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Councillor Helen Hayden and Councillor Salma Arif
30th August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds City Council Advances Community Football with New Championship-Level Pitches

Construction has begun on two new community football pitches, demonstrating Leeds City Council’s ongoing dedication to enhancing local sports facilities. These full-size grass pitches are being developed on council-owned land at Whinmoor Grange in East Leeds, near the Arium horticultural nursery on Thorner Lane. Built to meet Sport England standards, the pitches will feature
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Otley footbridge new footway visualisation
30th August 2024
3 mins read

Leeds City Council to Construct New Footbridge in Otley Following Public Safety Concerns and Reported Defects

After detecting defects in July 2023, Leeds City Council has decided to replace the Otley footbridge. Following public reports, the council conducted an urgent investigation to assess the need for repairs. Specialist contractors examined the underside of the existing footway and discovered additional hidden defects. The findings revealed that the problems were more extensive
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
23rd August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds Parks Issue BBQ Reminder to Protect Wildlife Ahead of Bank Holiday

As the bank holiday approaches, visitors to Leeds parks are being reminded that barbecues are strictly prohibited to help protect the parks and their wildlife. While picnics are encouraged, Leeds City Council is stressing that barbecues and any other forms of open flames are banned in all parks and greenspaces across the city. Barbecues
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Little Bird Artisan Market
23rd August 2024
1 min read

Little Bird Returns to Leeds for a Bank Holiday Celebration

Little Bird are excited to return to Leeds this Bank Holiday weekend after the success of their artisan markets in the city. The outdoor Artisan Market saw traders set up in City Square next to Thor’s Tipi & Briggate in the heart of Leeds which attracted large crowds. With shoppers flocking to Leeds City
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CHEC Hospitals and Health Care
23rd August 2024
2 mins read

CHEC completes fit out of new Leeds Community Hospital

CHEC, one of the UK’s leading providers of community healthcare, has completed the fit out of its new community ophthalmology hospital in Leeds. Due to open in the upcoming months, the hospital will help reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice by providing access to ophthalmology services to local residents. CHEC Leeds will
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Lucy & Yak
23rd August 2024
2 mins read

Lucy & Yak Continues Expansion with First Outlet in Castleford

Socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle brand, Lucy & Yak is pleased to announce the opening of its first outlet in Junction 32. Located near Castleford in Yorkshire, Junction 32 is a discounted shopping outlet home to over 90 stores featuring a wide array of fashion, homeware, and lifestyle brands. Known for its iconic prints
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Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results
23rd August 2024
1 min read

Leeds Students Celebrate GCSE Success Across the City

Young people across Leeds are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results. More than 9,400 Year 11 students in the city are opening their results, which, like last week’s A-levels, are expected to be comparable to those from summer 2023 on a national level. This year, marking and grading returned to the usual standards, with
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National Express
23rd August 2024
1 min read

National Express Ready for Busy Bank Holiday Travel Surge

National Express is gearing up for a bumper bank holiday with thousands of people booked to travel by coach over the long weekend. Advanced bookings show the August bank holiday is set to be the coach operator’s most popular weekend of the year with Friday being the busiest day for travel. To meet demand
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The Model 2016
16th August 2024
1 min read

‘The Model’: Ambition and Despair in the Paris Fashion Scene

‘The Model’ is a 2016 psychological drama that delves into the darker facets of the fashion industry, directed by Danish filmmaker Mads Matthiesen. The film follows the story of Emma, a young and aspiring Danish model who dreams of making it big in the Paris fashion scene. Played by Maria Palm, a real-life model
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Some of the 100 family homes built as part of a housing development in Middleton
16th August 2024
4 mins read

Leeds Sets National Example with Housebuilding Success

Recent data has highlighted significant progress in Leeds’ efforts to develop the quality housing that its residents need and deserve. Over the past year, ending in March, the city constructed 4,441 homes — its highest output since the early 1980s and 35% above the local target for the year. Of these, more than 650
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Councillor James Lewis and Councillor Jess Lennox
16th August 2024
2 mins read

Leeds Celebrates Grand Opening of Community-Focused Housing Scheme for Seniors

Middleton’s Gascoigne House, a highly commended extra care housing scheme, has reached a significant milestone, greatly enhancing the lives of older residents in Leeds. Since opening its doors in October of the previous year, it has provided seniors with the chance to live independently, offering essential on-site support as needed. All 60 apartments at
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Emerge
16th August 2024
2 mins read

Clarion Futures Grants £5,500 to Support Free Summer Activities for Children

Clarion Futures, the philanthropic arm of Clarion Housing Group, which manages thousands of homes throughout Yorkshire, has allocated £5,500 to fund two local initiatives providing complimentary summer activities for children and youth. Clarion Futures, the charitable arm of Clarion Housing Group, which oversees numerous homes across Yorkshire, has distributed £5,500 to two local initiatives
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Students in Leeds are receiving their A-level and post-16 results
16th August 2024
1 min read

Young individuals in Leeds are in high spirits as they celebrate their recent achievements in A-levels and other post-16 examinations

Leeds Youth Celebrate A-Level and Post-16 Results. Today, young people in Leeds are celebrating as they receive their A-Level and other post-16 exam results. Students throughout the city are discovering their performance outcomes, with this year’s national results expected to align closely with those from summer 2023. This year, marking and grading resumed normal
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Leeds Forum
16th August 2024
1 min read

Leeds and Bradford Set to Co-Host Major Anglo-French Conference in December

This December, Leeds and Bradford City Councils are set to co-host the UK-France Local Government Forum, a significant event that brings together local government leaders from both the United Kingdom and France. The forum offers a platform for sub-national leaders to exchange ideas and discuss topics of mutual interest. This year’s forum will specifically
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