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Pioneering city centre sculpture leaves lasting legacy in its footsteps: image00009

12 Jun 2024

Pioneering city centre sculpture leaves lasting legacy in its footsteps

An eye-catching Leeds sculpture is walking away after six years on City Square, leaving behind a lasting public art legacy.

Legs Walking has been a feature on the square ever since it was kindly loaned to the city by a private collector in 2018.

The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, has now asked for it to be returned, which will see the colourful sculpture carefully removed from beside the Mill Hill Chapel this week. The sculpture will remain on public display in a yet-to-be-announced new location in Yorkshire.

City centre Arts

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07 Jun 2024

General Election 2024 candidates announced for Leeds parliamentary constituencies

The lists of candidates standing for election to parliamentary constituencies in Leeds in the General Election 2024 on July 4 have been published.

Elections

New sports hub will be a champion asset for Leeds community: Holbeck-2

07 Jun 2024

New sports hub will be a champion asset for Leeds community

A former school site in Leeds is set to be transformed into a state-of-the-art community sports hub.

Leisure and sport

Capital idea sees colourful Leeds artwork head to London: (FULL SIZE) Andre Derain - Barges of the Thames - Leeds Art Gallery (APRIL 2024) ©Rob Battersby 3

05 Jun 2024

Capital idea sees colourful Leeds artwork head to London

A daring depiction of the famous Thames waterside has travelled from Leeds to London for a new exhibition showcasing the capital’s unique influence on artists around the world.

Leeds Art Gallery’s bold and colourful Barges on the Thames shocked Edwardian art lovers when it was unveiled in 1906 by trailblazing Parisian artist André Derain.

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04 Jun 2024

New restrictions aim to curb anti-social behaviour in Leeds tower blocks

New court orders restricting access to more than a dozen tower blocks have underlined Leeds City Council’s steadfast commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and creating safer communities.

Housing Anti-social behaviour