important wartime industrial powerhouses.
Now...
Exciting plans revealed at Leeds General Infirmary for adult health services...
Exciting proposals for a brand-new hospital development to transform Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) were revealed today (Wed 17 October) by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS...
Burberry Foundation launches first in-school arts and culture programme
First in school arts and culture programme of its scope and scale.
Leeds Playhouse, Leeds Young Film, Northern Ballet and The Hepworth Wakefield to partner...
East meets West at Abbey’s mindfulness fest
Ancient traditions from East and West will come together in the historic grounds of Kirkstall Abbey next month during a festival of mindfulness and...
Stunning carved creations to strike a chord at Temple Newsam
A collection of exquisitely carved music stands will go on display at Temple Newsam House this week to end the Leeds International Piano Competition...
Leeds lifeguard scoops national lifesaving award
A member of Leeds City Council’s sport and lifestyles team has received a prestigious national lifesaving award.
Following an independent assessment and appraisal by the...
Rifles Regiment take to the streets of Leeds
The public are invited to show their support for The Rifles Regiment as they march through the streets of Leeds this weekend (15 September)...
Call for communities to help commemorate Armistice centenary
A rallying cry has gone out calling on communities in Leeds to be part of a city-wide commemoration to mark 100 years since the...
Neighbourhood Network schemes funding announced
Popular Neighbourhood Networks schemes have been awarded five years funding to continue their work supporting older people and communities throughout the city, Leeds City...
Leeds 2023 is backing the light fantastic
The city’s new international cultural festival is throwing its weight behind one of Leeds’s most spectacular annual arts events.
Leeds 2023 has this week been...
Masterplan for South Bank and remodelled Leeds Station formally adopted by...
The continued regeneration of the South Bank area of Leeds including plans to maximise the remodelling of Leeds Station has taken a significant step...
Experience the magic of cinema on Millennium Square
Cementing its place as the country’s leading producer of open-air film screenings, The Luna Cinema is partnering with Leeds City Council to put on...
A bumper summer of cycling
Record numbers have been making the most of the summer weather on Bradford and Leeds cycling infrastructure, which was either built or improved as...
Comment on One Yorkshire devolution by Leader of Leeds City Council
Yorkshire Devolution - an historic opportunity for the whole country.
The One Yorkshire plan would see one combined devolved authority – like those established in...
Search has begun for leader of city’s new cultural cornerstone
The search has begun for a dynamic new leader to spearhead the city’s ambitious vision for an international cultural festival celebrating the best of...
Yorkshire’s best young traders set out stalls in Leeds Market
Young entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire are setting out their stalls at Kirkgate Market in Leeds on Wednesday, 1 August, as part of a competition...
Leeds delegation set for stateside Boston mission
A delegation of industry leaders from Leeds is heading to Boston in America this week to strengthen and develop links between the two cities.
Building...
Boxing champion Josh Warrington honoured with special city civic reception
The achievements of Leeds’s first world boxing champion Josh Warrington have been recognised with a special civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Graham...