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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.

As the bank holiday approaches, park visitors are reminded that barbecues are not permitted in Leeds parks, to protect the parks and their wildlife.

Young people in Leeds are celebrating after receiving their A-level and other post-16 results today.

Leeds City Council can today confirm details of the positive and proactive steps it is taking to safeguard the future of key heritage assets on a landmark local street.

Five pollution hotspots in Leeds have been removed from an action list after showing consistent improvements in air quality in line with national standards.

You’re our shining stars – that’s the proud message today from Leeds to the city’s Olympic Games heroes.

Three generations inspired by the story of their Suffragette ancestor have been reunited with the stunning wedding dress she wore more than a century ago.

The descendants of Leeds schoolmistress Lily Cathcart travelled to the Leeds Discovery Centre, where they viewed their precious family heirloom, donated to the museum by Lily’s daughters Bessie, Jean and Isabel in the early 1970s.

Leeds and Bradford City Councils will co-host a major Anglo-French conference this December.  

Shoppers and new businesses are flocking to Leeds Kirkgate Market as an ongoing multi-million pound investment in the historic retail destination continues to deliver impressive results.

New figures have underlined the progress being made by Leeds as it works to develop the supply of quality housing its residents need and deserve.

A much-praised extra care housing scheme has marked a special milestone as it continues to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in Leeds.

Visitors to much-loved Pudsey Park will once again be able to pick up refreshments as the kiosk is set to reopen this weekend.

After a much-needed refurbishment the second most visited community park in Leeds will finally see its kiosk serving up treats again from tomorrow (August 3).