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Leeds Baby Bank
1st July 2025
2 mins read

Leeds Baby Bank Launches Urgent Appeal to Open Doors to New Centre

Leeds Baby Bank is a vital community charity dedicated to supporting families with young children across Leeds who are experiencing poverty. Operating on a referral-only basis, Leeds Baby Bank collaborates with professionals such as midwives, health visitors, and social workers to provide families with children aged 0–5 years the essentials they need. These essentials…
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Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice volunteers are celebrated
7th June 2025
1 min read

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice celebrates dedicated volunteers during National Volunteers’ Week

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, situated in the heart of Headingley, Leeds, is a cornerstone of compassionate care for individuals facing life-limiting conditions. Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice recently celebrated National Volunteers’ Week by hosting a special event to thank the dedicated individuals who generously give their time to support the hospice’s essential services. Volunteers from…
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Medical Breakthroughs
7th June 2025
3 mins read

Leeds Podcast Shares the Human Stories Behind Groundbreaking Medical Research

Medical Breakthroughs: The Research Journey is a compelling new podcast from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), shining a light on the powerful, often emotional stories behind some of the UK’s most significant medical advances. Launching on Wednesday 11 June 2025, the series explores how research transforms lives — told through the voices of…
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Mali Hâf
7th June 2025
1 min read

Former Leeds Student Secures Glastonbury Slot

A singer-songwriter who studied in Leeds has earned a coveted performance slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival after impressing in the prestigious Emerging Talent Competition. The annual contest, which is free to enter, draws thousands of online submissions from across the UK. These are carefully reviewed by an expert panel, with just eight artists…
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Ellie Tolan
7th June 2025
2 mins read

Rothwell Mum Brings Families Together Through New Intergenerational French Classes

As new research highlights a growing trend of grandparents supporting their grandchildren’s extracurricular pursuits, one Rothwell mum is creating a unique space for families to bond through language. Ellie Tolan, a Rothwell local with French heritage and a deep love for cultural exchange, has launched a series of intergenerational French classes aimed at parents,…
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Lord Mayor of Leeds
23rd May 2025
2 mins read

Councillor Dan Cohen Appointed 131st Lord Mayor of Leeds

Councillor Dan Cohen has been officially appointed as the new Lord Mayor of Leeds during Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting. Succeeding Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, Councillor Dan Cohen becomes the 131st individual to hold the prestigious role. Accompanying him throughout his mayoral year will be his wife, Mrs. Elayna Cohen, who will serve…
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Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington with sports broadcaster and event co-host Tanya Arnold.
23rd May 2025
2 mins read

Champion Spirit Shines at 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

Hosted at the Carriageworks Theatre and organised by Sport Leeds in partnership with Leeds City Council, the 2025 ceremony honoured the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and sporting contributors from across the city. From grassroots to elite levels, the event celebrated individuals of all ages and abilities, with nearly 20 awards presented to…
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Leeds Dortmund Square
23rd May 2025
2 mins read

Leeds Celebrates German Ties with Visit to Dortmund Square

German dignitaries visiting Leeds for UKREiiF took time to visit Dortmund Square this week, highlighting the city’s ongoing commitment to its twinning relationship with Dortmund in North Rhine-Westphalia. The German Honorary Consul, Regina Rosenthal, and Christian Klose, Investor Support Manager at the Economic Development Agency Dortmund, were welcomed to the city centre site by…
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Wildlife World
23rd May 2025
4 mins read

Free and Low-Cost Things to Do in Leeds

Looking for fun on a budget this May half term? From playful gnome hunts to hands-on heritage festivals, we’ve rounded up some of the best free and low-cost family activities happening across Leeds. Gnomes Galore at Abbey House Museum The gnomes have gone rogue! These cheeky characters have escaped and are now hiding throughout…
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Tropical World Leeds
23rd May 2025
1 min read

Tropical World Welcomes Two Surprise Meerkat Babies

Last month, eleven-year-old meerkat Soya Bean gave birth to two pups, much to the excitement of keepers at the Leeds zoo attraction. The babies, born on 21 April, have already begun venturing out, with proud mum Soya Bean eager to introduce them to the world – far earlier than expected. A familiar face at…
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Mockingbird Hub Anniversary
23rd May 2025
3 mins read

Foster Carers Celebrate 10 Years of Lifeline Support in Leeds

A Leeds foster carer has praised the ‘invaluable’ support offered by a pioneering peer network, as the city marks 10 years of the transformative Mockingbird fostering model. Launched in Leeds in 2015, the Mockingbird hub model connects foster families with a dedicated and experienced ‘hub home carer’ who offers practical advice, emotional support, and…
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Royal Visit - 15 May Bradford Live_©Tom Arber
16th May 2025
3 mins read

Bradford Live Gets The Royal Seal Of Approval

His Majesty King Charles and Her Majesty Queen Camilla recently visited Bradford’s newest entertainment venue, Bradford Live, to meet performers and creatives involved in Bradford 2025 and to celebrate the region’s designation as UK City of Culture. Their Majesties were greeted on arrival by a special performance from eight musicians of Paraorchestra, a pioneering…
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Charlotte and Matthew Harrison, who tied the knot in Temple Newsam House’s stunning Picture Gallery.
16th May 2025
3 mins read

Historic Love Story Comes Full Circle as Couple Marries in Temple Newsam House’s Picture Gallery

When Charlotte and Matthew Harrison exchanged their vows in the magnificent Picture Gallery of Temple Newsam House, they became part of a romance that spanned more than a century. Their historic wedding marked the first marriage ceremony held in the strikingly beautiful gallery in over 100 years. The Picture Gallery, initially designed centuries ago…
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Spire Harrogate Clinic
16th May 2025
1 min read

Spire Clinic Invests £3.5m to Expand MRI Diagnostic Capabilities

Spire Harrogate Clinic has invested £3.5 million in cutting-edge diagnostic technology, significantly expanding access to MRI services for people in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. With capacity for up to 4,800 MRI appointments annually, the clinic now offers same-day appointments where available — enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses, earlier treatment planning, and greater peace…
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