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Leeds, Leeds Star
14th September 2017
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Hit exhibition enters its final two weeks on display

More than 60,000 people have visited a moving exhibition paying tribute to the inspirational women of Leeds who helped keep the country moving through the First World War. Women, Work and War has been running at Leeds Industrial Museum for more than a year, and will finally close its doors on September 24. As…
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Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme
12th September 2017
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Major upgrades proposed for three key Leeds junctions

Plans to improve three key road junctions in Leeds to tackle congestion and improve connectivity and air quality are to be discussed by senior councillors next week. Initial proposals to improve the three junctions at the A647/A6120 Dawsons Corner, the A660/A658 Dyneley Arms and Fink Hill/A6120 Outer Ring Road will be considered in principle…
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Transport for Leeds
12th September 2017
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Comment on ‘Transport for Leeds – Supertram, NGT and Beyond’ scrutiny inquiry draft report

The Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake has made the following comment in response to a draft report published today by the council’s infrastructure and investment scrutiny board following an inquiry into the city’s transport position and the Supertram and NGT (New Generation Transport) projects. Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake…
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James Wilson
12th September 2017
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Former X Factor star to attend special Breeze event in Pudsey

A former X Factor finalist will be in attendance at a special Breeze event held this week. James Wilson, who famously touched the hearts of millions with his battle to overcome nerves on the hit TV show last year, will be entertaining young people at Pudsey Leisure Centre on the evening of Friday, September…
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Improvements and major road projects M621
7th September 2017
2 mins read

Find out more about plans to improve the M621 in Leeds

People in Leeds are being given the chance to find out more about plans to upgrade the M621 between junction 1 and 7. The planned Highways England improvements will provide additional capacity and improve journey times and safety while supporting economic growth in the region. The options being explored to improve this busy commuter…
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Leeds Town Hall Organ
7th September 2017
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Music of the mind set to light up magnificent Leeds Town Hall organ

Standing a towering 50 feet high and weighing more than 70 tonnes, it’s usually an instrument for only the most accomplished of musical maestros. But visitors to this year’s incredible Light Night Leeds will get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to compose a unique cerebral symphony on Leeds Town Hall’s magnificent 160-year-old organ using only the…
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Leeds Climate Commission
7th September 2017
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Pioneering new Climate Commission could see cities save millions of pounds a year

A pioneering Climate Commission is being launched in Leeds this week to encourage investment in low-carbon, climate-resilient developments and therefore save cities millions of pounds as well as countering climate change. The commission will be launched on Thursday (September 7) by former Environment Secretary and current chair of the UK Committee on Climate Change,…
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Victorian classroom
6th September 2017
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Museum opens up top class heritage attraction

Museum-goers are in for a history lesson with a difference this weekend as they head back to school in an authentic Victorian classroom. The atmospheric attraction at Leeds Industrial Museum will be open to the public this Sunday as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme, when entry to the museum will also be…
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The Kaiser Chiefs
6th September 2017
2 mins read

2023 case study- The Kaiser Chiefs

The ambitious bid to make their home city European Capital of Culture in 2023 has struck a chord with Leeds rockers The Kaiser Chiefs. The chart-topping band, who started out playing gigs in the city’s local pubs, have gone on to sell millions of records, and sell out venues worldwide. Now the Kaisers have…
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Linton Bridge Leeds
4th September 2017
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Images from Linton Bridge reopening celebration

A selection of images from the reopening of Linton Bridge in Leeds on Saturday following the completion of a major repair project to restore the bridge to use for the first time since December 27 2015 when it was damaged by flooding caused by the impact of Storm Eva. Linton Bridge carries the minor…
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Light Night Leeds
1st September 2017
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Bright ideas to keep little ones busy on Light Night

Intrepid youngsters can battle space aliens, dance at a silent disco and discover a hidden forest as they explore the city centre during this year’s fantastic Light Night Leeds. The annual arts spectacular is set to include more events to fire the imaginations of younger visitors than ever before, with family friendly activities including drop in…
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Linton Bridge
31st August 2017
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Linton Bridge set for reopening celebration this Saturday

Linton Bridge will officially reopen this weekend with a special community celebration event. The grade II-listed bridge over the River Wharfe between Linton and Collingham will be officially reopened at 12 noon on Saturday 2 September for the first time since it was closed as a result of significant damage to its foundations caused…
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Leeds Children's Hospital
29th August 2017
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Join the Leeds Children’s Hospital community

This year’s Charity Rugby Match and Family Fun Day organised by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Estates Team is going to be held on Sunday 1st October at Stanningley Rugby Club. The event last year raised over £2500 but this year they are hoping that, with your help, they can get over the…
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