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9th March 2017

NEWS

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Landmark Playhouse proposals to go before planning chiefs

Proposals to transform and modernise the West Yorkshire Playhouse through a landmark refurbishment project will go before the city’s senior planning officials. Members of Leeds City Council’s city plans panel will consider initial proposals for a multi-million pound revamp of the popular Leeds theatre at a meeting next week. The plans, submitted by Leeds

9th March 2017

WHAT'S ON

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House’s new transforming desk is more than meets the eye

It could well be the world’s oldest and most beautifully made Transformer. And next week, visitors can get an up close look Temple Newsam’s magnificent mechanised reading and writing desk, crafted more than 270 years ago. The newly-acquired desk, made from mahogany with inlaid and finely engraved brass decoration, was fashioned in around 1740,

8th March 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Leeds Museums and Galleries object of the week- Harewood writing table

A true example of master craftsmanship at its very finest, Temple Newsam’s beautiful Harewood writing table has been in Leeds for more than 240 years. Created by none other than world-famous furniture maker and designer Thomas Chippendale, the desk was originally made for architect Robert Adam’s palace at Harewood House in 1771. Intended to

7th March 2017

NEWS

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Women in Leeds pledge to ‘Be Bold for Change’

Women and girls across Leeds are being invited to inspire change and call for equality at a special event at Leeds Town Hall. Over 200 inspirational women will be attending the fourth annual ‘Celebrating Women’ event on Wednesday 8 March, which is being hosted by the city’s first female council leader, Councillor Judith Blake

7th March 2017

OUR CITY

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Businesses invited to invest in culture and back city’s 2023 bid

Leading local businesses will come together tomorrow to hear how they can unite behind Leeds’s once-in-a-generation bid to be named European Capital of Culture 2023. Northern Ballet will host this Wednesday’s event (March 8), which will see more than a hundred of the city’s business leaders invited to get involved in backing the ambitious bid.

6th March 2017

HOMES

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Approval given for new council houses on former east Leeds pub site

A former pub site in east Leeds is to be redeveloped into new affordable council housing after planning approval was granted today. Leeds City Council approved the proposal to develop the site of the former Whinmoor pub on Stanks Lane South in Swarcliffe into 22 new two-bedroom semi-detached houses. The development is part of

6th March 2017

NEWS

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Recycling site re-opens with new reuse shop after £5.2m revamp

Leeds’ biggest and busiest recycling site re-opens in Kirkstall today (March 6) with a brand new re-use shop as part of a £5.2m revamp of its services. It is expected that the reconfiguration of the site will increase recycling opportunities for customers, not only protecting the environment but also saving the city in landfill

6th March 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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For All Seasons- baby badger

When spring finally arrives, the British countryside wakes up and is suddenly awash with a beautiful array of birds, animals and plants. It’s also the time of year when many animals give birth, meaning keen-eyed nature-lovers might be lucky enough to spot adorable newborns like this baby badger. Part of Leeds City Museum’s new

3rd March 2017

MUSIC

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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 next month. Musicians past and present from the North Leeds Music Centre will join together at the special concert on Saturday 18th March, 3pm, at Allerton C of E Primary

3rd March 2017

NEWS

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Dynamic Leeds shows off best of the city at 26th Architecture Awards

Last night saw the best building developments, restorations and alterations showcased at a glittering awards ceremony in Leeds Town Hall. The 26th Leeds architecture awards, organised by Leeds City Council and Leeds Chamber Property Forum, took place last night and recognised the contribution building and landscape design makes to the city. Nearly 80 nominations

3rd March 2017

JOBS

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Commitment to Leeds carers endorsed by city leaders

Health, care and voluntary sector leaders have endorsed ‘The Leeds Commitment to Carers’ as part of wide-ranging work in the city to link up and improve the way care is provided across the city. Recent estimates suggest around 72,000 people in Leeds may be providing unpaid care for a relative, neighbour or friend who

3rd March 2017

WHAT'S ON

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with a Zumba Dance party at Trinity Leeds

A special celebration of Zumba is to be held at Trinity Leeds to celebrate International Women’s Day. Women of all ages are being offered the opportunity to take part in a Zumba Dance party, which will be held from 5-7pm, on March 8 outside the Apple Store. No experience of Zumba is necessary or

3rd March 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Unique attractions are a stunning setting for a wedding to remember

For more than 500 years, they’ve been the setting for some of the city’s most lavish love stories and sumptuous celebrations. And today couples in Leeds searching for a wedding venue with a difference can tie the knot in the stunning surroundings of some of the city’s most historic sites. Temple Newsam House, Lotherton

2nd March 2017

SPORT

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100 days to go until new and improved Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds

Today, 2 March, marks 100 days to go until 5,000 amateur triathletes join the best in the world and descend on Leeds for an action packed weekend on 10 and 11 June 2017. This year’s event, which will be the second to be held in the city, is set to be one of the

1st March 2017

JOBS

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Apprenticeships to headline at the first direct arena next week

The largest apprenticeship fair in Yorkshire returns to Leeds next week for the fifth year in a row, with over 130 national and regional employers signed up to attend the event. The event will take place on Monday 6 March at the first direct Arena from 4-8pm, marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week.

1st March 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the week- Reclining by Dan Crooks

Inspired by world-famous Yorkshire sculptor Henry Moore, this eye-catching creation is going on display at Leeds City Museum as part of an innovative arts project. Reclining, by Dan Crooks will be at Leeds City Museum from today (Tues 28) as part of their Window Frame art project, which gives artists, young people’s groups and

1st March 2017

NEWS

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Trusted member of Lord Mayor’s team for 33 years given prestigious Leeds Award

A close aid and confidante to the city’s Lord Mayors for over three decades has been recognised with a prestigious Leeds award. This follows 33 years of unbroken loyal service as a member of the Lord Mayor’s team by John Wilson, who until his retirement in September 2016 as Sergeant-at-Mace for nearly 25 years,

1st March 2017

NEWS

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Thousands of children to attend their first preference secondary school in Leeds

Families applying for their child’s secondary school place have been finding out which school their child has been allocated for September 2017. Over 7170 Leeds children (85 per cent) will be attending their first preference school in September, which is an increase from 82.4 per cent last year, and overall, 96.7 per cent will

28th February 2017

HOMES

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First extra care housing of its kind officially opened in Leeds

The multi-million pound, extra care housing scheme, Wharfedale View, has been completed and was officially opened on Friday 24 February by Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council. The flagship scheme, owned and managed by Leeds City Council, saw its first tenants move in just before Christmas. ‘Extra care housing’ helps people stay

27th February 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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For All Seasons- Victorian dressing jacket

Wrapping up warm before heading outside is usually one of the first signs that winter is on the way. But as this fetching vintage jacket demonstrates, protection against the elements doesn’t mean sacrificing style. The dressing jacket, currently on display in Leeds City Museum’s new For All Seasons exhibition, was made in 1875 by

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