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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Council offers temporary paid casual evening and weekend elections work

Leeds City Council has some vacancies for paid temporary casual work making home visits to help make sure people are registered to vote. The council’s electoral services section is looking for people to work as Electoral Registration Visiting Officers (ERVOs) on behalf of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). Forms known as Household Enquiry Forms…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Suite surprise to give 300th birthday party some flower power

A sumptuous suite of floral furniture will be displayed in all its glory for the first time in eight years ahead of a unique 300th birthday party. The colourful collection of chairs and sofas was supplied to Temple Newsam House in 1746, originally as the decorative border of a lavish “indoor garden” in the house’s…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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The Landscape at Temple Newsam

The story behind the landscape of the park and gardens at the Temple Newsam estate. Curator Emeritus James Lomax reveals how the grounds at this country house have changed over time and the influence of celebrity landscape designer Capability Brown. Capability’ Brown at Temple Newsam Factfile: – Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown made a plan for plan…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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GCSE students celebrate this year’s exam results

Young people across Leeds are celebrating their GCSE results with initial figures suggesting 2016 is another successful year for many pupils in the city. Around 7400 year 11 pupils in the city are receiving their results today (Thursday 25 August) and, although the full extent of the results for Leeds won’t be known until…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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New community hubs officially opened in Horsforth, Rothwell and Kippax

Three more community hubs have officially opened their doors in Leeds this month. As part of Leeds City Council’s vision to provide a range of important local services under one roof in areas across the city, residents living in Horsforth, Rothwell and Kippax now have the opportunity to discover the wealth of information and…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Little Neville Street revamp offers improved access to Leeds Station

Improved access to the new southern entrance of Leeds Station is now available following the completion of refurbishment work on Little Neville Street. Officially reopened today, Little Neville Street has undergone a £500,000 facelift by Leeds City Council with support from West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The result is a new public space and easy…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Statement from the Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake, regarding a homecoming event in city for Leeds Olympic and Paralympic athletes

A homecoming event to celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes is to be held in Leeds, the city council has announced. Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “We will be hosting a large homecoming event in Leeds to recognise the fantastic performances of both our Olympic and Paralympic…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Lord Mayor presents medals back to World War Two veteran

Serving medals of a decorated World War Two veteran, which were stolen in 2002 by thieves, have recently been replaced and presented back to their owner as part of a special civic ceremony this week. On hand to reunite Mr Fred Jackson with his cherished medals of service in many campaigns, was the Lord…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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A Level success for Leeds students

Early signs suggest young people in Leeds will be celebrating again today (18 August) after achieving top grades in their A-level and BTEC exams. Over 2700 Leeds pupils are receiving their results today and although the full extent of the results won’t be known until later in the year, early signs are that many…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Statement from Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake, regarding Brownlee brothers’ medal success in Olympic triathlon event

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “What more can be said about the amazing achievements of Alistair and Jonny, who again have enjoyed medal winning success in the Olympic triathlon event. “We are so proud and fortunate to have in Alistair and Jonny not just two unbelievable athletes, but also people…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Youngsters sought to plan prestigious awards

There is a ‘call out’ across the city for young people aged 11 – 19 years to join the team who will plan and present next year’s Child Friendly Leeds awards. The Child Friendly Leeds Awards recognises the young people, adults, places and organisations that are helping to make Leeds a fantastic city to…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Object of the week- Gothic Revival credenza

Newly arrived at Lotherton Hall, this beautiful hardwood credenza was expertly crafted by an esteemed Leeds cabinet maker more than 150 years ago. The superbly made cabinet was recently bequeathed to the estate by Selwyn Barker, a furniture collector who lived near Preston, and was made by Marsh and Jones of Leeds in around…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Share your memories of city’s historic flooding

Communities in Leeds are being asked to share their photos and memories of last year’s devastating Boxing Day floods for a new exhibition. Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills is calling on residents to help put the exhibition together, which will focus the impact of the floods as well as the community spirit the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
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Comment on Olympic gold medal success of Leeds rower Paul Bennett

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “Congratulations to Paul Bennett from Leeds for winning Olympic gold in the men’s eight rowing. Following on from being world champions for the last two years, it was fantastic to see Paul and his teammates prove again they are best in the world in the…
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