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City’s heroes of ’66 remembered as World Cup stars warm up: 20061030 162225

11 Jun 2026

City’s heroes of ’66 remembered as World Cup stars warm up

Leeds United’s World Cup winning heroes are being remembered by the city’s librarians as England's current crop prepare to kick off their bid for glory this summer.

An inspirational photograph of 1966 legends including Jack Charlton and Norman Hunter being welcomed back to Leeds after The Three Lions’ historic triumph is going on display at Leeds Central Library alongside a book featuring their signatures alongside other Elland Road icons.

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Leeds Armed Forces Festival marches forward as Battle of Britain ‘ace’ honoured: Daisy Belles - Armed Forces Day cropped

10 Jun 2026

Leeds Armed Forces Festival marches forward as Battle of Britain ‘ace’ honoured

Second World War pilot honoured as armed forces themed events take place across the city.

Lord Mayor of Leeds

Full steam ahead for city’s historic loco project after major funding boost: image00063

08 Jun 2026

Full steam ahead for city’s historic loco project after major funding boost

Plans to showcase the city’s historic collection of locomotives are on the right track after being awarded a major funding boost, it was announced today.

The locomotive shed at Leeds Industrial Museum, which houses an incredible array of historic, Leeds-built machines, has been closed since being badly damaged by the Boxing Day Floods of 2015.

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Response to the Southampton Tragedy and Appreciation for Community Support: LCC logo Full colour (1)

05 Jun 2026

Response to the Southampton Tragedy and Appreciation for Community Support

On behalf of the Sikh community of Leeds, we wish to express our deep sorrow and condolences following the tragic murder in Southampton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Henry Nowak's family and friends, and all those affected by this heart-breaking incident.

Community safety

Key milestone for new council housing development in Leeds: Swinnow 1-2

04 Jun 2026

Key milestone for new council housing development in Leeds

Work on a new council housing development – set to deliver dozens of affordable homes in a Leeds community – has reached a key milestone.

Housing

Sailors make waves with historic city anniversary challenge: image00048-2

04 Jun 2026

Sailors make waves with historic city anniversary challenge

A popular outdoor activity centre based at a Leeds beauty spot is calling on local people to join their crew as they take to the water and celebrate a historic double milestone.

This weekend, the team at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre will mark 20 years since they first set sail on the stunning Yeadon Tarn.

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