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31st October 2016

CULTURE

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Object of the week- Gothic Revival credenza

Newly arrived at Lotherton Hall, this beautiful hardwood credenza was expertly crafted by an esteemed Leeds cabinet maker more than 150 years ago. The superbly made cabinet was recently bequeathed to the estate by Selwyn Barker, a furniture collector who lived near Preston, and was made by Marsh and Jones of Leeds in around

31st October 2016

NEWS

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Share your memories of city’s historic flooding

Communities in Leeds are being asked to share their photos and memories of last year’s devastating Boxing Day floods for a new exhibition. Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills is calling on residents to help put the exhibition together, which will focus the impact of the floods as well as the community spirit the

31st October 2016

NEWS

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Public consultation begins on ambitious South Bank Leeds proposals to double the size of Leeds city centre

An online public consultation on ambitious proposals to regenerate the South Bank area of Leeds and effectively double the size of the city centre has started today. The consultation, which will run for three months until 15 November, asks for views on proposals to form a framework for future development of South Bank Leeds.

31st October 2016

SPORT

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Comment on Olympic gold medal success of Leeds rower Paul Bennett

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “Congratulations to Paul Bennett from Leeds for winning Olympic gold in the men’s eight rowing. Following on from being world champions for the last two years, it was fantastic to see Paul and his teammates prove again they are best in the world in the

31st October 2016

HEALTH

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First standardised packs to prevent smoking by children spotted in Leeds

The first cigarettes on sale in new, standardised packaging have been spotted in Leeds. New laws which came in to force in May gave manufacturers up to a year to switch to drab green packs, with bigger health warnings, designed to make smoking less appealing to children and young people. Although it was believed

31st October 2016

WHAT'S ON

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‘Amazing Animals’ to be celebrated at Home Farm

A superb collection of exotic animals and birds are all set to light up a popular Leeds farm next week. Featuring animals and birds from popular attractions and sites across the city, visitors can from Monday 15 August – Friday 19 August, enjoy a range of family fun themed activities and events under one

31st October 2016

JOBS

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Jobs fair set to arrive at The Point in White Rose Shopping Centre next week

A string of high-profile employers are set to be in attendance at a jobs fair held in a Leeds shopping centre next week. In what promises to be an event not to be missed for anyone who is currently seeking full or part time opportunities, a wide range of retailers will be featuring in

31st October 2016

SPORT

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Comment on Olympic gold medal success of City of Leeds divers Jack Laugher and Chris Mears

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “Massive congratulations to our City of Leeds divers Jack Laugher and Chris Mears for their stunning and historic Olympic gold medal success for Team GB tonight. They put in a fantastic performance and their wonderful achievement is testament to the superb diving facilities at the

31st October 2016

NEWS

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New park pops up in Leeds City Centre

An innovative new pop-up park has opened in the heart of Leeds city centre. The new temporary green space off Cookridge Street includes artificial grass, planters, benches and deckchairs and will be in place for four weeks. Launching today (Wednesday, Aug 10) the pop-up park will see the nearby street closed to traffic and is aimed at creating

31st October 2016

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Stunning “secret ceiling” discovered during Leeds Art Gallery renovations

Renovation work on Leeds Art Gallery has uncovered a spectacular roof space that has been hidden away for more than 40 years. Workers carrying out essential repairs on the 128-year-old building were removing a false ceiling in one of the upper galleries when they discovered the stunning arched glazed structure, which had been boxed

31st October 2016

WHAT'S ON

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Historic pet cemetery one of top ten things to discover at Lotherton Hall this summer

They were the pampered pooches that lived a life of luxury as faithful companions to one of the city’s wealthiest aristocratic couples. Now the historic graves which commemorate the beloved dogs of Lotherton Hall have been chosen as one of the top ten things to discover at the Aberford estate this summer. The pet cemetery, located

31st October 2016

HOMES

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Cheers to new council homes

Tenants will soon be able to raise a glass and toast their new council home, built on the site of a former pub. What was once home to the Squinting Cat in Swarcliffe has been transformed into 18 new apartments now known as The Plantation. The high-quality properties have been designed and built with

31st October 2016

WHAT'S ON

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Breeze on Tour is back

Breeze on Tour is back this August allowing thousands of young people to enjoy a host of exciting activities for free in parks across Leeds. The main events will take place at Roundhay Park on the 10th and 11th August and Cross Flatts Park on the 17th and 18th August between 12 noon and

31st October 2016

SPORT

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Leader of Leeds City Council wishes Team GB athletes luck at Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council said: “We’re incredibly proud that once again Leeds has such a strong presence at the Olympics, which will make the Games all the more exciting for us cheering on the athletes from home. “Competitors from Leeds have always been full of praise for the tremendous support

31st October 2016

CULTURE

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Hepworth sculpture on the move

Leeds Art Gallery has said a temporary farewell to a celebrated Yorkshire favourite. Dual Form by Barbara Hepworth has been transported the short distance to the University of Leeds while the gallery is closed for major roof repairs. The sculpture was bought from the artist by Leeds Art Fund back in 1967 and has

31st October 2016

NEWS

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New park pops up in Leeds City Centre

An innovative new pop-up park has opened in the heart of Leeds city centre. The new temporary green space off Cookridge Street includes artificial grass, planters, benches and deckchairs and will be in place for four weeks. Launching today (Wednesday, Aug 10) the pop-up park will see the nearby street closed to traffic and is aimed at creating

31st October 2016

NEWS

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City Beach and Olympic FanZone set to officially open in Leeds

Millennium Square’s popular City Beach will have a carnival atmosphere this year. The annual seaside-themed extravaganza will once again see the square transformed into a sandy beach at the heart of the city centre from Saturday, August 13. And to tie in with the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, this year’s event has been given a

31st October 2016

OUR CITY

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Statement from the leader of Leeds City Council on Victoria Gate opening date announcement

Following the announcement that the Victoria Gate development incorporating John Lewis will open on Thursday 20 October, the leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake said: “The opening of Victoria Gate and John Lewis represents another ground breaking moment in the development of our city centre. “It brings hundreds of jobs and training

31st October 2016

NEWS

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Bardsey pupils awarded for encouraging people to get on their bikes

Pupils from Bardsey Primary School have been presented with a special prize for coming top in this year’s Leeds City Council Bike Week competition. Budding journalists from schools across Leeds were invited to submit articles or blogs describing how their school promotes cycling and how they encourage pupils to cycle to school. The winning

31st October 2016

VIDEO

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Families encouraged to complete secondary school place applications

Parents across Leeds are being reminded to get their applications in for their child’s secondary school place for next September. Although it is only early in the summer holidays, families with children starting secondary school in September 2017 were able to start applying for their child’s school place from 1 August. Parents and carers

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