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Miniature monkey makes a move to save species: Pygmy marmosets 3

22 Sep 2025

Miniature monkey makes a move to save species

One of Tropical World’s pygmy marmosets was matched with a female through a breeding programme and has moved in with her at Drayton Manor Zoo.

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22 Sep 2025

Charges introduced at six Leeds car parks to fund improvements

Modest parking charges will be introduced at six car parks in the wider Leeds area to support improvements, accessibility and better management of busy car parks.

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Gyms are free for all for National Fitness Day: Rothwell 3

19 Sep 2025

Gyms are free for all for National Fitness Day

Active Leeds is opening the doors to all their gyms across Leeds on 24 September as they celebrate National Fitness Day.

Leisure and sport

Mural tributes are a sporting chance to honour city’s stars: Caribbean Cricket Club - Kirkgate Market 2

18 Sep 2025

Mural tributes are a sporting chance to honour city’s stars

Stunning new murals paying tribute to some of the city’s sporting heroes past and present have been unveiled in communities across Leeds.

The colourful artworks have been created by local artists as part of a landmark project celebrating the accomplishments of competitors including a record-busting swimmer and a legendary Leeds Paralympian.

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City all set for a Christmas cracker as festive market’s return announced: Leeds-Christmas24-11863-Enhanced-NR

17 Sep 2025

City all set for a Christmas cracker as festive market’s return announced

A fabulous feast of festive fun will take over the city centre this November when the hugely popular Leeds Christmas celebrations return.

Launching on November 21, the seasonal extravaganza will include a stunning Christmas market on City Square along with a spectacular Winter Wonderland offering on Millennium Square, including the incredible outdoor ice rink.

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