Primary school pupils in Leeds have sent a thought-provoking message to the children of the future as they help their city celebrate a historic milestone.

Young people attending schools across the city have been hard at work preparing a series of time capsules which will be buried today (July 13), the same day Leeds officially received its first royal charter from King Charles I 400 years ago.

Fans will have the chance to cheer on England’s heroes on Millennium Square as they hunt for glory in this week’s World Cup semi-final.

Following the Three Lions’ victory against Norway on Saturday evening, Leeds City Council have announced that Millennium Square will host a World Cup 2026 fanzone at the heart of Leeds city centre for the epic last four clash with Argentina on Wednesday, July 15.

Wreaths laid outside Civic Hall in ceremony led by Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Stephen Holroyd and Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Professor Adeeba Malik CBE

The council and other key organisations in the city have gathered to sign a charter to work together to combat illegal money lending. 

At an event at the Civic Hall earlier this week (8 July), a wide range of advice agencies, third-sector organisations and statutory services shared information on work being done and best practice.

Memories of a pioneering Leeds landmark have been revisited thanks to a historic city restoration project.

Centenary Bridge, which spans the River Aire between The Calls and Brewery Wharf, has been spruced up as the city marks 400 years since being awarded its first royal charter by King Charles I.

Originally constructed in 1993, at that time the bridge was the first river crossing built in the city for more than a century, and its distinctive sweeping design has since become a much-loved riverside feature.

An on-demand cycle parking scheme has launched in Leeds today, aiming to help cyclists keep their bikes secure when travelling around the city.