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Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council’s five-million-pound plans to refurbish Morley Town Hall.

20th February 2026

NEWS

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£5m investment to transform Morley Town Hall moves another step forward

The £5 million refurbishment of Morley Town Hall has moved a step closer after the building was formally handed over to specialist contractors. The project, backed by Morley Town Deal and Leeds City Council — aims to transform the Grade I listed landmark into a focal point for community life, culture and events in

Story Explorers' Exhibition at Leeds Central Library ©BritishLibraryBoard, Photo by ©DavidLindsay

20th February 2026

WHAT'S ON

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Little Explorers Over the Moon as Spectacular Library Exhibition Launches Epic Storytelling Journey

Little explorers are being promised an out-of-this-world adventure as a spectacular new exhibition opens at Leeds Central Library, inviting families to travel from the far reaches of space to the depths of the ocean floor — all through the power of storytelling. Story Explorers, a free, immersive experience running from February 19 to May

20th February 2026

WHAT'S ON

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Little Bird Artisan Markets Brings Curated Spring Market to Harewood House

A Yorkshire artisan market organiser known for spotlighting small businesses and handpicked local talent is continuing to grow its calendar of events across the region. Little Bird Artisan Markets has built a reputation for carefully curated markets that bring together independent makers, sustainable fashion brands and homegrown creative businesses – offering shoppers an alternative

20th February 2026

HEALTH

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Leeds specialist GP practice rated Outstanding by Care Quality Commission

Bevan Community Benefit Society has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its specialist GP practice in Leeds. York Street Health Practice supports people facing some of the greatest barriers to healthcare. Following their latest inspection, the CQC has upgraded Bevan’s York Street Health Practice from Good to Outstanding.

Paul Mirfin is a contemporary oil painter with a unique background that significantly influences his art.

20th February 2026

LIFESTYLE

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Former railway conductor who painted for the King opens art gallery at Yorkshire station

A former railway conductor who was once commissioned to paint for the King Charles III has opened an art gallery at a Yorkshire station, bringing a new creative space to daily commuters and visitors. Paul Mirfin, who worked for Northern for more than two decades, has launched the gallery at Grade II-listed Knaresborough station.

February and March Are the Perfect Time to Kick-Start Your Vegetable Patch @BritishGardenCentres

20th February 2026

GARDENING

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Get Set to Sow: February and March Are the Perfect Time to Kick-Start Your Vegetable Patch

As winter starts to loosen its grip and the days slowly lengthen, February and March offer the ideal window to kick-start your vegetable patch. The soil may still be cold and the weather unpredictable, but those who get organised now are often the ones enjoying the earliest harvests — and a far more productive

20th February 2026

NEWS

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Council garden centre installs 600sqm of solar panels to cut energy use

More than 600 square metres of rooftop solar panels have been installed at a council-run plant nursery and garden centre in Leeds in a move expected to cut energy use by almost two-fifths. Leeds City Council said the new solar photovoltaic system at The Arium, in Whinmoor, is forecast to reduce the site’s energy

10th February 2026

CHARITY

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Unleash Your Inner Superhero to Support the Lord Mayor of Leeds Charity Appeal

Leeds residents are being invited to unleash their inner superhero and put their secret superpowers to good use as the Lord Mayor of Leeds Charity Appeal’s ‘Just One Day’ returns on Friday 13 February. Now in its ninth year, ‘Just One Day’ encourages people to give whatever time they can spare — whether that’s

Lesley McKenna, a former Halfpipe Olympian.

10th February 2026

SPORT

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Leeds Beckett researcher and Olympian Lesley McKenna tips ‘electric’ Winter Olympics Park and Pipe

Three-time Team GB Olympic snowboarder and Leeds Beckett University researcher Lesley McKenna says the Park and Pipe events at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are shaping up to be ‘electric’, with a fiercely competitive field expected. Her comments come as Team GB athletes step up preparations at the Olympic venues in Italy ahead of

10th February 2026

CHARITY

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Gildersome’s Muddy Boots Nurseries Raises £1,805 for Young Lives vs Cancer After Year of Community Fundraising

Muddy Boots Nurseries is building a strong reputation for early years childcare and education across its growing network of settings, placing nature-led learning, family involvement and community engagement at the centre of daily nursery life. With a focus on helping children learn through hands-on experiences, Muddy Boots encourages outdoor play and exploration as a

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has marked World Cancer Day with a new poem inspired by voices from Leeds and across Yorkshire.

