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New council homes in the pipeline at former eyesore flats site: Kingsdale CGI 1

12 May 2026

New council homes in the pipeline at former eyesore flats site

New details have been revealed about plans to build dozens of high-quality and affordable council homes on the former site of an eyesore flats complex in Leeds.

Housing

Cricket legend shares sporting memories with local older people’s group: Sporting Memories - Angela Carter and Bill Pyrah

12 May 2026

Cricket legend shares sporting memories with local older people’s group

A group dedicated to helping older people reminisce and reconnect through sport has had a visit from English cricket legend Nasser Hussain.

Leisure and sport Volunteering

City set for supporting role as countdown continues to Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: Runners

08 May 2026

City set for supporting role as countdown continues to Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Final preparations are under way for this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and the inspirational scenes of colour, commitment and camaraderie it brings to the city’s streets.

Leisure and sport Events

Voters encouraged to make their mark in Leeds City Council election on Thursday: Elections location image for newsroom

05 May 2026

Voters encouraged to make their mark in Leeds City Council election on Thursday

Election day on Thursday followed by counting and results declared on Friday

Elections