An innovative grants scheme has helped cultural organisations in Leeds generate more than £56m for the local economy in just one year, new figures have revealed. The Arts@Leeds project, run by Leeds City Council, gives arts organisations across the city financial support to create exciting events and activities in venues and communities. Now…
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They were the formidable Leeds campaigners whose courage and determination helped women across the country finally win their long fight for the right to vote. Now a century later, one of their home city’s biggest cultural celebrations is looking to shed new light on the stories of stalwart Suffragettes Leonora Cohen and Mary Gawthorpe.…
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A popular festival showcasing a wide range of fantastic activities and events in libraries across the city is set to return later this week. Since making its debut in 2015, ‘Library Fest’ has proved to be a bit hit with people of all ages in Leeds, and will once again open its doors to…
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