Child Friendly Leeds champions announced
The winners of the seventh Child Friendly Leeds awards have been announced in a star-studded ‘Space’ themed ceremony at Leeds City Varieties.
The awards, which are organised, planned and…
Plans for new specialist school in Headingley set to be approved by Leeds City…
A proposal to build a new specialist free school in Headingley is set to get official backing from senior councillors next week after a public consultation received strong support.
The new…
Residents urged to look after their hearts
Residents across Leeds are being targeted with a major new campaign to reduce coronary heart disease and stroke.
The initiative comes just months after stark warnings that our region has…
Support Hearts for Life and make a difference
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are once again hoping to see a red wave across our region on February 7st to help support babies and children living with congenital heart disease (CHD).…
Glide into the new decade as Ice Cube turns 20
The city will once again be getting its skates on when Leeds’s coolest wintertime attraction returns to Millennium Square to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Open until Sunday, February 23,…
Award-winning app tackling loneliness in Leeds wins funding from the European Space…
Careview, an award-winning app that tackles loneliness in Leeds by flagging social isolation hotspots, has secured funding from the European Space Agency to expand its use across the city.…
The north’s largest apprenticeship recruitment fair returns to Leeds for 2020
The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the north returns to the Leeds early next month. Taking place at the first direct arena from 4-8pm on Monday 3 February, the Leeds…
Spectacular salt patterns rediscover mansion’s rich history
Stunningly intricate patterns made using millions of grains of salt have transformed the great hall of Temple Newsam House for a new exhibition celebrating the mansion’s history.
Artist…
Research project recreates sound of museum’s famous mummy
An ancient Egyptian priest who spoke his final words more than 3,000 years ago has been given a new voice thanks to a ground-breaking research project.
The sound of Nesyamun, whose…
Boost for town centres as city-wide improvements begin
A start has been made to a major £5million programme of improvements to town centres and high streets across Leeds.
The work on buildings, public realm and highway improvements is part of…