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International Day of Forests
26th March 2021
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More than 200,000 trees have been planted in Leeds over the past year

A tree-mendous total of 200,000 saplings have been planted in Leeds over the past year as part of Leeds City Council’s climate change ambition. To mark the International Day of Forests on Sunday 21st March, Leeds City Council is sharing its recent contribution towards the regional White Rose Forest. Launched last year, the Woodland Creation…
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AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds
26th March 2021
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AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds routes announced

For the first time all races at AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds will start and finish in Roundhay Park, with all routes reaching the same finish line outside the park’s Mansion House. With a packed weekend of action on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June, British Triathlon have released the confirmed routes for all…
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Candlelighters Charity
19th March 2021
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Candlelighters: Together we can fight children’s cancer

At Candlelighters we bring light and hope to every family affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire. We get involved in all sorts of different projects to help ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances. Candlelighters is a big family where everybody has an important role to play. Here are some of the people who…
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Judith Blake
5th March 2021
1 min read

Leeds City Council celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

Leeds City Council is encouraging people across the city to celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday (8 March) by getting involved with a range of free digital events. The council is holding its annual celebration over Zoom this year, which will be hosted for the eighth consecutive time by former leader of the council,…
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Salmon Fish Cakes
26th February 2021
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Hot-smoked salmon fish cakes

Salmon is a saltwater fish, but what makes it (almost) unique in the fish world is that it swims through estuaries and upstream to find freshwater where it can reproduce. Salmon is often known as the fish for people who don’t like fish due to its meaty texture and delicate flavour. Salmon features prominently…
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Song of the Female Textile Workers
26th February 2021
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Opera projects finds common threads between textile workers a world apart

A fascinating new partnership project has begun to weave together the histories of female textile workers in Leeds and Shanghai through the power of Chinese opera. To coincide with celebrations for Chinese New Year, the project has seen Leeds Industrial Museum team up with researchers at the University of Leeds to explore the commonalities…
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Levy Match Leeds
26th February 2021
1 min read

Plan of action to support apprentices who are affected by COVID-19 restrictions

Leeds City Council has pledged to offer support to local apprentices who may be struggling to complete their training due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary business closures and other restrictions imposed during lockdown have resulted in some apprentices not being able to finish their qualifications. Recognising the importance of apprenticeships, the…
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Leeds Mind
19th February 2021
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Leeds Mind launches £50K appeal to tackle the mental health emergency

Local mental health charity, Leeds Mind, has launched a fundraising appeal to help tackle the mental health emergency in and around Leeds, asking supporters and businesses to come together to raise £50,000. Before Covid-19, it was estimated that 1 in 4 people would experience a mental health difficulty at some point in their lives.…
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Leeds Corn Exchange
12th February 2021
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Leeds City Council approves funding to improve public realm outside the city’s iconic Corn Exchange building

Leeds City Council’s executive board has formally approved funding to improve the area directly outside the city’s Corn Exchange building. In September 2020, it was announced that Leeds City Council successfully secured £8.6m of match funding from the government’s Getting Building Fund which would be added to Leeds’ £12.2m Grey to Green programme. The…
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Bluebird Care Leeds North
12th February 2021
1 min read

Bluebird Care Leeds North Shortlisted for Prestigious Home Care Award

Bluebird Care Leeds North has been shortlisted for the ‘Innovative Technology Expertise’ category at the Home Care Awards. The prestigious Home Care Awards are the benchmark for business and service excellence in the UK home care sector. This year, the awards ceremony will take place on Friday 19th March, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Bluebird…
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Lord mayor vaccine volunteer
12th February 2021
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Lord Mayor of Leeds gives vaccine push a shot in the arm

Lord Mayor of Leeds joined volunteers at a Leeds vaccine centre in a bid to encourage people from the city’s many diverse communities to get their jab. Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Eileen Taylor was on hand at the Woodhouse Medical Practice doing her bit to boost what is the largest vaccination programme in…
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