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Leeds, Leeds Star
18th January 2017
1 min read

Object of the week- Temple Newsam’s floral suite

A spectacularly colourful feature of Temple Newsam House’s beautiful picture gallery, this lavish floral suite is usually covered to protect it from the sun. The stunning collection of chairs and sofas was commissioned more than 300 years ago and supplied to Temple Newsam by James Pascall, a noted guilder, carver and frame maker. Each…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
17th January 2017
2 mins read

Lord Mayor to lead city Holocaust Memorial Day service

A city civic commemoration event marking Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Sunday 22 January at Leeds Town Hall from 2pm. Remembering those who were persecuted and died during the Holocaust and other genocides, the event hosted by the Lord Mayor Councillor Gerry Harper will also include a keynote speech by MP for…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
17th January 2017
1 min read

Yorkshire’s biggest apprenticeship fair returns to the arena for 2017

Over 120 national and regional employers will be heading to Leeds this March for the biggest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the Yorkshire and Humber region as it returns for 2017. The event will take place on Monday 6 March at the first direct Arena from 4-8pm, marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week. Supported…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
13th January 2017
1 min read

Leeds champions voice of people with motor neurone disease

Leeds Health and Wellbeing Board has agreed to adopt the motor neurone disease (MND) Charter to confirm their support of local people living with this terminal disease and their carers. MND is a fatal. The rapidly progressing disease can leave people locked in a failing body, unable to move, talk and eventually breathe. It…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
12th January 2017
1 min read

Parents urged to apply on time for primary places or risk missing out

Families with children who are due to start primary school in September 2017 are being reminded they have until 15 January to apply for their preferred schools. Previous years have shown that those who apply after the deadline have a 30% less chance of getting a preferred school place, which can be upsetting for…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
12th January 2017
1 min read

Object of the week- Lotherton pet cemetery

The beloved four-legged friends of some of Leeds’s most prominent aristocrats are immortalised in this historic pet cemetery. The dogs once lived a life of luxury as faithful companions to Sir Alvary and Lady Gascoigne, the last private owners of stunning Lotherton Hall in Aberford. Lady Gascoigne, a devoted dog lover, took her dogs…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
12th January 2017
1 min read

Statement regarding the injunction granted for Leeds City Council in relation to anti social driving of motor vehicles

Leeds City Council has been granted a five year injunction prohibiting anti social driving across the Leeds area at Leeds County Court today (Tuesday 10 January). Councillor Debra Coupar, executive board member with responsibility for communities said: “We are very pleased with the outcome of the hearing today, and hope this sends out a clear message…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
9th January 2017
1 min read

Grant scheme rediscovers Armley’s heritage

A historic Leeds building has been restored to its former glory thanks to an innovative heritage project. The former Mike’s Carpets building in Armley, now MC Carpets, has been rejuvenated as part of the Armley Townscape Heritage Initiative, a joint grant scheme between Leeds City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The well-known building,…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
6th January 2017
2 mins read

A compassionate Christmas for Leeds children in care

Child Friendly Leeds ambassadors pulled out all the stops this Christmas to give children who live in foster families across Leeds access to an exciting range of special festive treats and offers. With support from Leeds City Council, businesses and organisations across the city have organised Christmas parties, a cinema treat and discounted theatre…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
5th January 2017
1 min read

New Royal Navy submarine HMS Audacious officially tied with Leeds

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Gerry Harper was in attendance as a new member of the Royal Navy fleet was officially affiliated with the city. This follows a naming ceremony held at BAE Systems Maritime in Barrow-in-Furness that saw astute-class submarine ‘HMS Audacious’ unveiled in front of a small, select audience. Leeds’ links…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
4th January 2017
1 min read

Object of the week- Wheelchair artworks

Colourful new artwork has gone on display in Leeds aimed at challenging people’s perception of wheelchairs. The eye-catching creations at Leeds City Museum feature two wheelchairs decorated by Broomfield South Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Green Meadows Specialist School and West Oaks Specialist School students in association with Can Do Programme and artist Sally Barker.…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd December 2016
1 min read

We wish you a Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas! We wish you successes and victories, full understanding and respect from others. Christmas is a very sacred day. Have an unforgettable holiday Illuminated with all the lights Of the world and life’s delights! May Christmas spirit keep glowing And all the happiness get going. Be blessed with all…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd December 2016
2 mins read

Former Re-Making Leeds trainee earns top industry award

A former trainee on an innovative Leeds City Council heritage and construction skills programme has claimed a prestigious industry prize. After finishing second last year in the national finals of the Construction Industry Training Board’s Skillbuild Show while a participant on the council’s ‘Re-Making Leeds’ scheme, Ameha Shewaye Bantiwered, 39, has now gone one…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd December 2016
3 mins read

£150K upgrade to Wetherby gas distribution network starting early in new year

The north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £150,000 to upgrade the ageing metal gas distribution network in Westgate, Church Street and Bank Street, Wetherby. The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing 600m of existing metal gas mains with…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
21st December 2016
1 min read

Object of the week- Soldier’s Christmas letters home

A heart-breaking reminder of the human cost of war, these historic letters were written by a Leeds soldier serving on the front lines just before Christmas 100 years ago. Currently on display at Leeds City Museum, the letters were penned by Private Leonard Wragby, who sent them home from France in 1917, during the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
19th December 2016
2 mins read

Christmas bin collections all wrapped up

Hark! The refuse service sing – check the right day to put out your bin. That is the message from Leeds City Council as Christmas approaches. Bins will be collected as normal until and including Christmas Eve. Then between Monday 26 December and Sunday 8 January bins will be emptied either one or two…
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