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Leeds, Leeds Star
29th August 2017
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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 West Indian Carnival
25th August 2017
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Plan your journey ahead of landmark carnival celebration

Motorists in Leeds are being urged to plan ahead as the city prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leeds West Indian Carnival. This Monday’s carnival will feature a spectacular parade including dazzling costumes, Caribbean music, stalls, fun fair rides and world cuisine. With humble beginnings in 1967 as an antidote to the yearning…
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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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Lord Mayor West Indies cricket
24th August 2017
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Lord Mayor welcomes West Indies cricket team to Leeds

The Lord Mayor of Leeds has hosted a special civic reception in honour of the touring West Indies cricket team. The team were special guests of the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Jane Dowson at Leeds Civic Hall this week. This was ahead of the Second Investec Test match against England at Headingley, which…
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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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Childcare
23rd August 2017
2 mins read

Only one week left to claim 30 hours childcare from September

Leeds parents are being warned they could miss out on the 30 hours early education entitlement from September if they do not apply for a voucher code by the end of this month. All three and four year olds are currently eligible for 15 hours Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) for 38 weeks of…
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Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee
23rd August 2017
2 mins read

2023 case study- The Brownlee brothers

They’re the Leeds Olympic heroes who’ve made history on some of the biggest sporting stages in the world. Now Leeds’s triathlete brothers Jonny and Ali Brownlee are helping their home city to lead the pack in the race to become European Capital of Culture in 2023. The Brownlees, who took a stunning first and…
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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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Corinne Bailey Rae
16th August 2017
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2023 case study- Corinne Bailey Rae

As a two-time Grammy Award winner who’s sold out arenas worldwide, Corinne Bailey Rae has already helped Leeds go global. Now, fresh off a show-stopping home city performance on Millennium Square, the multi-platinum artist has pledged her support for the city’s bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2023. With October’s submission deadline…
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Abbey House Museum
16th August 2017
1 min read

Object of the week- Lord Mayor’s penny

Ninety years ago, the Lord Mayor of Leeds and his wife became the first people to walk through doors of Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall. Paying a penny each to enter, Hugh Lupton, who held the office in 1927, and the Lady Mayoress were the guest of honour at the museum’s official opening. The…
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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
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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
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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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