A new housing development in Leeds is set to welcome its first residents as the power of partnership working continues to deliver high-quality affordable homes in communities across the city.

Leeds Libraries are inviting residents to help create an inspiring new tapestry that will become a lasting part of the city’s cultural heritage. As part of the national campaign Our Freedom: Then and Now, the Threads of Freedom project has received funding to work with communities across the city to produce a collaborative textile artwork. This new piece will be displayed alongside the much-loved Leeds Tapestry on the first floor of Leeds Central Library. 

The dates of this October’s Light Night Leeds have been changed to avoid a clash with an upcoming Leeds United Premier League fixture.

After discussions with artists, stakeholders and sponsors, the decision has been taken to now hold this year’s annual cultural spectacular on Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23. The event was originally due to take place on October 23 and 24.

People across Leeds are being encouraged to come out and show their support as the Baton of Hope tour passes through the city on World Suicide Prevention Day next week.

The new play barn at Temple Newsam's home farm is set to open to the public on 20 September after works to convert the old cow byre have been completed.