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13th October 2023

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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

29th September 2023

CHARITY

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Third annual Halloween fundraising Toddle hopes to raise thousands to help make hospital brighter for young patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital

Leeds Hospitals Charity are excited to announce the return of their Halloween Children’s Toddle. Since the Toddle launched in 2021 it has been a huge fundraising success, with over £60,000 raised for Leeds Children’s Hospital. The third annual Toddle will take place on Saturday 28th October at Roundhay Park in Leeds. This year, the

22nd September 2023

CHARITY

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Yorkshire bedmaker supports children and families in need with monthly mattress donations

Family-owned Yorkshire bedmaker Harrison Spinks has partnered with Leeds-based charity, Zarach, to supply 20 custom-made mattresses each month to support children and families in poverty in local and surrounding areas. The luxury bedmaker, also based in Leeds, is continuing its work with the charity after donating a number of responsibly made mattresses in 2022,

Image Credit- Lucy Fiona Morrison Artist

22nd September 2023

WHAT'S ON

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APS Gallery presents The Open: Bowls of Fruit

The bowl of fruit has been a source of inspiration from the 16th and 17th century. Offering artists a way to hone their skills (especially painting and drawing) with objects that remain still and don’t move, it’s a traditional subject that is frequently taught and allows for experimentation. This exhibition celebrates paintings and sculptures

22nd September 2023

BUSINESS

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New network launched to support businesses to drive forward inclusive growth

Leeds City Council has launched a new network to support large businesses across Leeds to drive forward positive social outcomes and contribute to the delivery of inclusive growth across the city. Building on the success of the Leeds Anchor Network, the council is launching Leeds Business Anchors. An initiative to bring together large businesses

22nd September 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Dream a wonderful dream of Leeds as Light Night returns

Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival and returns on 12th and 13th October 2023. The streets of Leeds will transform into a dazzling dream world next month when the exciting spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns. The two-night cultural event will be back on October 12 and 13,

22nd September 2023

CHILD FRIENDLY LEEDS

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Children are encouraged to travel more actively to school as Leeds adds three more School Streets just in time for World Car Free Day

Three more schools in Leeds will benefit from having a School Street this September, joining 12 other schools who have had them since 2020. Blenheim Primary School, Birchfield Primary School and Bramhope Primary School have introduced School Streets as part of the new phase of the Leeds School Streets programme. School Streets make roads

22nd September 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Leeds Digital Careers Fair to take centre stage this September

Hosted by Leeds City Council, the free event will take place on 26 September, seeing businesses and learning providers from across the region showcasing opportunities to people who want to learn more about their next steps to a career in the digital sector. With over 50 organisations expected to attend, including this year’s sponsors,

15th September 2023

CHARITY

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Leeds Bear Hunt Parade, Farewell Weekend and Auction

Wave goodbye on the streets of Leeds as the bears Parade their way down in a magnificent spectacle for their last glimpse of the city. The parade will start on Briggate at 5 pm and the bears will march one by one, walking alongside everyone who helped put the event together as well as

15th September 2023

OUR CITY

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Leeds Civic Hall room re-named in honour of Honorary Alderman Bernard Atha CBE

A room in Leeds’s iconic Civic Hall has been renamed in honour of the legendary politician, actor, and public servant, Honorary Alderman Bernard Atha CBE. In a ceremony, on Friday 1 September, attended by members of Mr. Atha’s family and other distinguished guests, the Civic Hall’s Committee Room 1 was renamed the Bernard Atha

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