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Hardcore music fans rock up to gig armed with Christmas gifts for Leeds children: CFL Christmas appeal 1

17 Dec 2025

Hardcore music fans rock up to gig armed with Christmas gifts for Leeds children

Hardcore punk music fans showed their softer sides when they arrived at a Leeds gig armed with toy donations in aid of a Leeds City Council-run annual Christmas gift appeal.

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New Wheel of Light gondola makes city's iconic attraction accessible: Ice Cube 2023

16 Dec 2025

New Wheel of Light gondola makes city's iconic attraction accessible

This year’s Ice Cube at Christmas is more inclusive than ever, with the iconic Leeds Wheel of Light debuting a brand-new accessible gondola.

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People reminded of safety initiatives as city centre gears up for Christmas: Night Safe Leeds Christmas

15 Dec 2025

People reminded of safety initiatives as city centre gears up for Christmas

People out and about in Leeds over the festive period are urged to take care and be mindful of risks.

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14 Dec 2025

Message of condolence and solidarity following tragic events at Bondi Beach

The leader of Leeds City Council has today issued a message of condolence and solidarity with the Jewish community following the horrifying events at Bondi Beach.

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Health chiefs urge those eligible for a free flu vaccine to book their jab as flu cases continue to rise: healthcare-worker-applying-bandage

12 Dec 2025

Health chiefs urge those eligible for a free flu vaccine to book their jab as flu cases continue to rise

With flu infections increasing and the Christmas holidays approaching, public health chiefs in Leeds are urging residents to get vaccinated now.

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11 Dec 2025

Planning enforcement action gets results after unauthorised work at property

Leeds City Council has reminded people of the need to abide by planning rules and regulations after enforcement action led to an expensive day in court for one local property owner.

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