Monday 8 June 2026
Full steam ahead for city’s historic loco project after major funding boost
Plans to showcase the city’s historic collection of locomotives are on the right track after being awarded a major funding boost, it was announced today.
The locomotive shed at Leeds Industrial Museum, which houses an incredible array of historic, Leeds-built machines, has been closed since being badly damaged by the Boxing Day Floods of 2015.
Friday 5 June 2026
Response to the Southampton Tragedy and Appreciation for Community Support
On behalf of the Sikh community of Leeds, we wish to express our deep sorrow and condolences following the tragic murder in Southampton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Henry Nowak's family and friends, and all those affected by this heart-breaking incident.
Thursday 4 June 2026
Key milestone for new council housing development in Leeds
Work on a new council housing development – set to deliver dozens of affordable homes in a Leeds community – has reached a key milestone.
Thursday 4 June 2026
Sailors make waves with historic city anniversary challenge
A popular outdoor activity centre based at a Leeds beauty spot is calling on local people to join their crew as they take to the water and celebrate a historic double milestone.
This weekend, the team at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre will mark 20 years since they first set sail on the stunning Yeadon Tarn.
Monday 1 June 2026
Ancient funeral discoveries bringing the past to life in Leeds
Ancient artefacts discovered inside a Bronze Age burial mound in Leeds are revealing fascinating insights about life and death in some of the city’s earliest communities.
Excavated during archaeological investigations on a modern-day housing project in Drighlington, the rare finds are believed to have been buried as part of funeral rituals carried out by local people around 4,000 years ago.
08 Jun 2026
Full steam ahead for city’s historic loco project after major funding boost
Plans to showcase the city’s historic collection of locomotives are on the right track after being awarded a major funding boost, it was announced today.
The locomotive shed at Leeds Industrial Museum, which houses an incredible array of historic, Leeds-built machines, has been closed since being badly damaged by the Boxing Day Floods of 2015.
05 Jun 2026
Response to the Southampton Tragedy and Appreciation for Community Support
On behalf of the Sikh community of Leeds, we wish to express our deep sorrow and condolences following the tragic murder in Southampton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Henry Nowak's family and friends, and all those affected by this heart-breaking incident.
04 Jun 2026
Key milestone for new council housing development in Leeds
Work on a new council housing development – set to deliver dozens of affordable homes in a Leeds community – has reached a key milestone.
04 Jun 2026
Sailors make waves with historic city anniversary challenge
A popular outdoor activity centre based at a Leeds beauty spot is calling on local people to join their crew as they take to the water and celebrate a historic double milestone.
This weekend, the team at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre will mark 20 years since they first set sail on the stunning Yeadon Tarn.
03 Jun 2026
Gate keepers of Leeds’ 800 kilometres of footpaths looking for more volunteers
For Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), meet the team and volunteers looking after Leeds’ 865 kilometres of paths winding through woodlands, city streets, farmland, riversides and open countryside.
02 Jun 2026
Council issues warm weather advice after hotter than ever May
Leeds City Council is encouraging residents to be prepared for summer and heatwaves after the UK records its hottest ever day in May.