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Leeds Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics
11th April 2018
5 mins read

Top names announced for summer orchestral extravaganza

Dance music legends Robin S, Utah Saints and Alison Limerick have been confirmed as the headline special guests for the return of The Symphonic Sounds of Back to Basics featuring the Orchestra of Opera North on Millennium Square, Leeds on Friday 27 July. This year’s collaboration between Dave Beer’s trailblazing Leeds club and Yorkshire’s
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Beer at Temple Newsam
11th April 2018
1 min read

Object of the week- Puzzle jug

A puzzling pub peculiarity, this dainty-looking jug was once a popular way for landlords to keep their punters entertained. Known as a puzzle jug, the ceramic receptacle is a fine example of a type that was a regular feature in homes and taverns in the 18th and 19th centuries. This particular jug was made
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Chippendale and gin
10th April 2018
2 mins read

Museum-goers set for a gin-credible history lesson, by George!

A delicious taste of the elegance, opulence and extravagance of life in Georgian Britain will be served up to museum-goers in Leeds. The rise of London gin shops and traditional Georgian jellies will be among the topics covered during a fascinating talk at Leeds City Museum, currently home to a stunning collection of furniture
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Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)
9th April 2018
1 min read

New name for Leeds Safeguarding Children Board

The board responsible for overseeing the city’s safeguarding measures for children and young people in Leeds has a new name from this week. Following a national review of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LSCBs) and the resulting change in legislation the statutory responsibilities for safeguarding in Leeds will now be collectively held by Leeds City
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Lizzie-Deignan-Tour-de-Yorkshire
5th April 2018
3 mins read

Tour de Yorkshire – the four week countdown begins

With just four weeks to go until the Tour de Yorkshire comes to Leeds, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the highly anticipated race. The fourth edition of the men’s race has been expanded from three to four stages and will take place between 3-6 May 2018. The women’s
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Strafford's Royal Flying Corp Squadron
4th April 2018
2 mins read

Young curators pay tribute to city’s own flying aces

They were the daredevil Yorkshire pilots who courageously took to the skies during the historic air battles of the First World War. Now the heroic exploits of local RAF servicemen are being celebrated in a new museum display put together by two young history enthusiasts. Joe Enright, 18, and Callum Clarke, 19, both members
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Harrison Clock
4th April 2018
1 min read

Object of the week- The Harrison clock

At first glance, this long case clock may look like nothing more than a rather ornate antique timepiece. But delve a little further into the history of John Harrison’s creation and you’ll find it helped to solve a mystery that had baffled scientists and seafarers for centuries. The 18th century Precision-pendulum Clock No 2,
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Easter Leeds Star
1st April 2018
1 min read

Easter Holiday: “We wish you a Happy Easter”

Easter is one of the most important and popular Christian holidays observed in the modern Christian churches. It is celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, three days after he was tortured to death. Easter falls on the last day of the lent season. Lent season is a long period of celebrations that
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Leeds-Clean-Air-Zone
23rd March 2018
2 mins read

£1.8m funding for initial air quality work welcomed by Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council has welcomed today’s announcement by Defra (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) of funding of £1.8m to help the city lay the groundwork for achieving its air quality targets. This money is designed for investment in projects that will prepare the city for tackling its air quality issues. One key
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TdY trophy tour - Cllr Blake - Leeds Urban Bike Park
23rd March 2018
2 mins read

The Tour de Yorkshire trophies have come to town!

Schoolchildren in Leeds were given the chance to see the famous Tour de Yorkshire trophies today as the leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Judith Blake, welcomed them to the city as part of Welcome to Yorkshire’s trophy tour. Each year in the lead up to the race, both the men’s and women’s trophies
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East Leeds
23rd March 2018
1 min read

New fire safety measures agreed for east Leeds high rise blocks

New sprinkler systems are to be retrofitted to 21 Leeds City Council-owned residential high-rise blocks in east Leeds after an opportunity arose to bring forward the planned programme of works. Significant work is already due to take place at the 21 blocks in the Burmantofts area as part of the District Heating Network scheme,
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Leeds City Council
23rd March 2018
1 min read

Council throws down the challenge to get Leeds recycling

Leeds City Council is challenging the city to recycle more, with almost a third of the average general waste bin still made up of materials that can be recycled. Items like paper, glass, plastic and metal can all be recycled, but are still appearing in the general waste bin. As part of a citywide
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Leeds Kirkgate Market
23rd March 2018
2 mins read

Hop down to Kirkgate Market this Easter for fun activities for all

Children and adults alike will all be well catered for this Easter at Leeds Kirkgate Market with a basket-load of fun and interesting activities planned. An inspiration for family meals, gift ideas, a night market and fun activities for the kids are all on offer at Leeds Kirkgate Market this Easter. The Easter holidays
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Leeds Civic Hall
23rd March 2018
1 min read

Snow is no barrier for Civic Enterprise staff

Supporting vulnerable service users is part of the day to day business for many services at Leeds City Council and staff who work for Civic Enterprise Leeds did not let the recent snow days stop them from playing their part. The Meals on Wheels service reached and supported all 352 clients who required a
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Specialist Autism Services
23rd March 2018
1 min read

New programme to boost number of people with autism accessing city-wide apprenticeships introduced

An innovative project aiming to increase the number of people with autism accessing apprenticeships and jobs in Leeds is now open to applications. Working closely with the charity Specialist Autism Services, the new programme will offer participants a combination of meaningful work experience, employability sessions and a package of guidance and support to assist
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Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
23rd March 2018
1 min read

Consultation launched on more school places for North Leeds

A consultation to expand a primary school in north Leeds has begun today. Moor Allerton Hall Primary school in north Leeds currently has a reception intake of 60 pupils or 2 forms of entry (with 30 pupils to a class). Proposals brought forward by Leeds City Council are to permanently expand the school to
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