Headingley

Headingley will host five nail-biting showdowns during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup
26th September 2025
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Leeds Scores Cricket Coup as City Secures Spot on Global Sporting Stage

City prepares to showcase its sporting prowess by hosting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next year. After successfully hosting England’s thrilling Test victory against India earlier this week, Headingley Stadium is set to shine once again on cricket’s global stage when it welcomes the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026. The renowned venue…
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CHSF SuperHero
30th August 2024
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Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund Superhero Walk 2024: A Call to Heroes

Leeds is set to host the vibrant and inspiring Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) Superhero Walk in 2024. This annual event invites families and supporters to don their superhero capes and join in a fun-filled day to support children undergoing heart surgeries and their families. The 2024 Superhero Walk is scheduled to take place…
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A layout from Narrow Gauge North 2024
1st March 2024
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Model railway exhibition steams into Yorkshire

A popular model railway exhibition, Narrow Gauge North 2024, will be pulling into Pudsey. This much-loved event will take place at Pudsey Civic Hall on Saturday 9 March between 10.30am and 4.30pm with organisers hoping to beat last year’s numbers and attract more than 400 visitors. Set up in 1994 by Ron Redman, a…
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CaringFolk
19th May 2023
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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…
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Melvyn Sumroy and Pam Boyd receiving their awards from the High Sheriff of West Yorkshire
17th February 2023
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Leeds hospice volunteers recognised with prestigious High Sheriff award

Three Leeds locals who have volunteered at Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice for a combined 48 years have been recognised for their work in supporting people receiving palliative care. Pam Boyd, 76, Melvyn Sumroy, 80, and Ann Miller, 73, who have each volunteered for more than 15 years, have been honoured with a special Certificate…
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Residents in Leeds with postal votes for the Headingley Neighbourhood Plan referendum taking place this month are being encouraged to return their completed voting pack as soon as possible to avoid it being caught up in planned Royal Mail strike action.
11th November 2022
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Headingley postal voters urged to return planning referendum votes promptly due to expected Royal Mail strike action

Headingley Neighbourhood Plan referendum taking place on Thursday 24 November. Residents in Leeds with postal votes for the Headingley Neighbourhood Plan referendum taking place this month are being encouraged to return their completed voting pack as soon as possible to avoid it being caught up in planned Royal Mail strike action. Postal voting packs…
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Plan Ahead Leeds
24th June 2022
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Plan ahead for a busy weekend in Leeds

Leeds City Council is encouraging people travelling into Leeds this weekend to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys. The city is hosting several major events this weekend including the England Women’s Football international friendly at Elland Road, the Cricket test match at Headingley, and concerts at the First Direct Arena and at…
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Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour
22nd October 2021
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Council, universities and police strengthen community relations partnership

A stronger partnership to build better community relations and address community concerns in inner north west Leeds has been confirmed this week. The partnership, made possible through funding from Leeds Beckett University and the University of Leeds, will offer a new, dedicated community service for the Headingley, Hyde Park and Little Woodhouse areas. It…
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Zero Waste Leeds
15th October 2021
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New bins launched across Leeds to boost recycling ‘on-the-go’

New recycling ‘on-the-go’ bins are being launched in selected district centres across Leeds this month, building on the success of the 2018 ground-breaking city centre provision encouraging recycling of common food and drink packaging consumed out of home. The eye-catching bright orange and yellow bins will soon be able to be found in 6…
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
19th November 2019
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Consultation begins for new SEND places in Leeds

Consultation has started in Leeds on plans for a new special free school for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The number of children and young people with SEND living in Leeds has increased over the past decade, leading to an increase in demand for specialist provision. To make…
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Leeds World Car Free Day
15th September 2019
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Roads closed for World Car Free Day 2019

Roads in Otley, Headingley and Beeston Hill are to be closed to traffic on 22 September as part of celebrations for World Car Free Day. Leeds will join cities from across the world including London and Paris taking part in this year’s World Car Free Day next weekend to raise awareness of the environmental…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
7th April 2017
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Executive board to discuss proposal for private investor to fund redevelopment of Headingley Carnegie Stadium

A report providing further details on an agreement brokered by Leeds City Council with a private financial services organisation to fund the redevelopment of Headingley Carnegie Stadium is to be considered later this month by senior councillors. Submitted to Leeds City Council’s executive board on 19 April 2017, member will have the chance to approve a proposal, which in seeing…
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