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Norman Hunter
17th April 2020
2 mins read

Norman Hunter: Leeds United legend dies after contracting coronavirus

Leeds United great Norman Hunter has died in hospital aged 76 after contracting coronavirus. The tough-tackling centre-back, nicknamed ‘Bites Yer Legs’, was a key player in Leeds’ most successful era. He won two league titles during a 14-year first-team career at Elland Road, and was a non-playing member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad.…
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Leeds City Council
17th April 2020
3 mins read

Council releases update reports on crisis response in Leeds

Leeds City Council has today issued a series of reports updating on the work it is carrying out in response to the coronavirus crisis and initial planning already underway to help the city return to normal life. Following on from the update issued last week which can be seen at www.news.leeds.gov.uk, the council has now…
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Regent Street
17th April 2020
2 mins read

£31million Regent Street flyover rebuild scheme set for final go-ahead

Essential work is set to start next month to rebuild the Regent Street flyover in Leeds. Senior councillors are expected to formally approve the plans for the key bridge which carries traffic on the Inner Ring Road at the meeting of the executive board next week (Wednesday 22 April). That approval will allow detailed…
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NHS Leeds
17th April 2020
2 mins read

Local Leeds businesses brought together to supply much-needed equipment to Nightingale hospitals

Leeds City Council has helped bring two local businesses together to carry out vital work in helping supply the emergency NHS Nightingale hospitals. The council’s economic development team brought together Leeds-based Herida Healthcare and Perry Uniform who have combined their resources to manufacture and supply specialist mattresses and mattress covers to the new emergency…
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Happy Easter Leeds
10th April 2020
2 mins read

Easter Holiday: “We wish you a Happy Easter”

Easter is a Christian holiday and festival when people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. For those who celebrate the Holy Week, Easter is a day that symbolizes the renewal of the hope that we nurture in our daily lives. The meaning of Easter is Jesus Christ’s…
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Moda in Pelle
7th April 2020
1 min read

Moda in Pelle donates 600 pairs of shoes to thank hard-working Leeds nurses

Women’s footwear brand Moda in Pelle has donated 600 pairs of trainers worth £45,000 to the hard-working NHS heroes at Leeds St James’s University Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary. The customer favourite Balina trainer was gifted to nurses across the two hospitals to say thank you for the outstanding work they continue to do to…
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Leeds West Indian Carnival
5th April 2020
2 mins read

Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus COVID-19

The Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus COVID-19, organisers have confirmed. Press release issued by Leeds West Indian Carnival supported by Leeds City Council We are deeply saddened to announce that Leeds West Indian Carnival 2020 will not be taking place due to the coronavirus pandemic. This decision has…
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Coronavirus
5th April 2020
1 min read

Public urged to respect workers performing essential tasks across Leeds

Leeds City Council Leader calls on the public to support and respect the officers and contractors currently carrying out essential works across the city. Members of the public are being asked to support and respect the officers and contractors currently carrying out essential works across the city. This comes after reports earlier this week…
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Voluntary Action Leeds
24th March 2020
3 mins read

City unites to help those in need

Leeds City Council has joined forces with Voluntary Action Leeds and a network of other local charities to deliver care to anyone in need across the city. Following last week’s unprecedented announcements many people had already made the difficult decision to self-isolate. Monday’s Prime Ministerial announcement means now even more people will be restricted…
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Coronavirus
24th March 2020
13 mins read

When You’re On Your Own, We Are There With You. Stay Home Save Lives

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are known to infect both humans and animals, and in humans cause respiratory illness that range from common colds to much more serious infections. Covid-19 shares many of its symptoms with the flu or common cold, although there are certain symptoms common to flu and colds…
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Leeds City Council ASC Award
21st February 2020
1 min read

Leeds City Council wins national care award

Leeds City Council has won a national award for its work to improve the skills and leadership of people who work in the social care sector. The council scooped the ‘best employer support for registered managers’ award at a prestigious ceremony in London where it was presented with a Skills for Care Accolade trophy…
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Roland TB-03 Synthesiser (2016)
21st February 2020
1 min read

Estate takes visitors on a journey to Japan

A new exhibition will take visitors to Lotherton on a journey to Japan thanks to fascinating links forged decades ago by a Leeds diplomat and his family. Making Japan, which opens on March 1, will see the Aberford estate bridge a gap of more than 5,000 miles to explore three centuries of the island…
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Arts@Leeds
21st February 2020
2 mins read

Arts grants help give city’s economy multi-million pound boost

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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