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Linton Bridge
31st August 2017
3 mins read

Linton Bridge set for reopening celebration this Saturday

Linton Bridge will officially reopen this weekend with a special community celebration event. The grade II-listed bridge over the River Wharfe between Linton and Collingham will be officially reopened at 12 noon on Saturday 2 September for the first time since it was closed as a result of significant damage to its foundations caused…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
29th August 2017
1 min read

Smoking rates in Leeds drop to new low

Smoking levels in Leeds have been cut by nearly half over the last twenty five years new figures show. The latest figures released show that since 2004 there are almost 59,000 fewer smokers in the city. Smoking prevalence for adults in 2004 was 30% and this rate has now dropped to 17.8%. This means…
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Leeds GCSE results
24th August 2017
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Leeds GCSE students celebrate this year’s exam results

Young people across Leeds are celebrating their GCSE results with initial indicators suggesting 2017 is another successful year for many pupils in the city. Around 7200 year 11 pupils in the city are receiving their results today (Thursday 24 August) and, although the full extent of the results for Leeds won’t be known until later…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival 2017
24th August 2017
1 min read

Carnival atmosphere as dazzling dancers join illuminated parade

Performers from Leeds West Indian Carnival will be part of a flamboyant parade of music, light and colour to kick off this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds celebrations. They will take their place amidst a sea of stunning LED umbrellas from artists Cirque Bijou, lanterns and stilt walkers from Handmade Parade and spectacular drummers…
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A Level Leeds
17th August 2017
1 min read

A Level success for Leeds students

Young people in Leeds are celebrating receiving their A-level results today. Over 2900 Leeds pupils received their grades today and should all be proud of their achievements. Leeds City Council is still collecting results from across the city, but early indicators from sixth forms and academies show an increase on last year for average…
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Light Night 2017
17th August 2017
2 mins read

Spectacular display set to throw new light on the story of Leeds

A dramatic new projection capturing the spirit, history and heritage of Leeds will illuminate one of the city’s most famous buildings when Light Night Leeds returns this October. Leeds Civic Hall will be the canvas for the breath-taking digital arts display entitled Out of the Aire, which has been created by Ross Ashton and…
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Leeds Secondary School
16th August 2017
1 min read

Applications now open for Leeds secondary school places

Parents across Leeds are being reminded to get their applications in for their child’s secondary school place for next September. Although it is only early in the summer holidays, families with children starting secondary school in September 2018 can already start applying for their child’s school place. Parents and carers are being encouraged to…
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Linton Bridge
14th August 2017
3 mins read

Linton Bridge reopening date revealed

Leeds City Council has confirmed the much-anticipated date Linton Bridge will reopen next month following the completion of an extensive repair project. The grade II-listed structure over the River Wharfe which connects the communities of Linton and Collingham will reopen to all users on Saturday 2 September for the first time since being closed…
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Leeds City Beach
11th August 2017
1 min read

Seaside fun returns as City Beach officially opens this weekend

The great outdoor atmosphere of a visit to the beach will be available right in the heart of the city centre from this Saturday when the annual ‘City Beach’ returns to Leeds. Now in its fifth year, Leeds own urban beach will once again transform Millennium Square into an oasis of fun by the…
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Leeds Festival Drug Testing
9th August 2017
1 min read

Statement on Leeds Festival Drug Testing

A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “Leeds City Council did not refuse to support drugs testing facilities being made available at this year’s Leeds Festival. “The idea was discussed with the Festival Republic by a group that advises on safety at public events, comprising the council, police and other partners such as third sector…
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Leeds CCTV
9th August 2017
1 min read

New parking enforcement measures to increase safety around schools

To increase safety around schools in time for the new school year, Leeds City Council is introducing new measures to tackle parking near schools and in bus stops around the city. Drivers are being reminded that it is illegal, and can be dangerous, to park on zig-zag lines near schools or pedestrian crossings and…
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World Breastfeeding Week
3rd August 2017
2 mins read

Leeds backs being breastfeeding friendly

Breastfeeding in Leeds is being given a thumbs up as council leaders endorse World Breastfeeding Week. Following on from Leeds being declared a breastfeeding friendly city, people and organisations are being urged to back the ‘Sustaining Breastfeeding Together’ campaign for the week and celebrate the work being done in Leeds to make it a…
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Kirkstall Abbey
3rd August 2017
2 mins read

New display piecing together abbey’s illustrious past

A collection of fascinating finds has been brought together in a new display reconstructing the colourful history of Kirkstall Abbey. Beautiful medieval tiles, which the abbey’s Cistercian monks strolled upon centuries ago, and a tiny tuning peg, which may have belonged to a visiting medieval minstrel, are among the archaeological discoveries being exhibited this…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd August 2017
1 min read

Arts funding set to bring city’s bright ideas to life

Imaginative arts organisations in Leeds will have the chance to bring more of their creative ideas to life through a dedicated funding scheme. The Leeds City Council-led Arts@Leeds project will officially launch this month, with the first in a series of events designed to give groups more information about how to apply for all-important…
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Inclusive Growth Strategy
27th July 2017
2 mins read

New strategy to help booming city grow

An innovative new growth strategy aimed at giving the whole of Leeds a chance to make the most of the city’s economic boom has been launched today. The consultation draft of the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy was recently approved by the city’s senior councillors, with businesses and stakeholders now being invited to have their…
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