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ITU World Triathlon Leeds
19th September 2017
3 mins read

ITU World Triathlon Leeds confirmed as host of 2018 British Championships

British Triathlon has confirmed the ITU World Triathlon Leeds will host the 2018 British Age-Group Standard Distance Triathlon Championships. The announcement supports the events standing as the most prestigious triathlon in the country, hosting the UK leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series for the world’s elite and now offering Britain’s finest age-group triathletes…
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Yorkshire in Bloom
18th September 2017
2 mins read

Leeds hits the heights in Yorkshire in Bloom awards

Leeds has once again wowed judges in a prestigious regional green competition. As part of a special ceremony held this month, In-Bloom groups representing communities from across the city were recognised for their tremendous green fingered efforts at the Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. It was also a day of celebration for Leeds as a…
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Leeds Credit Union
15th September 2017
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Flagship ‘Your Loan Shop’ brings affordable lending to the heart of Leeds

People in Leeds can now access ethical financial services right in the heart of the city centre, with the opening of Leeds Credit Union’s flagship ‘Your Loan Shop’ in the Merrion Centre next week. As well as opening its first ‘Your Loan Shop’ Leeds Credit Union is celebrating saving the local community approximately £47 million*…
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Light Night 2017
15th September 2017
3 mins read

Culture under the spotlight as top Euro artists come to Leeds

Exciting European artists will be lighting up Leeds with a series of captivating creations when Light Night returns to the city this October. Taking place just a few weeks before the city officially submits its ambitious bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2023, the astonishing arts spectacular will see Leeds host illuminated…
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Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme
12th September 2017
1 min read

Major upgrades proposed for three key Leeds junctions

Plans to improve three key road junctions in Leeds to tackle congestion and improve connectivity and air quality are to be discussed by senior councillors next week. Initial proposals to improve the three junctions at the A647/A6120 Dawsons Corner, the A660/A658 Dyneley Arms and Fink Hill/A6120 Outer Ring Road will be considered in principle…
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Transport for Leeds
12th September 2017
1 min read

Comment on ‘Transport for Leeds – Supertram, NGT and Beyond’ scrutiny inquiry draft report

The Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake has made the following comment in response to a draft report published today by the council’s infrastructure and investment scrutiny board following an inquiry into the city’s transport position and the Supertram and NGT (New Generation Transport) projects. Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake…
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James Wilson
12th September 2017
1 min read

Former X Factor star to attend special Breeze event in Pudsey

A former X Factor finalist will be in attendance at a special Breeze event held this week. James Wilson, who famously touched the hearts of millions with his battle to overcome nerves on the hit TV show last year, will be entertaining young people at Pudsey Leisure Centre on the evening of Friday, September…
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Improvements and major road projects M621
7th September 2017
2 mins read

Find out more about plans to improve the M621 in Leeds

People in Leeds are being given the chance to find out more about plans to upgrade the M621 between junction 1 and 7. The planned Highways England improvements will provide additional capacity and improve journey times and safety while supporting economic growth in the region. The options being explored to improve this busy commuter…
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Leeds Town Hall Organ
7th September 2017
2 mins read

Music of the mind set to light up magnificent Leeds Town Hall organ

Standing a towering 50 feet high and weighing more than 70 tonnes, it’s usually an instrument for only the most accomplished of musical maestros. But visitors to this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to compose a unique cerebral symphony on Leeds Town Hall’s magnificent 160-year-old organ using only the…
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Leeds Climate Commission
7th September 2017
4 mins read

Pioneering new Climate Commission could see cities save millions of pounds a year

A pioneering Climate Commission is being launched in Leeds this week to encourage investment in low-carbon, climate-resilient developments and therefore save cities millions of pounds as well as countering climate change. The commission will be launched on Thursday (September 7) by former Environment Secretary and current chair of the UK Committee on Climate Change,…
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Victorian classroom
6th September 2017
1 min read

Museum opens up top class heritage attraction

Museum-goers are in for a history lesson with a difference this weekend as they head back to school in an authentic Victorian classroom. The atmospheric attraction at Leeds Industrial Museum will be open to the public this Sunday as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme, when entry to the museum will also be…
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Linton Bridge Leeds
4th September 2017
1 min read

Images from Linton Bridge reopening celebration

A selection of images from the reopening of Linton Bridge in Leeds on Saturday following the completion of a major repair project to restore the bridge to use for the first time since December 27 2015 when it was damaged by flooding caused by the impact of Storm Eva. Linton Bridge carries the minor…
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Light Night Leeds
1st September 2017
2 mins read

Bright ideas to keep little ones busy on Light Night

Intrepid youngsters can battle space aliens, dance at a silent disco and discover a hidden forest as they explore the city centre during this year’s fantastic Light Night Leeds. The annual arts spectacular is set to include more events to fire the imaginations of younger visitors than ever before, with family friendly activities including drop in…
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