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27th October 2023

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Future Farmers of Yorkshire invites you to their first ever Harvest Dinner Dance

A fun evening is in store at Pavilions of Harrogate at the Great Yorkshire Showground where Future Farmers and the wider Yorkshire Agricultural Society community will be brought together in celebration. The dinner dance will be a fantastic opportunity to let your hair down at the end of the busy summer months with friends,

27th October 2023

GAMES

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Fly to the Stars in an exciting world in Starfield

Starfield is the first game to live up to the infinite vastness of space. As the gaming industry continues to push the boundaries of immersive and expansive gaming experiences, Bethesda’s upcoming title, Starfield, has captured the attention of gamers and science fiction enthusiasts alike. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Starfield,

20th October 2023

CHARITY

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We need your support now more than ever Leeds Baby Bank

Leeds Baby Bank work on a referral-only basis to provide vital support and urgent baby essentials for families in need. Leeds Baby Bank was set up in January 2017 by the Co-Founders who had a shared interest in supporting families in and around Leeds. Together with a passionate team of Trustees, volunteers and an

20th October 2023

HEALTH

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People have a misconception that working within a hospice can be very sad but it is quite the opposite

This Hospice Care Week team members from Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds have given a glimpse into their working lives as they share what makes working in palliative care so special. Angela Murphy has worked for the hospice for nearly 10 years. Starting off as a registered nurse she is now the practice

20th October 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Play it cool this Christmas as Ice Cube returns to Leeds City Centre

Ice Cube at Christmas returns this festive season to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street from Friday 24 November until Sunday 31 December 2023. The popular Ice Cube at Christmas will once again be bringing some winter magic to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street this festive season. Taking place from November

Recycle Week Lord Mayor Garthwaite with Declan Nortcliffe Operations Director at HW Martin with some commonly recycled items

20th October 2023

NEWS

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Young people across Leeds urged to get involved with the big recycling hunt

This recycle week, Leeds City Council and Recycle Now are launching a fun mission for primary school children with the arrival of the big recycling hunt. Recycle week is calling on children aged 5 to 11 in Leeds to take the lead in protecting our planet. With a week of fun activities, the campaign

Theater of Illumination Leeds Civic Hall

13th October 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Light switch sees cities swap stunning cultural creations

Dreams came true on the streets of Leeds last night as the stunning spectacle of Light Night returned. The first night of the annual arts spectacular saw a host of the city’s most recognisable buildings and spaces lit up with an array of beautiful illuminated artworks from across the world. Continuing tonight, the theme

A computer-generated image showing Leeds City Council's exciting vision for the market's blockshops area.

13th October 2023

NEWS

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Market is top of the shops as work continues on £10m renovation scheme

A multi-million pound renovation scheme is ushering in a bright and busy new era for the most historic part of Leeds Kirkgate Market. Work on the £10m refurbishment of the market’s 19th-century ‘Blockshops’ area got under way last year, with the first phase of the Leeds City Council scheme now complete. A total of

13th October 2023

NEWS

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Active Travel Fund £7.79m secured to improve and enable walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport journeys in Leeds

Five schemes in Leeds were successfully chosen from the Government’s £200million Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 pot and will be consulted on in due course. Leeds City Council has successfully been awarded funding for five schemes that will enable residents to choose more active and sustainable modes of travel and improve road safety for

13th October 2023

CHILD FRIENDLY LEEDS

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New Children’s Mayor of Leeds officially announced, following record turn out

On Friday 6 October, Mohammed Hussein, aged 10, from Ireland Wood Primary School was announced at the new children’s mayor of Leeds, by the Lord Mayor Councillor Al Garthwaite at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Mohammed Hussein will be the 20th children’s mayor, after spending much of the summer campaigning in an

13th October 2023

NEWS

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Leeds City Council considering range of significant new measures to meet ongoing budget challenge

Leeds City Council chiefs are having to consider a range of additional measures including significant staffing reductions, building closures and asset sales as the latest steps in the ongoing major budget challenge. At the meeting of the council’s executive board at the Leeds Civic Hall on Wednesday 18 October, a series of reports will

13th October 2023

HOMES

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Senior councillors set to agree demolition of six high-rise buildings

Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board are set to approve plans to rehouse residents and demolish six high rise buildings, across Leeds. The six tower blocks, initially constructed in the 1960’s, have exceeded their original design life, and would require significant investment for them to be brought up to an appropriate standard to

6th October 2023

CHARITY

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Duggleby group makes every move count with charitable pledge to Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Leading provider of professional home removal services, David Duggleby Movers and Storers, based in Scarborough, have pledged to donate £2 from every removal they complete throughout 2023 to the rapid emergency service charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a lifesaving rapid response charity, serving over five and a half million adults and

6th October 2023

CULTURE

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Antique photo find takes librarians on surprise of discovery

A classic case of not judging a book by its cover took librarians in Leeds on a fascinating photographic journey through a daring Antarctic rescue mission. During routine cataloguing in Leeds Central Library’s strongroom, special collections librarian Rhian Isaac found what appeared to be an unassuming family photo album tucked away on a shelf.

6th October 2023

HEALTH

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Major upgrade of telecare services in Leeds successfully completed

A major four-year project to upgrade equipment providing emergency telecare alarms and support to people in Leeds has now been completed. Leeds TeleCare Services run by Leeds City Council has invested £1.6million in successfully upgrading all its equipment from analogue to digital systems in a project which began in September 2019. The upgrade has

6th October 2023

TRANSPORT

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Response to government announcement to cancel HS2

High Speed 2 (HS2) is a non-departmental public body, wholly funded by the Secretary of State for Transport and sponsored by the Department for Transport. Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis said: “We are extremely disappointed about government’s decision to cancel HS2 and only cautiously welcome today’s announcements of investment in our

29th September 2023

CHARITY

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SuperHero Walk for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund in Leeds

Join CHSF at our annual Superhero Walk on Sunday 10th September. Because of super people like you, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund can raise money, fund life-saving projects and make a real difference to those living with congenital heart disease in our region. Nows the time to swoop into action, spread the word, collect sponsorship, and

29th September 2023

SPORT

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Woodhouse Moor to host Leeds’ First Recovery Park Run

Forward Leeds provides support for adults, young people and families needing help with alcohol and drug use in Leeds. Forward Leeds supports adults and young people to make healthy choices about alcohol and drugs. We reduce risk-taking behaviours through dedicated prevention, early intervention and tailored programmes. Our ultimate goal is to support people to

29th September 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Leeds Comic-Con Star Wars Unleashed a New Hope at New Dock Hall

On Sunday 15th October 2023, in a galaxy not so far away fans of Star Wars will be descending on New Dock Hall as Unleashed Events launch their latest comic-con with a Star Wars twist. Whether you are an originalist who thinks Star Wars begins and ends with the original trilogy or prefer

29th September 2023

BOOKS

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The Girl and the Goldcrest: New Middle Grade Book Immerses Children in the Magic of the Natural World

Novel the Girl and the Goldcrest is a captivating story that plunges youngsters into a fantastical world where animals have Guardians that protect them from extinction, and these Guardians can communicate with some humans. Believing the future of our natural world is in the hands of the next generation, this novel has been written

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