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23rd November 2016

CRIME

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Van owner hit with fly-tipping fine following court action by Leeds City Council

A resident whose van was used to illegally fly-tip rubbish has been hit with a fine of over £4,000 following court action by Leeds City Council. Alex Wormald of Cowper Street, pleaded guilty at Leeds Magistrates Court this week to five offences of allowing his vehicle to be used for fly-tipping and one charge

23rd November 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the week- labour certificate

The sudden departure of fathers and husbands changed the dynamic of thousands of families in wartime Leeds. While soldiers were off fighting on the front lines of the First World War, their wives and children struggled to adapt to a very different life at home, stepping into new jobs and going off to school

22nd November 2016

WHAT'S ON

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Brand new festive experience set to open at Lotherton Hall this week

The Christmas Experience will open in the beautiful grounds of Lotherton Hall this week. Featuring an Elf Village and Santa’s Grotto, the estate’s spectacular new attraction officially opens this Friday, November 25, with families urged to book in ahead of the busy Christmas period. Spread throughout the estate and Edwardian house, The Christmas Experience

22nd November 2016

NEWS

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Leeds recognised with high-profile award for innovative work to support refugees and migrants

An innovative Leeds City Council project providing a wide range of support to refugees and migrants has been recognised with a prestigious European award. In claiming the EuroCities’ ‘Participation’ Award and beating off a high standard of competition from cities across Europe, the Leeds Migrant Access Project (MAP) was acclaimed for its work in

21st November 2016

NEWS

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Leeds men urged to make a pledge against violence against women

Men across Leeds are being encouraged to pledge their support for a campaign to end violence against women. As part of the international 16 Days of Action and White Ribbon campaigns Leeds City Council has set itself the challenge of encouraging at least 1000 men across the city to show their support and pledge

17th November 2016

NEWS

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Santa flies in to check out city’s Christmas market

Santa Claus paid a special visit to Millennium Square’s German Christmas Market today. Father Christmas flew in from the North Pole to check out the venue for his brand new breakfast event, which will take place at the attraction for the very first time this year. The Santa’s Breakfast experience for children and families will be

17th November 2016

HEALTH

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HIV Testing Week comes to Leeds as the city prepares light up red for World AIDS day

The NHS, sexual health charities and Leeds City Council are gearing up for National HIV Testing week starting on 19th November. Now in its fifth year, the week increases opportunities across the city for people to get tested for HIV and learn more about the condition. A range of extra HIV testing sessions will

16th November 2016

NEWS

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New Fixed Penalty Notice to target fly-tippers

Fly-tippers face being hit with an on-the-spot fine as part of a new policy introduced by Leeds City Council this month. Utilising the powers contained in new government legislation which came into force during 2016 to provide an additional and quicker way of taking action against those found to have dumped their waste illegally,

16th November 2016

FILM

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Leeds International Film Festival to close with screening of prestigious award nominee

The 30th Leeds International Film Festival comes to a close this Thursday with a Closing Gala screening of Toni Erdmann, a finalist for the prestigious LUX Film Prize led by the European Parliament. The Festival partners with LUX Film Prize for the first time this year with Leeds being one of 50 cities hosting

16th November 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the week- policeman’s sword used in Leeds Gas Riots

This fearsome-looking curved sword was once wielded by a local police officer during the infamous Leeds Gas Riots. The sword, currently on display at Kirkstall’s Abbey House Museum, is believed to originally date from around 1850 and belonged to a member of the Leeds City Police, who were responsible for policing Leeds from 1836

15th November 2016

HEALTH

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Living and breathing Leeds

Health and care partners in Leeds are using World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) day on Wednesday 16th November to highlight new peer support groups for people living COPD across Leeds. From January 2017, respiratory peer support groups will be developed across Leeds to help people manage their condition. The two year programme will

15th November 2016

TRANSPORT

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Council leader welcomes HS2 preferred route and revamped Leeds Station confirmation

The Leader of Leeds City Council has welcomed today’s confirmation of the preferred line of route HS2 will take through the city. The preferred route of the second phase of the national high-speed rail project was released today by the Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd, showing how the new line will come into

14th November 2016

TECH AND SCIENCE

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Applications now open for digital sector to bid for Leeds Tech Hub Fund support

Applications are now open for building owners and companies in the digital sector to apply for a slice of nearly £4m of funding to support the creation of a variety of innovative projects in the city. This follows a decision by Leeds City Council last month to allocate a £3.7m grant provided by the

11th November 2016

OUR CITY

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Tribute installed on Victoria Gardens to mark both Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday

To mark both Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday this year, a poppy themed garden seat bench has been temporarily installed near the war memorial on Victoria Gardens. Donated by 102-year-old veteran Mr Joe Morton who served with the Royal Army Service Corps and designed by metalwork specialist David Lockwood, the tribute offers a poignant

11th November 2016

SPORT

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Aireborough Leisure Centre set for £1.2m refurbishment

Proposals for a £1.2m revamp of a north west Leeds leisure centre will be discussed by senior councillors next week. Submitted as part of a report to Leeds City Council’s executive board on 16 November 2016, members will have the chance to support a wide-ranging refurbishment programme at Aireborough Leisure Centre and also back

11th November 2016

NEWS

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Incredible Leeds Christmas lights switch-on gets city’s festive season underway

Thousands of people gathered on Victoria Gardens in Leeds this evening for the city’s dazzling annual lights switch-on. Leeds-born triathletes Ali and Jonny Brownlee and Paralympian Kadeena Cox were the special guests of honour with musical performances from girl band Stooshe and X Factor contestant James Wilson. Also entertaining the crowd were Cbeebies stars Andy Day and Alex Winters, panto favourite

10th November 2016

TRANSPORT

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New expert advisory panel ‘joins the conversation’ on the future of Leeds transport

A new panel has met in Leeds for the first time to advise on the future of transport strategy in the city. The advisory panel set up by Leeds City Council is the next element of the transport conversation which is the biggest-ever discussion on transport strategy held with residents, businesses and visitors in

10th November 2016

NEWS

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New Leeds Children’s Mayor wants Leeds people to ‘love thy neighbour’

After four weeks of voting and more than 10,700 votes cast, the new Leeds Children’s Mayor has been announced as Grace Branford from Drighlington Primary School. Grace, who is in Year 6, won the competition after people across Leeds voted hers as their favourite of the 12 manifestos in the final. Each of the

10th November 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Object of the week- memorial plaque

Carved by a soldier in memory of his fallen comrades, this small, simple plaque tells a powerful story about the lives of soldiers in the First World War. The plaque is made out of chalk and is believed to have been fashioned by Private N.Nelson, a serviceman who fought in the trenches during the

9th November 2016

HOMES

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Landlords come together to discuss quality housing in Leeds

Leading names in the Leeds private rental housing sector are joining forces with council bosses to discuss the future of quality housing in the city at this year’s landlords conference. The Leeds Landlord Conference takes place on Wednesday 23 November at Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel. Places are going fast for the conference, but there

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