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10th February 2017

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New species take centre stage in revamped areas of Tropical World

The latest stage of an exciting refurbishment programme at one of Leeds and Yorkshire’s most popular visitor attractions has been completed. In what promises to be unmissable, Tropical World in Roundhay Park is offering visitors of all ages the chance from today (February 10) to experience a revamped Creature Corner and Waterfall Area to

9th February 2017

OUR CITY

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Leeds is bidding for the title of European Capital of Culture 2023.

Leeds is bidding for the title of European Capital of Culture 2023. The competition can only be hosted by UK five times per century and was last hosted in 2008 when Liverpool won the title. Prior to this Glasgow is the only other city to have the competition in 1990. Liverpool’s year as European

9th February 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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New family-friendly exhibition explores seasonal sensations

A colourful combination of animals, games, music and history will take families in Leeds on a unique interactive journey through the changing seasons. Leeds City Museum’s new For All Seasons exhibition opens this Friday, February 10, and features a series of imaginative centrepieces including a giant sandcastle, indoor tree, traditional sledge and hook-a-duck pond. The

8th February 2017

HEALTH

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Leeds Rhino backs efforts to improve young mental health

Leeds Rhinos player Stevie Ward is backing a new citywide strategy to improve young people’s mental health. The 23 year-old player has spoken about his own experiences of depression that developed when he was put out of action by series of injuries in 2015 and 2016. He shared his personal story and support at

8th February 2017

HEALTH

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Statement about plans for The Green care home

Councillor Rebecca Charlwood, Leeds City Council executive member for health, wellbeing and adults said: “The future for The Green has been subject of a lot of interest and concern for many people and recent council decisions and discussions have recognised this – which is why we have involved and listened to key stakeholders such

8th February 2017

HOMES

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Leeds council chiefs approve Core Strategy review

Senior councillors in Leeds have approved a selective review of the Core Strategy which underpins all development in the city at a meeting today. At its meeting at Civic Hall today, the council’s executive board formally approved a review of the strategy to take place this year, fulfilling the commitment made when the strategy

8th February 2017

HEALTH

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Happy, healthy birthday

One of Leeds less known gems this week celebrates 25 years of delivering expert advice and information to health, care and social work staff. The Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC), now based in Technorth, in Chapel Allerton, first began sharing information in 1991 as the first wave of 57 NHS Trusts came into being.

7th February 2017

NEWS

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Become a Tour de Yorkshire tour maker!

Welcome to Yorkshire are on the lookout for passionate and reliable volunteers to become Tour Makers at this year’s Tour de Yorkshire. Tour Makers are the welcoming face of Yorkshire for the millions of spectators who travel to the county to witness the world’s best cyclists in action between 28-30 April, and are deployed

7th February 2017

FOOD AND DRINK

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Big fine not poultry matter for takeaway boss who dumped rubbish

It was no poultry fine for the former operator of a Leeds city centre chicken takeaway and restaurant when he fell fowl of the law for repeatedly dumping rubbish outside. Bags of filthy rubbish and other mess were discovered at Dixy Chicken on New Briggate on six different occasions over the course of a

7th February 2017

SPORT

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Public consultation opens regarding potential reconfiguration of Temple Newsam Golf Course

Leeds City Council would like to hear your views regarding a proposal to reconfigure Temple Newsam Golf Course from a 36-hole course to 27. This follows Temple Newsam Golf Club putting forward plans to change the design of the existing golf course as part of its long-term vision to attract new players and increase

7th February 2017

HOMES

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Council claims 300th property in tenancy fraud crackdown

A tough zero tolerance approach to tenancy fraud in Leeds has seen a council team recover its 300th property this week. The Tenancy Fraud Team, which investigate all types of social housing fraud including application fraud, unlawful subletting, non-occupation (where a tenant is not using the property as their only or principal home) and

6th February 2017

NEWS

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Leeds council bosses to discuss further £6.5m CityConnect cycling improvement plans

Plans to invest £6.5million on further improvements to cycling infrastructure in Leeds will be considered by senior councillors later this week. Following the recent announcement that over 100,000 trips on the CityConnect Cycle Superhighway have already made since it opened in June last year, proposals for the next stage of CityConnect, will be discussed

3rd February 2017

NEWS

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New Child Friendly Leeds champions announced

The winners of the annual Child Friendly Leeds awards have been announced at a glamorous ceremony at Leeds City Varieties last night. The awards, organised by young people, celebrate some of the people, places and organisations helping to make Leeds a child friendly city. Hundreds of nominations came in for champion children, child friendly

3rd February 2017

NEWS

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Resurfacing of East Parade/ King Street to begin next week

Resurfacing work on the carriageway of East Parade/ King Street in Leeds City Centre is set to begin on Monday 6 February. Work is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8pm and 5.30am for a 10-day period on Monday to Thursday nights only. Both East Parade and King Street will remain open

3rd February 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Chance to solve historic murder mystery this half term

Four hundred years ago, one of Temple Newsam House’s most famous residents was killed in a grisly murder that remains a mystery to this day. Now, on the anniversary of Lord Darnley’s gruesome demise, budding super sleuths can wander the same atmospheric halls he once called home as they try to solve their own

2nd February 2017

NEWS

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Floods review report calls for ‘critical’ additional investment for Leeds to help prevent Storm Eva repeat

A new report stressing the ‘critical’ need for further significant investment in flood alleviation schemes to help prevent a repeat of the devastation caused by Storm Eva in Leeds will be discussed by senior councillors next week. At its meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday 8 February, Leeds City Council’s executive board will consider

1st February 2017

NEWS

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Another page turns for Leeds Libraries’ #whatsyourstory campaign

A full-time mum is set to take centre-stage as a popular campaign showcasing the delights of libraries across Leeds prepares to turn a new page in 2017. Since its debut in 2015, #whatsyourstory has proved to be a big hit by using the experiences of people from different backgrounds and ages who use their

1st February 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the week- Fancy dress photo album

More than 125 years ago, the Lord Mayor of Leeds Mr and Mrs Alf Cooke threw an extravagant fancy dress ball to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The exclusive guest list included 190 local children, who all arrived at the party dressing up in an incredible variety of storybook themed costumes. Today, a fabulous

31st January 2017

NEWS

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Alternative sites to be assessed by Leeds City Council for a high ropes adventure course

After further research and listening to comments expressed during a recent public consultation, Leeds City Council has decided that Roundhay Park will now not be considered as a potential location for a high ropes adventure course. This follows the council and Go Ape both agreeing that there were issues which would be difficult to

31st January 2017

WHAT'S ON

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Popular festival set to takeover city libraries later this week

A popular festival showcasing a wide range of fantastic activities and events in libraries across the city is set to return later this week. Since making its debut in 2015, ‘Library Fest’ has proved to be a bit hit with people of all ages in Leeds, and will once again open its doors to

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