10th February 2026

HEALTH

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Poet Laureate Simon Armitage writes World Cancer Day poem inspired by Leeds voices

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has marked World Cancer Day with a new poem inspired by voices from Leeds and across Yorkshire, spotlighting the people living with cancer alongside the researchers and supporters working to change outcomes. Commissioned by Yorkshire Cancer Research, the poem, entitled ‘The Campaign’ — reflects on a century of progress in

Kate Pankhurst at Leeds Storytelling Festival. Photo by Lian Furness.

10th February 2026

WHAT'S ON

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Leeds Storytelling Festival returns with new programme for National Year of Reading

Leeds Storytelling Festival is set to return with a fresh programme celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026, bringing a citywide mix of events designed especially for children and families. Running from Saturday 14 February to Sunday 8 March, the festival is delivered by Leeds Libraries in partnership with Wrongsemble and LIVEwire Poetry. Organisers

10th February 2026

CHARITY

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Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire Staff Raise Over £13,000 for Leeds Homelessness Charity in 2025

Staff at Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire have raised more than £13,000 during 2025 for a Leeds-based homelessness charity, helping to fund vital support for people rebuilding their lives. The company selected St George’s Crypt, on Great George Street, as its charity of the year for 2025. The donation will support the organisation’s Pathway service, which

10th February 2026

NEWS

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Elland Road Regeneration Blueprint Heads to Senior Councillors for Review

An ambitious vision to steer the redevelopment of land around Elland Road is set to be considered by senior councillors, as Leeds City Council looks at updated planning guidance for one of the city’s most significant growth opportunities. Members of the council’s executive board are due to be updated on the proposed final draft

Marie Procter, 57, has been a foster carer with Leeds City Council for the past 35 years.

10th February 2026

NEWS

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Long-serving foster carer urges more people to open their hearts and homes

One of Leeds’ longest-serving foster carers, who has helped more than 100 children get a better start in life, is urging others to consider opening their hearts and homes. Marie Procter, 57, has fostered with Leeds City Council for 35 years and says she cannot imagine doing anything else. Her appeal comes as the

Louise Lockhart Garden Collage Screen Print 2025

10th February 2026

WHAT'S ON

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park Presents ‘Cake Crumbs and Lemonade’, a Major Louise Lockhart Showcase

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is presenting ‘Cake Crumbs and Lemonade’, the largest solo exhibition to date by acclaimed illustrator and designer Louise Lockhart, best known for her much-loved brand The Printed Peanut. Celebrated for her joyful, folk-inspired style and sharp eye for the details of everyday life, Lockhart’s work brings colour, warmth and a gentle

10th February 2026

NEWS

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Five-year plan aims to steer Leeds Market into the 2030s

Senior councillors are due to consider a new five-year strategy for Leeds Kirkgate Market designed to guide the landmark venue through the 2030s and beyond. The proposals, set to be discussed at a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board, follow the market’s previous 2021–2026 strategy, which the council says has delivered strong results.

10th February 2026

MONEY

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Leeds City Council Reveals Final 2026/27 Budget Plans to Strengthen Everyday Services

Leeds City Council has published its final budget proposals for 2026/27, outlining plans to safeguard and enhance the essential everyday services residents depend on, while continuing to invest in care and support for vulnerable people. Budget papers confirm a significant uplift in government funding for Leeds for a second consecutive year, with resources set

30th January 2026

BOOKS

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Local Author Raises £20,000 for Leeds Mind from Haworth Car Park Fundraiser

A Haworth car park has become the unlikely base for a fundraising drive that has raised more than £20,000 for Leeds Mind, led by local author Edward Evans. Visitors parking in the village have been offered free parking with the purchase of Edward’s novel, ‘The Foundry Man’s Apprentice‘ — a simple idea that has

An artist's impression of a mass transit system in Leeds

30th January 2026

TRANSPORT

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Businesses and Residents Urged to Shape Benefits of Proposed Mass Transit

People, businesses and developers across Leeds and West Yorkshire are being invited to have their say on how the region’s proposed Mass Transit system can best support economic growth, regeneration and new housing. All five West Yorkshire local authorities have launched a consultation on plans to create a more co-ordinated approach to land use,

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