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25 Jul 2024

Senior councillors in Leeds reaffirm commitment to EDI to tackle poverty and inequality

Annual reports discussed by council's executive board

Equality

Chance to fawn over baby deer and penguins at Lotherton this summer: Lotherton Hall deer park tour 3

25 Jul 2024

Chance to fawn over baby deer and penguins at Lotherton this summer

After a staggering success for Lotherton’s deer park tours last summer they are back again for 2024, alongside a brand-new VIP penguin experience.

The ‘waddle’ of Humboldt penguins has always been a firm favourite at Lotherton’s conservation zoo Wildlife World, and now visitors can book in for a unique opportunity to see them up-close and personal.

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City's pride and passion are winning combination for UK Corporate Games: Logo-29

24 Jul 2024

City's pride and passion are winning combination for UK Corporate Games

Leeds is ready to proudly roll out the red carpet for thousands of visitors as it stages the UK Corporate Games for the first time.

Events

Small aboard as city’s pint sized high seas styles set sail: image00002-3

24 Jul 2024

Small aboard as city’s pint sized high seas styles set sail

A collection of vintage sailor suits designed to ensure stylish Victorian children looked ship shape has been revealed by museum experts in Leeds.

The eye-catching naval attire includes a classic range of blue and white outfits, dresses and bellbottom trousers, looks which became hugely popular for children during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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