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5th January 2017

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Call for volunteers to help museum’s new choir hit the right notes

Singers from across the city are being invited to make music history as part of Leeds City Museum’s new community choir. Starting this month, the museum will be asking singers of all abilities to come along and make their voices heard at a series of free sessions. Aimed at giving people the chance to

5th January 2017

OUR CITY

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Public consultation extended regarding proposed ‘Go Ape’ aerial adventure course in Roundhay Park

A Leeds City Council public consultation regarding a proposal for an aerial adventure course at Roundhay Park has been extended. Roundhay Park is one of the most popular parks in Leeds due to its size, grandeur and array of things to see and do. Three miles north of Leeds city centre, Roundhay Park covers

4th January 2017

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the week- Wheelchair artworks

Colourful new artwork has gone on display in Leeds aimed at challenging people’s perception of wheelchairs. The eye-catching creations at Leeds City Museum feature two wheelchairs decorated by Broomfield South Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Green Meadows Specialist School and West Oaks Specialist School students in association with Can Do Programme and artist Sally Barker.

23rd December 2016

NEWS

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We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas! We wish you successes and victories, full understanding and respect from others. Christmas is a very sacred day. Have an unforgettable holiday Illuminated with all the lights Of the world and life’s delights! May Christmas spirit keep glowing And all the happiness get going. Be blessed with all

23rd December 2016

JOBS

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Former Re-Making Leeds trainee earns top industry award

A former trainee on an innovative Leeds City Council heritage and construction skills programme has claimed a prestigious industry prize. After finishing second last year in the national finals of the Construction Industry Training Board’s Skillbuild Show while a participant on the council’s ‘Re-Making Leeds’ scheme, Ameha Shewaye Bantiwered, 39, has now gone one

23rd December 2016

NEWS

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£150K upgrade to Wetherby gas distribution network starting early in new year

The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £150,000 to upgrade the ageing metal gas distribution network in Westgate, Church Street and Bank Street, Wetherby. The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing 600m of existing metal gas mains with

23rd December 2016

CRIME

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South Leeds resident hit with bigger fine after ignoring dog-fouling fixed penalty notice

A Middleton resident has received a much larger fine after failing to pay a fixed dog-fouling penalty notice. Peter Coulson of Throstle Terrace was ordered to pay in total £947.57 (£220 fine, a surcharge of £30, and costs to the council of £697.57) at Leeds Magistrates Court after being found of contravening two dog

21st December 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the week- Soldier’s Christmas letters home

A heart-breaking reminder of the human cost of war, these historic letters were written by a Leeds soldier serving on the front lines just before Christmas 100 years ago. Currently on display at Leeds City Museum, the letters were penned by Private Leonard Wragby, who sent them home from France in 1917, during the

20th December 2016

WHAT'S ON

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Cool day out in the New Year as Ice Cube returns to Millennium Square

The city’s coolest attraction will return to Millennium Square next month with a brand new look. The hugely-popular Ice Cube skating rink will be back on the square in January, this time with a new covered real outdoor ice rink, meaning visitors can get their skates on whatever the weather. Organised by Leeds City

19th December 2016

GARDENING

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Christmas bin collections all wrapped up

Hark! The refuse service sing – check the right day to put out your bin. That is the message from Leeds City Council as Christmas approaches. Bins will be collected as normal until and including Christmas Eve. Then between Monday 26 December and Sunday 8 January bins will be emptied either one or two

19th December 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Call to help tell stories behind museum’s Victorian fairytale photos

Historic fancy dress photos with a flamboyant fairy tale theme will revealed during an exciting new exhibition in Leeds next month. And experts are asking for help to tell the stories behind some of the incredible costumed characters who posed for the pictures more than 125 years ago. The amazing album of images were captured

19th December 2016

OUR CITY

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Leeds City Council service information for the festive period

Details of this year’s Leeds City Council services for over the festive period are available on the council website here: Leeds City Council Christmas services 2016 Services that are expected to have low or non-essential demand are being scaled back to allow the closure of a number of council buildings, which saves on costs over the

19th December 2016

CRIME

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Beeston resident guilty of fly-tipping hit with three-month curfew

A resident of Beeston has been hit with a three-month curfew and a financial penalty after pleading guilty to a number of fly-tipping offences. Mr Yadson Barroso of Westbourne Avenue was ordered to pay £200 towards costs and a surcharge of £60 at Leeds Magistrates Court after pleading guilty this month to four offences

19th December 2016

SPORT

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Congratulations to Alistair Brownlee on winning second place in BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016

The leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “This year Alistair cemented his position as one of the greatest triathletes the world has ever seen by winning his second Olympic gold medal in Rio, so it’s fitting that his efforts have again been recognised by the British public, this time with second place

16th December 2016

OUR CITY

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Statement in response to announcement that UK cities including Leeds will bid for European Capital of Culture 2023

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has today announced that UK cities, including Leeds, will be bidding to become European Capital of Culture 2023. Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “Leeds has been ready to bid since 2014 and we are delighted that today the Department for Culture Media and Sport has recognised

15th December 2016

NEWS

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Have your say on proposed ‘Go Ape’ aerial adventure course in Roundhay Park

Leeds City Council is seeking the views of the public regarding a proposal for an aerial adventure course in a landmark city park. This follows a report in October this year, which in outlining exciting refurbishment plans for Tropical World, Lotherton Hall’s Bird Garden and Home Farm at Temple Newsam, also revealed details, subject

14th December 2016

NEWS

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Kirkstall Flood Information Centre opens

A public flood information centre officially opened in Kirkstall in Leeds this week to provide information and advice to homeowners and businesses at risk of flooding. The Team Kirkstall Regeneration Hub, at 352-354 Kirkstall Road, has been set up by Phil Marken of Open Source Arts Ltd and Kirkstall Regen Ltd, the Environment Agency, Leeds City Council and

14th December 2016

NEWS

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Stepping up taxi safety in Leeds in time for Christmas

Revellers travelling around Leeds this Christmas can feel more secure using taxis and private hire vehicles, thanks to additional security measures introduced by Leeds City Council this month. The council’s taxi and private hire enforcement team are extending their enforcement capabilities to use extra CCTV surveillance networks to monitor the activity of the taxi

14th December 2016

JOBS

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Jobs fair held at White Rose Shopping Centre secures employment for 266 people

A jobs fair held at a popular Leeds shopping centre has proved to be an outstanding success. Following the event, which was held at The Point, White Rose Shopping Centre, 266 attendees on the day subsequently went on to secure full and part positions which were on offer. Employers present at the jobs fair

14th December 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the Week- Scary Spice doll

She was one fifth of the iconic British pop combo that stormed the charts worldwide and sparked the unstoppable Girl Power phenomenon. Now a doll of Leeds’s very own Scary Spice Mel B is on display as part of an exhibition looking back at people’s favourite memories of growing up in Leeds. Originally formed in

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