Civic reception is a golden occasion for Olympians and Paralympians
Leeds rolled out the red carpet last night as it honoured the local stars of the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics with a civic reception. Leeds City Council News – News …
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Museum tunes up as twin city maestros prepare to Czech in
One of the world’s most unique performance spaces will welcome two pianists from Leeds’s twin city for a special performance this weekend.
The spectacular Pianodrome at Leeds City Museum will play host to pianists from Brno, in the Czech Republic this Sunday, September 22 as part of the Leeds International Piano Competition.
The magnificent Pianodrome, the world’s first amphitheatre of its kind made entirely from up-cycled pianos, was visited this week by expert piano tuner John Tordoff, who was at the museum to ensure the Pianodrome was on song ahead of the concert. Leeds City Council News – News …
New footbridge to be built in Otley after public safety concerns raised over pedestrian crossing
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Leeds Kirkgate Market is the real deal for shoppers and businesses
Shoppers and new businesses are flocking to Leeds Kirkgate Market as an ongoing multi-million pound investment in the historic retail destination continues to deliver impressive results. Leeds City Council News – News …
Playground announced for New Wortley park
A park in the New Wortley area of Armley is set to get its own dedicated play area with climbing equipment and an agility play trail, in response to voices in the community.
After a successful bid for funding, Leeds City Council has announced that a new playground will be built at Oak Road Recreation Ground, known locally as Jailey Fields. Leeds City Council News – News …
Free family fun as Leeds flies the flag for Armed Forces Day 2024
The city centre will be a sea of red, white and blue this Sunday as Leeds shows its support for service men and women past, present and future at the annual Armed Forces Day 2024. Leeds City Council News – News …
Timothy Kibet Kosgei and Heather Townsend Set Records at the 2024 Leeds 10k
Kenya’s Timothy Kibet Kosgei set a new Run For All 10K course record at this morning’s Leeds 10K, beating the previous course record by twenty eight seconds. Heather Townsend also triumphed, by setting a brand new female course record for the Leeds 10K. Many thousands of participants, spectators, and volunteers united together today to take […] Leeds Living …
Leeds’ older residents relive wartime memories as part of special events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
Inspiring stories and poignant memories of life in wartime Leeds are being shared by the city’s older people as part of special events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Leeds City Council News – News …
Miles of smiles expected as city comes together for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Let’s do the city proud – that’s the message to local residents ahead of this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in partnership with Clarion. Leeds City Council News – News …
Mother of The Revolution: The World Premiere – at Leeds Industrial Museum
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere folk musical ‘Mother of the Revolution’. Based on an original concept and directed by archipelago art collective’s co-founder Beth Knight, Mother of the Revolution will unearth the untold story of Yorkshire legend and successful industrialist Betty Beecroft, alongside those of the working communities that followed her. The script […] Leeds Living …