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2nd November 2016

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World-renowned consortium including King’s Cross architect announced to lead on next stage of Leeds Station redevelopment planning

The remodelling of Leeds Station has taken a significant step forward today with the appointment of world-renowned development experts to lead the next phase of the project, including the lead architect behind the redevelopment of King’s Cross in London. The Atkins consortium, made up of a group of leading global design, engineering and project

2nd November 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Sword of real life Sharpe goes on display in Leeds

A sword which once belonged to a real life Sharpe, who worked his way up through the ranks more than 200 years ago, has gone on display at Leeds City Museum. The historic cavalry blade was once held by Leeds soldier Captain William Jackson, and was presented to him by the loyal soldiers he commanded in 1800

2nd November 2016

NEWS

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Stanningley Bypass improvement work starting this week

Work to put in place a new crossover point on Stanningley Bypass is to begin this week. The work, which will start at 8pm on Friday 21 October and run until Sunday 30 October, will create a new crossover within the central reserve near the Owlcotes slip road to allow future road maintenance to

2nd November 2016

HEALTH

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Safeguarding is top of the agenda across Leeds next week

Keeping the people of Leeds safe is top of the agenda next week, as the city takes part in a county-wide safeguarding week. Being hosted by the Leeds Safeguarding Children Board with support from partners from across the city, Safeguarding Week is being held from 17 to 23 October to showcase the work done

2nd November 2016

NEWS

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Kippax pupils put their best foot forward for car free day

Pupils from Kippax North Junior School have been taking part in a day full of activities to promote sustainable travel and road safety. Parents were encouraged to leave the car at home and either walk, scoot or cycle to school. Those who travelled by a sustainable mode of transport were then treated to a

2nd November 2016

TRANSPORT

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Woodhouse Tunnel up to full strength as improvement project completed

A long-term project to strengthen Woodhouse Tunnel in Leeds has been successfully completed. The three-year programme of repairs to the tunnel has been part of a broader project of essential maintenance on the Leeds Inner Ring Road (A58M) carried out by Leeds City Council and Carillion to ensure the road can continue to be

2nd November 2016

NEWS

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Exciting refurbishment plans for three popular city visitor attractions to be discussed by executive board

A range of improvements to three of Leeds most loved visitor attractions and the potential introduction of an aerial adventure course at a landmark city park are set to be discussed by the executive board next week. Senior councillors will have the chance to support the proposed refurbishments of Tropical World, Lotherton Hall’s Bird

2nd November 2016

NEWS

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Senior councillors to consider Storm Eva floods response report update

Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss an update report on the work carried out in response to the flooding caused by Storm Eva at a meeting next week. The council’s executive board meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday 19 October will consider the review of the actions taken since Boxing Day including lessons learned

2nd November 2016

SPORT

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Comment on Yorkshire hosting 2019 UCI cycling road world championships

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “This is more wonderful news for Yorkshire, bringing the cycling road world championships to the county in 2019. Following on from the amazing Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014 and the success of the Tour de Yorkshire, it will be fantastic to welcome the

2nd November 2016

HEALTH

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Touchscreen technology offers healthy help

People across Leeds are getting a chance to try innovative touchscreen technology to access free health advice from special ‘One You’ kiosks. The kiosks allow users to take the popular ‘How Are You’ test devised by Public Health England, which can point people in the best direction to look after their health. Councillor Rebecca

2nd November 2016

NEWS

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Council response to homeless protest ending

A Leeds City Council spokeswoman said: “Our priority is assisting people who need accommodation and support on a daily basis. This was available throughout the protest and would have been provided to anyone that needed it regardless of the protest, making tent city unnecessary. “It takes significant commitment and resources to work with people

2nd November 2016

NEWS

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Tens of thousands flock to phenomenal Light Night 2016

More than 60,000 people flocked to the city centre to be a part of this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds festival. Held over two nights for the first time on October 6 and 7, the unique celebration was the city’s biggest ever, and saw iconic local landmarks and venues illuminated by more than 50 spectacular

2nd November 2016

NEWS

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Fascinating history of oldest street in Leeds to be explored in new book

A new book exploring the history of the oldest street in Leeds is set to be launched later this month. For the first time, readers will be able to trace the history of Kirkgate, which was part of the foundation of modern Leeds, in the book that will be available for sale at Leeds

2nd November 2016

TRANSPORT

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Community sessions for people to ‘join in the conversation’ on transport in Leeds

A series of community open sessions are being held across Leeds to encourage people to ‘join in the conversation’ on the future of transport in the city. The sessions are open to all to attend, and are aimed at raising awareness of the issues and finding out people’s views through the current survey which

1st November 2016

CULTURE

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Exciting new Spanish partnership launches in Horsforth

Horsforth Music Centre, together with Instituto Cervantes, has launched a new package of Flamenco and Spanish language classes on Saturday mornings. Professional Dancer Luisa Galan, who has trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and the Conservatoire of Dance in Cordoba, Spain, has joined the team of professional music and dance teachers at

1st November 2016

WHAT'S ON

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New name and exciting new times for West Leeds Activity Centre

People from across the city are being invited to try out the exciting free activities on offer at the newly named West Leeds Activity Centre next weekend. Visitors to West Leeds Activity Centre, formally known as Armley Lazer Centre, will be able to take part in a wide variety of fun free activities at

1st November 2016

FILM

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Full programme revealed for 30th Anniversary edition of Leeds International Film Festival

The full programme for the 30th Anniversary edition of Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF30) is now available to pick up from Leeds Town Hall and will also be live online from 3pm today on www.leedsfilm.com. The film festival, which runs from 3-17 November 2016 is celebrating this landmark year by presenting its programme at

1st November 2016

TRANSPORT

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Don’t Chance It – Check It! During Tyre Safety Month

Members of the public are being invited to have their car tyres checked as part of an event being held during Tyre Safety Month in Leeds. A pop-up tyre check event, run by Leeds City Council in partnership with Kwik Fit, will be taking place at Crown Point. Shopping Park from 11am until 2pm

1st November 2016

CULTURE

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Leeds Museums and Galleries object of the week- Temple Newsam certificate

From 1915-17, at the height of the First World War, many injured soldiers were nursed back to health in Temple Newsam House’s historic halls. Like other stately homes, the beautiful mansion was used as a convalescent hospital, where nurses would help those injured on the front lines to rest and recuperate. In 1919, Following

1st November 2016

NEWS

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Council’s response to ‘tent city’ protest

Councillor Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council’s executive member for communities said: “We’ve been clear that no one has to sleep rough in Leeds as there is accommodation and support available and our priority remains providing vulnerable people with the help they need. “We’d prefer the group to disband voluntarily, however, they clearly wish to

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