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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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Public consultation launches to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road: South Accommodation Road

16 Sep 2025

Public consultation launches to tackle congestion and improve bus journey times on South Accommodation Road

Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion, make bus journeys quicker and more reliable, and promote sustainable travel options along this key route.

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Musicians on song for library’s historic music hall revival: image00004 (2)

16 Sep 2025

Musicians on song for library’s historic music hall revival

Vintage Victorian music hall tunes have been brought back to life this week for a series of historic performances more than a century in the making.

The corridors of Leeds Central Library are being filled with the sounds of once popular ballads which last entertained audiences in the city’s theatres and concert venues at the turn of the 19th century.

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Amorous arachnids searching for love on the web during spider season: image00052

15 Sep 2025

Amorous arachnids searching for love on the web during spider season

Spiders weaving their way into homes across the country this autumn are out “looking for love” museum experts in Leeds have revealed.

With eight-legged visitors currently a more frequent sight for residents around the UK, curators at the Leeds Discovery Centre have taken the chance to study their impressive collection of amazing arachnids while busting some myths and misconceptions about spider season.

Museums and galleries Arts

Leeds named Green Council of the Year with prestigious award success: Alison Ogden-Newton OBE, KBT CEO, with Cllr Rafique

11 Sep 2025

Leeds named Green Council of the Year with prestigious award success

Award from Nature 2030 campaign and sponsored by Keep Britain Tidy

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