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Dance stars fly into Leeds for ground breaking orchestral club extravaganza
Stars from the worlds of dance and classic music have been arriving in Leeds as they prepare to come together for a unique performance...
Experience the magic of The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics event on Millennium...
Programmed by Leeds City Council, the annual Millennium Square Summer Series returns for a fourth year in July and August 2018, serving up a...
Gabrielle to join Tony Hadley for summer spectacular
Tony Hadley has announced his very special guest at Millennium Square in Leeds on Saturday, 21 July will be the iconic artist Gabrielle.
The hugely...
Top names announced for summer orchestral extravaganza
Dance music legends Robin S, Utah Saints and Alison Limerick have been confirmed as the headline special guests for the return of The Symphonic...
Live screening of The Charlatans at Leeds Kirkgate Market
Leeds City Council is excited to announce that Leeds Kirkgate Market will host a live screening of The Charlatans homecoming gig, which is taking...
Spectacular return to Millennium Square for Opera North next summer
Opera North and Leeds City Council have announced more details of their return to Millennium Square next summer.
With an eclectic mix of operatic and...
Summer symphonic spectacular returns to Millennium Square
A spectacular fusion of energetic dance anthems and the stunning sounds of an award-winning live orchestra will once again take over Millennium Square in...
70 facts about The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Wedding
To celebrate 70 years of marriage, discover 70 facts about The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh's wedding.
A Royal Engagement
1. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip first met in...
Former X Factor star to attend special Breeze event in Pudsey
A former X Factor finalist will be in attendance at a special Breeze event held this week.
James Wilson, who famously touched the hearts of...
Music of the mind set to light up magnificent Leeds Town Hall organ
Standing a towering 50 feet high and weighing more than 70 tonnes, it’s usually an instrument for only the most accomplished of musical maestros.
But...
Statement on Leeds Festival Drug Testing
A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “Leeds City Council did not refuse to support drugs testing facilities being made available at this year’s Leeds...
Corinne Bailey Rae latest artist announced for Back to Basics orchestral extravaganza
Leeds’ very own Corinne Bailey Rae is the latest star name to be added to the bill for The Symphonic Sounds of Back to...
Basement Jaxx to headline Back to Basics orchestral extravaganza
Dance legends Basement Jaxx have been confirmed as the headline special guests for a spectacular meeting of club music and symphony orchestra, The Symphonic...
New fashion film explores why Leeds is a city of style
The people of Leeds have been made sartorial stars in a new film exploring the city’s passion for fashion.
Put together by a team of young...
City’s young rock stars set to battle it out at Kirkstall Abbey
Some of the city’s top up-and-coming acts will have another chance to rock out in the stunning grounds of Kirkstall Abbey this summer as the...
Millennium Square going Back to Basics for orchestral extravaganza
A new live music spectacular will see classic club dancefloor anthems reimagined and performed in a unique and contemporary way on Millennium Square this...
Celebrating 50 years of music and song in North Leeds
A music centre which has been bringing music to the heart of north Leeds for 50 years is celebrating with a free anniversary concert...
Networking events for the fashion community launch in Leeds
Experts from across Leeds are set to come together for an exciting new programme of networking events designed to harness the city’s passion for...
Celebrated regional music collection finds new home at Leeds Central Library
A prestigious regional music collection previously known as the Yorkshire Music Library, which future was left in doubt earlier in the year, has been given...
Square’s big stage welcomes local musicians and the Rock Choir for live music showcase
Musicians in Leeds will get the chance to take to the big stage on Millennium Square this week as part of a new free...
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Museum steps inside the stories of Michael Morpurgo
Captivating tales penned by one of the nation’s best-loved children’s storytellers have come to life in a new exhibition in Leeds.
Curated by Seven Stories,...
Skate expectations as Ice Cube returns to Millennium Square
Thousands of people across Leeds will be getting their skates on this winter now one of the city’s coolest attractions has returned to Millennium...
Object of the week- Madge Howdill’s flag
This eye-catching flag was made more than a century ago by an excited Leeds teenager eager to celebrate the end of war.
Madge Howdill, who...
Support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund this Wear Red Day and help children and adults...
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are once again hoping to see a red wave across our region on February 1st to help support babies...
Council energy provider beats ‘Big Six’ on customer satisfaction
Customers of Leeds City Council’s not-for-profit energy provider enjoy some of the best customer service in the country, according to a new Which? survey.
Which?...
Consultations begin on new school places in east Leeds
Consultation has started this week on provision of new school places in east Leeds.
Leeds City Council is proposing to permanently expand Micklefield Church of...
A statement from Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake on the news...
The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake has commented on the news that Leeds has been chosen as a host city for...
ICC Cricket World Cup trophy tour to visit Leeds
ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour commences tour of England and Wales on 19 February 2019.
100-day tour starts off in London and will finish...
Lord Mayor to lead city’s Holocaust Memorial Day event
A city civic commemoration event marking Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Sunday 27 January at Leeds Town Hall from 2pm.
The event will...
Yorkshire’s coolest wintertime attraction returned to Millennium Square for more icy fun and adventure...
Skates at the ready as Yorkshire’s coolest wintertime attraction is back for 2019!
Organised by Leeds City Council with support from media partners Radio Aire...
Shortlist revealed for the 2019 Child Friendly Leeds Awards
The names of the people, places and organisations shortlisted for the 6th Child Friendly Leeds awards have been revealed.
The annual awards ceremony will take...
Delivery group appointed as plans move forward for new extra care homes in Leeds
Leeds City Council’s plans to provide new extra care homes across the city are moving forward.
Following a procurement exercise, they have appointed a delivery...
New tech club for mums launched in Leeds this month
An ambitious new programme aiming to ensure that mums in the city have the opportunity to brush up on and learn new digital skills...
Leeds City Council reiterates commitment and support for city’s Armed Forces Community Covenant
Leeds City Council has underlined its continued commitment to supporting armed forces personnel and veterans this month.
This follows representatives of the UK’s armed forces...
Tour Maker 2019 – Full registration now open
Welcome to Yorkshire and A.S.O are thrilled to be hosting the fifth edition of the Tour de Yorkshire between 2nd - 5th May 2019....
Leeds City Council deputy director of children Sal Tariq has been named in the...
The leader and Chief Executive of Leeds City Council comment on Saleem Tariq, Deputy Director of Children’s and Families, being honoured in the Queen's...
Greetings of the Season and best wishes for the New Year
Christmas is the gentlest, loveliest festival of the revolving year — and yet, for all that, when it speaks, its voice has strong authority.
The...
Children’s social care services in Leeds rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
Services provided for children and families by the council in Leeds have been rated as ‘outstanding’ by government inspectors, Ofsted.
The tremendous achievement comes after...
Expanded North and West Yorkshire business rates pilot scheme approved
A combined bid by local authorities across North and West Yorkshire to retain most of its business rates growth to invest locally has been...