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Leeds, Leeds Star
28th April 2017
2 mins read

Dying Matters week returns to break death and dying taboos

A Leeds event aims to get more people making plans for end of life, after a survey in the city found 60% haven’t told their family what their funeral wishes are and 37% haven’t made a will. Individuals and organisations from around Leeds are building on the success of last year’s award winning Dying…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
3rd April 2017
5 mins read

Grandstand tickets released for Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds

Today, 3 April, witnesses the general sale launch of grandstand tickets for 2017 Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds, the most prestigious triathlon event in the UK this year. Following a double sell-out of tickets in 2016 there is once again an opportunity to take in unrivalled views of Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds from…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
13th March 2017
3 mins read

Leeds residents urged to make their used metal matter

Leeds residents urged to make their used metal matter. Households across Leeds are being urged to recycle more of the 350 million items of waste metal packaging used in the city each year, to do their bit for the environment. Leeds City Council has teamed up with organisations from the metal packaging manufacturing industry,…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
27th January 2017
1 min read

Ice Cube returns to Millennium Square with a cool new look

Skaters of all ages in Leeds will have the chance to chill out on Millennium Square this weekend thanks to the return of the hugely popular Ice Cube. The skating rink was back on the square today (Friday, Jan 27), this time with a new covered real outdoor ice rink, meaning visitors can get their…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
6th December 2016
2 mins read

Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds General Sale Launches

Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon Leeds entries are now on general sale, inviting more than 5000 participants to take part in a show-stopping event on 10-11 June 2017. The release follows a week-long priority entry window dedicated to British Triathlon Home Nation members and participants of the 2016 event, during which nearly 1000 spaces were…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
30th November 2016
1 min read

Object of the week- Tibetan yak

Although it’s now safely back in its case at Leeds City Museum, this huge Tibetan yak has had quite a month. The gigantic stuffed mammal is the biggest object in the museum’s collection, measuring almost three metres long. But when curators recently discovered moth larvae in the 160-year-old animal’s case, they didn’t let the size…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
17th November 2016
3 mins read

Santa flies in to check out city’s Christmas market

Santa Claus paid a special visit to Millennium Square’s German Christmas Market today. Father Christmas flew in from the North Pole to check out the venue for his brand new breakfast event, which will take place at the attraction for the very first time this year. The Santa’s Breakfast experience for children and families will be…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
3 mins read

New look for German market on 15th anniversary

The city’s annual Christkindelmarkt German Christmas market will return with a brand new look next month for what will be its 15th anniversary. Millennium Square will be transformed into a scenic festive village from Friday, November 11 until Sunday, December 18 with new stalls and venues. The new market layout will include an open air…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
2 mins read

City Beach and Olympic FanZone set to officially open in Leeds

Millennium Square’s popular City Beach will have a carnival atmosphere this year. The annual seaside-themed extravaganza will once again see the square transformed into a sandy beach at the heart of the city centre from Saturday, August 13. And to tie in with the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, this year’s event has been given a…
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