Hunslet

NikNak
27th April 2025
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Innovative Performance Set to Reimagine Graphic Novel Classic

Leeds is set to host an innovative performance that blends the powerful storytelling of graphic novels with orchestral music and electronic soundscapes. The groundbreaking event, scheduled to premiere at Testbed in Hunslet, will offer audiences a fresh and immersive take on Octavia Butler’s acclaimed graphic novel adaptation, ‘Parable of the Sower’. The performance, titled…
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Revive Leeds
26th September 2024
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Revive Celebrates Grand Opening of Third Reuse Shop in Hunslet

Nearly 14 years after opening its initial reuse shop in Seacroft, Revive celebrated the launch of its latest retail outlet in Hunslet this week. The new store offers a wide range of items, including quality furniture, electrical goods, clothing, music, and books, all at significantly reduced prices. This initiative supports the community by providing…
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Housing Leeds
26th September 2024
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Public Feedback Sought on Potential Licensing for Private Rental Housing in Leeds

Residents of Leeds are invited to participate in discussions regarding a proposed new licensing system for privately rented housing. Initiated by Leeds City Council, this follows the introduction of ‘Selective Licensing’ in Beeston and Harehills in 2020, which was aimed at improving the quality of rental homes and addressing social and health disparities within…
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8th December 2023
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New cycling and pedestrian improvements for Crown Point Road

Works to improve walking and cycling connections over the River Aire have completed, marking a significant milestone for cycling improvements in Leeds City Centre. The Crown Point Bridge Gateway scheme adds over 1km of protected cycle track over the bridge, Crown Point Road and Black Bull Street and aims to boost connectivity to the…
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Family children tree
27th January 2023
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First community trees planted for Armley Gyratory highways scheme

Work has started to plant the first of over 600 trees in the local community as part the Armley Gyratory highways scheme. A total of 21 fruit trees were planted in Brickfield Park, next to the Lady Pit Lane allotments by volunteers, councillors and organised by Leeds City Council’s parks and countryside rangers. This…
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Youth Justice Service colleagues Leanne Smith and Claire Duguid meeting HRH The Princess Royal
29th September 2019
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Right royal occasion for Leeds youth service

Staff in Leeds, who work to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people, welcomed a Royal visitor. Organised by Butler Trust, a charity which recognises, celebrates, develops and disseminates outstanding work and best practice across UK prisons, probation and youth justice services, HRH The Princess Royal visited Leeds Youth Justice Service in…
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Private William Boynton Butler
8th August 2017
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Paving stone unveiled in honour of First World War hero in Hunslet

A unique tribute has been unveiled this week to a First World War soldier from Hunslet who was awarded a Victoria Cross (VC) for his outstanding courage under fire. As part of a special service, family members of Private William Boynton Butler were joined by city representatives including the Lord Mayor Councillor Jane Dowson and…
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