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Oluwale Bridge
28th January 2022
2 mins read

New footbridge will commemorate poignant legacy of David Oluwale

Work has begun to create a footbridge across the River Aire which will commemorate the lasting legacy of a man who drowned after being racially harassed. David Oluwale, who had travelled to the UK from Nigeria, was tragically targeted because of his mental health, homelessness and race. He died in the river in 1969 in…
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Leeds Discovery Centre
21st January 2022
2 mins read

Putting 100-year-old penguin on ice is a happy feat for museum curators

A museum’s magnificent stuffed penguin will spend the next two weeks chilling out in a giant, state-of-the-art freezer as curators give damaging bugs and beetles the cold shoulder. The impressive emperor penguin has been put on ice at Leeds Discovery Centre after experts there detected potentially problematic pests which can destroy delicate taxidermy specimens. Over…
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Kirkstall Abbey Leeds
14th January 2022
1 min read

Chance to have your views on proposals for Kirkstall Abbey

People are being asked to have their views on proposals to introduce a new entrance charge for non-Leeds residents visiting Kirkstall Abbey. We would like to hear your views whether you live in Leeds or elsewhere. A six-week online public consultation has been launched, giving people across Leeds and beyond the opportunity to views what…
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Leeds Secondary School Place
7th January 2022
3 mins read

Last chance to apply for a primary school place for September 2022

Families are advised to use all five of their preferences to give their child the best chance of being allocated a place at a preferred school. Using less than five doesn’t increase the chances of being offered your first preference. The deadline to apply for a Leeds primary school place (reception) for September 2022 is…
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Leeds Discovery Centre
17th December 2021
1 min read

Museums team digs deep to win top award for archaeology project

An inspiring project giving young people in Leeds a chance to unearth the ancient secrets of the past in their classrooms has scooped a top National Archaeology Award. The Council for British Archaeology named Leeds Museums and Galleries’ Primary School Membership scheme the winner of the Archaeological Achievement Award for learning, training and skills. Thanks…
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Leeds Sport
17th December 2021
1 min read

Leeds sets its sights on hosting major events in the future

Highly renowned for delivering world class events, Leeds is looking to continue this success and reinforce its place on the global stage through bidding for future events such as the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Tour de France if it comes to the UK again in 2026. A report being presented to…
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Leeds Town Hall's magnificent Victoria Hall
26th November 2021
2 mins read

Key moment as historic Leeds Town Hall organ pipes down for major revamp

Expert engineers have literally been pulling out all the stops this week as work to secure the future of Leeds Town Hall’s historic organ finally started. The once-in-a-lifetime project, which technicians say is among the biggest the country has ever seen, will see the huge instrument carefully deconstructed and then rebuilt and reconfigured, 163…
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Ice Cube Leeds
12th November 2021
3 mins read

Skate expectations as Leeds gets ready for a cool Christmas

Skaters in Leeds will be taking to the ice this Christmas when Millennium Square hosts the city’s coolest attraction over the festive season. For the very first time, the hugely popular Ice Cube will be on the square in the lead up to Christmas along with a programme of seasonal family fun and a…
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Reading the Realness
12th November 2021
2 mins read

Gallery tunes in as artist takes on TV talk show format

An innovative new performance has brought art enthusiasts of all ages together to reinvent a series of TV talk show debates at Leeds Art Gallery. Harold Offeh’s new artwork Reading the Realness has seen members of the gallery’s Youth Collective working alongside older people from its regular Meet and Make sessions to take to…
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Leeds Anchors Network
5th November 2021
2 mins read

National funding to tackle health inequalities across Leeds

The Leeds Anchors Network has been awarded funding of £450,000 to reduce health inequalities across the most disadvantaged communities in Leeds. From September 2021, this funding will support new opportunities for a joined-up approach to economic and health issues, focusing on areas with the most need. A dedicated team will work to strengthen links…
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Leeds Remembrance Sunday
5th November 2021
1 min read

Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds

Members of all communities across Leeds are warmly invited to join the Lord Mayor on Victoria Gardens to mark Remembrance Sunday. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Asghar Khan, will lead the tributes to service men and women who have lost their lives in times of conflict on Remembrance Sunday. Held on Sunday 14 November,…
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Future Talent Leeds
5th November 2021
3 mins read

Second phase of Future Talent Leeds conversation begins

Leeds City Council has launched a citywide conversation to help identify the skills needed now and for the future of the city’s economy. The conversation aims to hear the thoughts of as many people as possible to help shape the Future Talent Plan for Leeds. Recognising the jobs, skills and business landscape in the…
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Leeds Secondary School Place
22nd October 2021
3 mins read

Deadline approaching to apply for a year 7 place for 2022

Families are advised to use all five of their preferences to give their child the best chance of being allocated a place at a preferred school. Using less than five doesn’t increase the chances of being offered your first preference.The deadline to apply for a secondary school place (year 7) for September 2022 is…
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Leeds Winter Favourites
22nd October 2021
2 mins read

Leeds set to host a Christmas like no other with the launch of city-wide Winter Favourites campaign

Leeds City Council and Visit Leeds, the destination management organisation for the city of Leeds, is gearing up to its biggest and most eagerly anticipated Christmas to date, with the launch of a festive programme of events, new installations and experiences happening across the city. Leeds Winter Favourites will inspire residents and visitors to…
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19cms Exhibition
22nd October 2021
2 mins read

Photography project captures life in Leeds during pandemic

The intimate stories of 12 people living and working in Leeds through the COVID-19 pandemic have been captured in a poignant new photography project. Through a series of compelling and thought-provoking images, the 19cms exhibition documents a unique chapter in the history of Leeds, exploring the human impact of the pandemic as the city…
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Innovation@Leeds
15th October 2021
2 mins read

Leeds City Council funding scheme aims to provide launchpad for next generation of business innovators

A Leeds City Council funding scheme is set to open the door to a bright business future for a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. The council launched its Innovation@Leeds scheme earlier this year when it invited grant applications from organisations that provide training, mentoring and other forms of support for people aiming to…
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