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Leeds 'Let’s Do More' Basketball
25th October 2024
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Vertu Jaguar Land Rover Leeds Supports Local Youth Basketball with Donation for New Kits

Founded in 2019, Leeds ‘Let’s Do More’ Basketball is dedicated to expanding basketball access for young people in some of Leeds’ most underserved communities. It has quickly become one of the region’s premier basketball providers, conducting weekly sessions for hundreds of players and leveraging sports to motivate and elevate participants. Under the banner: ‘To…
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Little Bird Artisan Markets Leeds
25th October 2024
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Little Bird Artisan Markets Ending October in the Heart of Leeds

Little Bird Made are excited to be returning to Leeds Briggate on Sunday 27 October bringing with them a wide range of Yorkshire artisans and their products. The outdoor Artisan Market will see traders set up in Briggate in the heart of Leeds which attracts large crowds of visitors each month. There will be…
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Yorkshire & Humberside Family Business Awards 2024
25th October 2024
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Finalists Named for the 2024 Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards

The finalists for the third annual Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards have been announced, ending the anticipation. Applications came from every part of the Yorkshire and Humberside region for the awards ceremony set for Friday, November 22nd. Among the numerous entries, 40 outstanding businesses and individuals have been selected as finalists. The Yorkshire…
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West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service staff with one of their service vehicles
25th October 2024
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New Short Film Urges Leeds Community to Address School Gate Parking Hazards

School pupils throughout Leeds are urging parents, carers, and the broader community to reconsider their travel practices during school runs, aided by a compelling new short film. Produced by Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, the film showcases dashcam footage from the cockpit of a fire engine as it maneuvers…
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Leeds Heroes of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games
11th October 2024
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Leeds Celebrates 2024 Olympians and Paralympians with Grand Civic Reception

Leeds celebrated its local Heroes of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics with a special civic reception. The event, aimed at recognizing the remarkable achievements of competitors from Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area on the international sports stage in Paris, was held in the banqueting suite of Leeds Civic Hall. The reception saw…
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Picture of design for new Leeds Children's Hospital
11th October 2024
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Council Leaders Rally for Immediate Approval and Acceleration of New Leeds Hospital Plans Ahead of Budget Announcement

Council leaders are poised to express their strong and unyielding endorsement for a proposed new hospital in Leeds, urging the Government to fast-track approval and expedite the process ahead of the forthcoming budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer this October. Next week, a critical report will be presented to the Executive Board…
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EmpowerHer- Digital Confidence Leeds
11th October 2024
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Leeds Media Centre Hosts Event to Boost Digital Skills Among West Yorkshire BME Women

Leeds Media Centre recently hosted an engaging in-person event aimed at empowering underrepresented ethnic minority women in West Yorkshire to enhance their digital skills. The event, part of the Leeds Digital Festival 2024, was organized by West Yorkshire Ethnic Minority Women in Tech, in collaboration with Unity Enterprise, the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA),…
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Marsh Award for Volunteers in Museum Learning
11th October 2024
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Young Enthusiasts Win Top Award for Bridging Smeaton’s Engineering Legacy with Modern Design

A group of enthusiastic young historians, inspired by the renowned Leeds-born engineer John Smeaton, have been honored with a prestigious award. Dubbed The Young Smeatonians, these students have successfully connected historical engineering feats with contemporary innovations by exploring how pioneers like Smeaton have influenced modern toy designs, such as Lego and Meccano. Their dedication…
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Leeds Town Hall Impressions
4th October 2024
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Exciting Plans to Transform Leeds Town Hall into a Premier Concert and Event Venue

Music enthusiasts and concertgoers have received an exciting preview of the transformative designs set to revitalize the concert and event spaces at the historic Leeds Town Hall. Newly released artist impressions showcase the forthcoming enhancements, including a revamped entrance, box office, and bar, which aim to rejuvenate the iconic Victorian landmark once renovations are…
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Leeds Ice Cube at Christmas
4th October 2024
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Experience a Winter Wonderland: Ice Cube Brings Festive Magic Back to Leeds City Centre This Christmas

Prepare for a captivating winter adventure as the cherished Ice Cube at Christmas makes its return, bringing festive joy to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street starting November 22. Ideal for celebrating the holiday season, this event offers an array of attractions suitable for all ages, including the popular outdoor ice rink, delightful…
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Red Violin festival Leeds
4th October 2024
2 mins read

Join Leeds Conservatoire and the Red Violin Festival for a Free Musical Extravaganza

Leeds Conservatoire and the Red Violin Festival are excited to offer a unique, free musical event in Leeds, welcoming violinists of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced player, you’re invited to participate. On Saturday, 19 October, a flashmob of one hundred violinists, featuring the internationally acclaimed classical…
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A new sculpture garden, drawing inspiration from the historic river Beck and the renowned Burmantofts pottery, will soon be unveiled on Whitelock Street in Leeds
4th October 2024
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New Sculpture Garden on Whitelock Street Honors Leeds’ Hidden Waterways and the Legacy of Burmantofts Pottery

New Sculpture Garden to Be Unveiled in Leeds, Celebrating Historic Waterways and Burmantofts Pottery. A new sculpture garden, drawing inspiration from the historic river Beck and the renowned Burmantofts pottery, will soon be unveiled on Whitelock Street in Leeds. This unique installation pays tribute to the lost streams and becks that once flowed through…
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Safe and sustainable travel mascot, Arlo the Owl, guiding pupils from Ireland Wood primary school across the School Street
4th October 2024
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Leeds Introduces Two New School Streets to Enhance Safety and Sustainability for Over 200 Students on School Journeys

Over 200 students in Leeds are now enjoying safer, healthier, and more enjoyable journeys to school thanks to the latest additions to the city’s School Streets scheme. The School Streets initiative transforms the roads outside school gates into pedestrian and cyclist zones during key times such as morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups, thereby reducing…
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Revive Leeds
26th September 2024
2 mins read

Revive Celebrates Grand Opening of Third Reuse Shop in Hunslet

Nearly 14 years after opening its initial reuse shop in Seacroft, Revive celebrated the launch of its latest retail outlet in Hunslet this week. The new store offers a wide range of items, including quality furniture, electrical goods, clothing, music, and books, all at significantly reduced prices. This initiative supports the community by providing…
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