A major new cycling event is taking place in Yorkshire this summer to mark the 10th anniversary of the county’s unforgettable staging of the Tour de France Grand Depart. The mass participation event, named Legacy Ride, will be held on Sunday, July 7, with amateur cyclists getting the chance to retrace the route followed…
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Sport and business was hailed as a winning combination for Leeds as the countdown to this year’s UK Corporate Games got under way in earnest. The city was announced in September last year as the host of the 2024 edition of the Games – Europe’s largest multi-sport festival for businesses. The build-up to this…
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A major new cycling event is taking place in Yorkshire this summer to mark the 10th anniversary of the county’s unforgettable staging of the Tour de France Grand Depart. The mass participation event, named Legacy Ride, will be held on Sunday, July 7, with amateur cyclists getting the chance to retrace the route followed…
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Sport and business was hailed as a winning combination for Leeds as the countdown to this year’s UK Corporate Games got under way in earnest. The city was announced in September last year as the host of the 2024 edition of the Games – Europe’s largest multi-sport festival for businesses. The build-up to this…
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A popular but ageing leisure centre site could be transformed into a state-of-the-art sports and wellbeing hub under exciting plans announced by Leeds City Council. The council has had long-standing ambitions for Fearnville Leisure Centre in Gipton to be replaced with a facility that is fit for the 21st century. This could soon become…
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A Leeds sportsman is set for an absolutely smashing weekend as Wheelchair Rugby League takes centre stage in his home city. Nathan Collins was one of the stars of the England wheelchair side that gave the profile of their fast-moving and high-impact sport a huge boost in 2022 when they were crowned its world…
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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 is set to take its place in the national sporting spotlight once again after being confirmed as the host city for the UK Corporate Games 2024. The event is the country’s largest multi-sport festival for businesses, with thousands of competitors from hundreds of companies coming together in a different city each year to…
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New state of the art gyms have been unveiled at three popular Active Leeds leisure centres, as part of the council’s ambition to get more people moving. Significant investment has been made into the equipment and wider gym refurbishments at Wetherby, Morley and Armley leisure centres, with the new look gyms now open ahead…
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Wall to play for as street art project aims to honour city’s unsung sports stars. The city’s unsung sporting heroes are set to be honoured through eye-catching new street art as part of an inspiring project to bring Leeds’s glory days to life. ‘On the Pitch, Off the Pitch’ will see five new murals…
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The Lord Mayor of Leeds has sent a good luck message to England’s Lionesses as they prepare to go for glory in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. England get their campaign started in Brisbane tomorrow (Saturday, July 22) with an opening group game against Haiti, kick-off 10.30am UK time. The squad includes Leeds…
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The City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club have been crowned national champions for the first time in the club’s history, taking home first place in the Swim England National Combo Cup at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The team event saw 50 swimmers represent the city of Leeds, with the club securing a medal in all…
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Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms in Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions. Loud music and bright lights can be a trigger for neurodivergent people, making activity in…
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Leeds Sports Awards will be taking place on Friday 17th March at New Dock Hall and it promises to be a special event. The finalists have been announced for the 20th Annual Leeds Sports Awards to take place at New Dock Hall on Friday 17th March. After a record level of nominations, 51 finalists…
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Leeds City Council’s aquatic training scheme athletes have had a season to remember, taking home numerous medals across Commonwealth, World, European and junior international competitions. Across the three squads, swimming, synchronised swimming and diving, there has been representation in every major international aquatic competition, with Leeds based athletes also being a dominant force at…
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International sports stars were given the VIP treatment at a civic reception held to celebrate their stay in Leeds for the Rugby League World Cup. The Brazil, Canada and Papua New Guinea women’s teams have all made the city their base for the tournament. The Leeds City Council formally welcomed them to West Yorkshire…
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Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The streets of Leeds will take centre stage today from 4pm as a spectacular outdoor show celebrates the important role that sport and art can both play in bringing people and communities together. Power Of Performance: This Is Us! is…
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Active Leeds has launched a new corporate wellbeing service, in order to support businesses across Leeds create healthier, happier and more resilient workforces. The new corporate wellbeing offer is based on a partnership approach, with Active Leeds utilising its unique position to support businesses to develop strategies, design interventions and deliver projects that can…
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Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The city of Leeds is set to turn on the sporting style as it plays its part in making this year’s Rugby League World Cup a truly champion occasion. The long-awaited tournament gets under way later this month, with Leeds…
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Matches in Leeds being held at Headingley and Elland Road. Fewer than 150 seated general admission tickets are now available for the repeat of the RLWC2017 semi-final fixture between Australia Men and Fiji Men on Saturday 15 October, with the seated areas in the East Stand and North Stand now sold out. With stars…
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England overcame Germany in extra time to win the UEFA European Women’s Championship for the first time. England made history with a 2-1 win over Germany at Wembley in the UEFA European Women’s Championship final. England’s heroic Lionesses have changed women’s football forever by taking Euro 2022 glory against Germany in front of 87,192…
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Leeds City Council would like to wish all athletes that are from or based in the city, the very best of luck ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 7 October 2021, when The Queen placed Her Message to the Commonwealth into the…
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