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New heritage framework for Leeds celebrates city’s Independent Spirit: Light Night: Spirograph Reimagined

19 May 2026

New heritage framework for Leeds celebrates city’s Independent Spirit

A new blueprint aimed at shaping the pivotal role heritage can play in the future of Leeds has been launched this week.

Independent Spirit: A Heritage Framework for Leeds has seen partners from across the city’s heritage sector come together to set out an exciting, shared vision for how heritage can help bring people together, strengthen communities and support the city in the years to come.

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Free and low-cost things to do over May half term in 2026: Free and low-cost things to do over May half term in 2026-2

19 May 2026

Free and low-cost things to do over May half term in 2026

Check out our picks for the best free and low-cost things you can do with your family in Leeds over the May half term.

Families Museums and galleries Child Friendly Leeds

International artist designs striking new mural for city centre park: Mural Penny Pocket Park-4

15 May 2026

International artist designs striking new mural for city centre park

A park in the centre of Leeds has received a transformative new mural by an internationally recognised artist to uplift the heart of the city.

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The grow must go on as theatre launches magic beanstalk contest: image00014-2

14 May 2026

The grow must go on as theatre launches magic beanstalk contest

A magical new panto-themed gardening challenge is set to be the stalk of the town for families across Leeds this summer.

Green-fingered locals are being asked to follow in the footsteps of storybook hero Jack and see how high they can grow their very own beanstalk as part of a fairy tale team-up between the Carriageworks Theatre and the city’s horticultural hub The Arium.

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Reminder for landowners to check their ash trees: Ash dieback

13 May 2026

Reminder for landowners to check their ash trees

Leeds City Council is reminding landowners to check if they have any ash trees that need removing, as the trees are now in leaf.

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