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Pitch perfect project is delivering champion facilities for local footballers: Whinmoor 1

29 Aug 2024

Pitch perfect project is delivering champion facilities for local footballers

Work is under way on two new community football pitches as Leeds City Council once again shows its commitment to providing top-class sporting facilities for local residents.

Leisure and sport

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27 Aug 2024

Good luck message from Leeds as athletes go for Paralympic Games glory

Local athletes have received a stirring message of support from Leeds as they get ready to go for gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Leisure and sport

Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results day: Results day image (stock)

22 Aug 2024

Students across Leeds celebrate GCSE results day

Young people across Leeds are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.

Education Schools

Museums making history count with major economic boost for Leeds: Butterflies at Leeds Discovery Centre

21 Aug 2024

Museums making history count with major economic boost for Leeds

Council-run museums and galleries in Leeds have generated a staggering £41.7m for the local economy in the last year, a new report has revealed.

Compiled by Leeds Museums and Galleries, the impressive economic impact report shows the popular visitor attractions have also given a big boost to local jobs as well as supporting businesses and schools.

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