Monday 2 March 2026
Leeds gyms team up with pioneering disability fitness app
Leeds City Council’s leisure centres are partnering with a Paralympian-founded fitness app to make fitness and physical activity more inclusive across the city.
Monday 2 March 2026
Antique fossil texts discovery is a turn up for the books
A pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist have finally been returned 50 years late.
Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
Friday 27 February 2026
Rainforests and rangers: Leeds volunteers turn passions into careers
A music student’s decision to volunteer with animals has been described as "one of the most influential decisions" of her life, and a previous environmental student has praised the essential practical skills they received from volunteering with park rangers.
Meet the volunteers whose stories highlight the impressive impact of volunteering opportunities with Leeds City Council.
Thursday 26 February 2026
Leeds City Council offers reassurance to Leeds Muslims following Manchester mosque arrest
The Leader of Leeds City Council and the executive member for communities, customer service, and community safety, have issued a joint statement of reassurance to Leeds Muslims, following an incident where a man was arrested, allegedly carrying an axe, at a mosque in Manchester on Tuesday evening.
Thursday 19 February 2026
New pothole repair tech tests continue
Leeds City Council is exploring the use of three new pothole filling technologies which could help improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole repairs across the city.
02 Mar 2026
Leeds gyms team up with pioneering disability fitness app
Leeds City Council’s leisure centres are partnering with a Paralympian-founded fitness app to make fitness and physical activity more inclusive across the city.
02 Mar 2026
Antique fossil texts discovery is a turn up for the books
A pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist have finally been returned 50 years late.
Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
27 Feb 2026
Rainforests and rangers: Leeds volunteers turn passions into careers
A music student’s decision to volunteer with animals has been described as "one of the most influential decisions" of her life, and a previous environmental student has praised the essential practical skills they received from volunteering with park rangers.
Meet the volunteers whose stories highlight the impressive impact of volunteering opportunities with Leeds City Council.
26 Feb 2026
Leeds City Council offers reassurance to Leeds Muslims following Manchester mosque arrest
The Leader of Leeds City Council and the executive member for communities, customer service, and community safety, have issued a joint statement of reassurance to Leeds Muslims, following an incident where a man was arrested, allegedly carrying an axe, at a mosque in Manchester on Tuesday evening.
25 Feb 2026
Gallery scheme helps mould city’s talented fledgling sculptors
A trio of up-and-coming Leeds artists have been given a huge boost thanks an innovative scheme aimed at shaping the city’s emerging talent.
Sculptors Elrick Boldy, Ewan Summerton and Iona Ogilvy-Stuart were this week announced as recipients of the 2026 Accelerator Bursary, a joint initiative funded by Leeds Art Fund and delivered by Leeds Art Gallery and Assembly House Leeds.
19 Feb 2026
New pothole repair tech tests continue
Leeds City Council is exploring the use of three new pothole filling technologies which could help improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole repairs across the city.