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Leeds, Leeds Star
30th May 2017
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Leeds Backs World No Tobacco Day 2017

Health leaders in Leeds are backing international efforts to prioritise and accelerate tobacco control efforts on World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2017. The World Health Organisation is focussing on the links between tobacco and environmental problems and poverty. This means that for people in Leeds, lower smoking levels are not only saving…
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Battle of the Bands
30th May 2017
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City’s young rock stars set to battle it out at Kirkstall Abbey

Some of the city’s top up-and-coming acts will have another chance to rock out in the stunning grounds of Kirkstall Abbey this summer as the annual Battle of the Bands returns. Budding musicians from across Leeds will take over the youth stage at Kirkstall Festival for the third year in a row, vying for the…
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Leeds Wool Festival
30th May 2017
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Chance to grab a fleece of the action as Wool Fest returns to Armley

The wonderful world of wool will take centre stage as Leeds Industrial Museum hosts the spectacular Leeds Wool Festival this weekend. The event, now in its fourth year, is one of the attraction’s most popular annual showpieces and features a huge mix of stalls, workshops and activities. Taking place on June 3 from 10am until…
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Moor Allerton Hall
26th May 2017
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Leeds primary schools debating competition 2017

Pupils in years 5 and 6 from across Leeds primary schools put their debating skills to the test at a special competition at Leeds Civic Hall this week. The teams of three, which included at least one pupil who is in receipt of the pupil premium and one pupil working below age-related expectations, had some…
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Councillor Jane Dowson
26th May 2017
2 mins read

New city Lord Mayor takes office

Councillor Jane Dowson has become the city’s 124th Lord Mayor of Leeds after unanimous support from members of all parties at the council’s annual meeting this week. Born and bred in Leeds, Councillor Dowson still lives in the same house she was first brought home to as a newborn baby. She attended Pool Primary…
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Sorrell Leczkowski
24th May 2017
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Statement from leader of Leeds City Council on Sorrell Leczkowski, statement on behalf of Allerton High School

The following statement is from Allerton High School in Leeds, attended by 14-year-old Sorrell Leczkowski who was tragically killed in the Manchester Arena attack on Monday. Elaine Silson, headteacher at Allerton High School said: “We are all extremely shocked and saddened by the events in Manchester on Monday night. “Sorrell was a delightful member of the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd May 2017
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New child healthy weight plan for Leeds launched

A new plan to support Leeds families and their children achieve a healthy weight has been launched today. The Leeds Child Healthy Weight Plan was launched at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall today, Tuesday 23 May. As well as launching the new plan the event showcased Leeds successes whilst providing the opportunity…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
23rd May 2017
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Statement following Manchester concert explosion

Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council said: “On behalf of Leeds City Council and the city of Leeds I want to express our heartfelt sympathy and support for the people of Manchester. Manchester is a great Northern city with a rich heritage where people of all cultures and creeds live together successfully…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
18th May 2017
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Grand reward for tower block recyclers

Residents who live in high rise flats in east Leeds are being given an incentive to recycle more each month as part of a new competition. In order to boost recycling amongst residents who live in high rise flats, Leeds City Council has arranged a monthly competition ‘Green Up’ – with an opportunity to…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
15th May 2017
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Leeds business smoked out with shisha bar conviction

A Burmantofts business has been prosecuted by Leeds City Council for operating as a shisha bar allowing smoking in enclosed premises. The owner of Fabylon at 11A Cherry Row in Burmantofts, Mr Brwa Ahmed, was fined £440 and ordered to pay £1818 costs and a £40 victim surcharge after being found guilty at Leeds…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
15th May 2017
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Leeds skin piercer feels the pinch after failing to register services

A skin piercer has been successfully prosecuted by Leeds City Council for refusing to register his services. Mr John Powell (also known as Jonny Demonic Doll) was fined £220 and ordered to pay £1850 costs and a £30 victim surcharge after being found guilty at Leeds Magistrates Court on Friday 5 May of operating…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
15th May 2017
3 mins read

Millennium Square going Back to Basics for orchestral extravaganza

A new live music spectacular will see classic club dancefloor anthems reimagined and performed in a unique and contemporary way on Millennium Square this summer. Two contrasting Leeds-based musical institutions will come together for the first time at an event that will celebrate the full range of the city’s sensational musical offering. The soundtrack of…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
15th May 2017
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Ocean predator set to make waves as dinosaurs return to Leeds City Museum

For more than 140 million years, fearsome marine reptiles like Ichthyosaurus ruled the world’s oceans. Now incredibly well-preserved remains of the speedy, dolphin-like predators will be making a splash with the city’s pint-sized palaeontologists as dinosaurs return to Leeds City Museum this May half term. Last year’s debut event saw more than 11,000 people…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
12th May 2017
2 mins read

Sparkling silver service at Temple Newsam’s spectacular new display

A dazzling collection of silver centrepieces will be displayed together for the first time in a unique celebration of master silversmiths from the past 250 years. Temple Newsam House’s Showstoppers exhibition will see beautiful historic pieces from the house’s world-renowned collection on show alongside imaginative creations by two leading contemporary silversmiths. Launching this Saturday,…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
11th May 2017
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Have your say about where you cast your vote in Leeds

People in Leeds are being invited to have their say about where they cast their vote in their local area, along with giving their views on wider proposals for parish and town councils. Consultation opens today (Thursday 11 May) on the city’s joint polling district and community governance reviews. These will not affect the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
11th May 2017
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Big top tale set to light up museum’s history fayre

He was the trailblazing circus superstar whose daredevil exploits captivated audiences across the UK and even inspired a classic Beatles hit. And this weekend, visitors to Leeds City Museum can learn more about the thrilling story of big top pioneer Pablo Fanque during a fascinating free local history fayre. Performers Joe Williams and Deborah…
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