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2nd June 2023

NEWS

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New regional director for Northern in Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands

Kerry Peters has been appointed regional director for Northern in Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands. She takes up her new post at the end of the summer, when the current regional director, Tony Baxter, leaves to become operations director at Chiltern Railways. Kerry Peters, who was born in Lancashire and lives in Sherburn

2nd June 2023

HEALTH

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Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Check your Cheese

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK. Here in the UK, the 4th of June is National Cheese Day, a day dedicated to celebrating cheese. Cheese can form part of a healthy, balance diet as it is rich in protein and calcium which

Now and Then Image Credit- Clem Archibald, Artist

2nd June 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Leeds unseen talent showcases 6 decades of artwork in a major exhibition

An exhibition that celebrates the life work of the Artist Clement Archibald. We invite you to take a first look at Clem’s vibrant and bold paintings that span over 60 years. Clem is a skilled self-taught artist in his seventies who has lived in LS4 since arriving from St Kitts aged 8 years old.

2nd June 2023

NEWS

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Plan ahead Harewood Bridge four-week closure starting 26 July 2023 for essential maintenance

Harewood Bridge will close in both directions to all vehicles for four weeks on Wednesday 26 July to Thursday 24 August 2023, for essential maintenance. The historic Grade II* listed Harewood Bridge carries the A61 Leeds to Harrogate Road across the River Wharf at Harewood. The important crossing sees 17,000 vehicles use it each

26th May 2023

OUR CITY

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We would like to Congratulate to our new Lord Mayor of Leeds

Councillor Al Garthwaite has been announced as the new Lord Mayor of Leeds for the next year following the council’s annual general meeting. Taking over the role from Councillor Robert W Gettings MBE JP, Councillor Garthwaite becomes the 129th Lord Mayor of Leeds. Born into a military family that moved frequently, Councillor Garthwaite studied

26th May 2023

HOMES

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New council homes provide building block for thriving communities in Leeds

Dozens of new high-quality homes have been delivered for people in Leeds thanks to a pair of council housing schemes that are also making a hugely-positive difference to wider community life. A total of 69 homes have been built and handed over to tenants at two Leeds City Council developments, one in Seacroft and

Artist Sonia Boyce standing in room 5 at the British Pavilion, 2022, Image Cristiano Corte © British Council

26th May 2023

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

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Gallery going for gold with award-winning musical exhibition

Sonia Boyce OBE is an interdisciplinary artist and academic working across film, photography, print, sound and installation. The stage is set for Leeds Art Gallery to host an internationally acclaimed exhibition showcasing the unique talents of five Black female musicians. Sonia Boyce’s Feeling Her Way will open at the gallery on May 26 after

26th May 2023

NEWS

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Space technology piloted in Leeds finds ‘leaky’ homes to help cut emissions

A pioneering space technology has been deployed for the first time in the UK over Leeds, helping inform the city’s plans to make homes healthier, greener, and cheaper to live in. Earlier this spring, a specially equipped plane mounted with a sophisticated thermal imaging camera flew over Leeds. The unique flight captured data revealing

19th May 2023

MUSIC

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Millennium Square’s Summer Series returns to Leeds with an unmissable musical extravaganza

Famous names from the music world will have Millennium Square rocking this summer as the venue’s annual concert series returns with a blockbuster programme. The Summer Series will be making a welcome return from July 6 until August 5, 2023, promising an unforgettable experience with sixteen open-air gigs from world-renowned and emerging acts. Set

19th May 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Family Fun With Stormtroopers and Spiderman At New Dock Hall

Leeds Comic-Con is set to return to the Royal Armouries next month for a huge pop culture event. On Sunday 11th June The New Dock Hall at the Royal Armouries will transform into a pop culture with everything from Batman to Disney, from Star Wars to Pokemon turning it into a pop culture event

Tracey Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, with members of the Spencer Group team and students on work experience from Elliot Hudson College.

19th May 2023

NEWS

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White Rose Rail Station takes shape as Spencer Group delivers for partners

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group is making significant progress on the construction of a £26.5 million station in South Leeds. Situated between Morley and Cottingley, the White Rose Rail Station will be located on the main Trans-Pennine route to Manchester via Huddersfield. It will be a two-platform station providing improved access to the adjacent

19th May 2023

NEWS

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Mayor drives forward road safety in West Yorkshire

Work to improve the safety of road users in West Yorkshire has been bolstered thanks to funding from the region’s Mayor. As part of her commitment to drive forward road safety, since coming into office in 2021, West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has funded a number of initiatives to improve the safety of all

19th May 2023

CHARITY

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Staff from Leeds care company set to take to the skies for Sue Ryder

A group of kind-hearted colleagues from a Leeds home care provider are preparing to take on a thrilling charity zip-wire ride over Ilkley this July. The 16-strong team from Caring Folk, based in Pudsey, will be taking on the daredevil challenge to raise funds for national healthcare charity Sue Ryder, which runs Sue Ryder

12th May 2023

WHAT'S ON

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On your marks and get set for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Final preparations have begun for the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in partnership with Clarion – a ‘Plan Ahead’ will once again put the city firmly in the national and international sporting spotlight. ‘Plan Ahead’ – that’s the message to people in Leeds as the city gears up for one of its biggest ever

12th May 2023

CHARITY

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Determined cancer patient among thousands who will Run For Rob to raise money for a new MND centre in Rob’s name

This Sunday, over 12,000 runners from up and down the country will flock to Leeds to take on the city’s first marathon in over 20 years. The inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon was named in honour of Leeds Rhinos rugby legend and Motor Neurone Disease campaigner Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with the condition

12th May 2023

HEALTH

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Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip: Walking for Heart Health

Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK. May is National Walking Month, which encourages us to leave the car at home and find ways to incorporate more walking into our days. Walking a little each day can offer a great benefit to our

Professor Kate Dashper from Leeds Beckett University

12th May 2023

WHAT'S ON

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Fundraiser for horses and donkeys launches at Leeds Beckett University

Professor Kate Dashper from Leeds Beckett University is raising money for Brooke, a charity supporting horses and donkeys and their key role in our life. The fundraiser will run during Professor Dashper’s inaugural lecture exploring her research on multi-species equality in events, tourism, and leisure. In her inaugural professorial lecture, entitled ‘Straight from The

12th May 2023

BUSINESS

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Huge International Investment and Innovation Event Coming to Leeds

Investor Ladder, one of the UK’s largest equity investor networks, has announced its next annual investment and innovation festival ‘Climb23’ will take place in Leeds. Aimed primarily at tech businesses and designed to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and innovators from a variety of sectors, the festival will enable attendees to collaborate, explore

12th May 2023

MONEY

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No End In Sight For Leeds Residents’ Financial Woes

Leeds Credit Union is a not for profit credit union, offering its members access to savings, affordable loans and budgeting services. The results of a survey by financial services provider Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has revealed that 51% of its members believe the financial situation in their household has become worse or much worse

12th May 2023

TECH AND SCIENCE

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Leading British tech business ‘System C’ announces new office in Leeds City Centre

System C announces new office in Leeds City Centre, to support expansion of social care division. System C, one of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of software to the healthcare, social care and education sectors, has relocated its social care division from the outskirts of Leeds to Park Row House, a landmark Grade II

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