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New family hubs launched in Leeds to boost support for those in need of early help: Family Hubs

23 Apr 2025

New family hubs launched in Leeds to boost support for those in need of early help

A series of new ‘family hubs’ have been launched across Leeds to bring together a wide range of services for people to access help more easily.

Children's services Children Families

Experts a whisker away from discovering secrets of hippo’s facial fuzz: image00042

22 Apr 2025

Experts a whisker away from discovering secrets of hippo’s facial fuzz

Museum experts in Leeds are bristling with excitement after their resident hippo’s fabulous facial hair was studied during new research into the inner workings of whiskers.

Analysis recently carried out at the Leeds Discovery Centre saw curators comb through their vast collection of historic taxidermy, including century old stuffed hippo Billie, to explore exactly how the number and placement of their whiskers help animals sense the world around them.

Museums and galleries Arts

Leeds City Council Logo

21 Apr 2025

Statement following Leeds United's promotion to the Premier League

The leader of Leeds City Council has hailed Leeds United's return to the Premier League as "fantastic news" for the club, its fans and the whole local community.

Leeds United

Leeds City Bikes expands with new e-bike model and service areas: Leeds City Bikes expansion for BBE2

17 Apr 2025

Leeds City Bikes expands with new e-bike model and service areas

Leeds City Bikes gears up for major expansion with next-generation e-bikes

Connecting Leeds Road safety Transport Cycling

Wheelchair users invited to join skills course: Wheelchair skills course 1

16 Apr 2025

Wheelchair users invited to join skills course

Wheelchair users in Leeds are taking part in a skills course to build confidence and help them become more active.

Leisure and sport Disability

Mansion’s dazzling display reveals what the butler saw: image00006-2

15 Apr 2025

Mansion’s dazzling display reveals what the butler saw

Life below stairs at a historic Leeds mansion has been rediscovered thanks to a dazzling new display.

The Butler’s Pantry at Temple Newsam House has been carefully restored by experts, giving a fascinating insight into the stories of servants and staff whose tireless work behind the scenes kept the house going for hundreds of years.

Temple Newsam House Museums and galleries Arts

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15 Apr 2025

Leeds welcomes £2.3million funding to support more people into work

Leeds City Council is welcoming the announcement that it is set to receive £2.3million of funding to help more people find and maintain work.

Funding jobs and skills

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11 Apr 2025

Senior councillors set for major update on Elland Road

Senior councillors are to be briefed on a major regeneration vision which could see Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road home become one of the country’s largest football stadiums.

At a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board, members will be updated on a package of ambitious proposals that would transform a key part of south Leeds.

Development Transport Leeds United

Be there or be square when disco fever hits Leeds this summer: 23.06.24 - Thors Leeds - Sunny (9 of 17)

11 Apr 2025

Be there or be square when disco fever hits Leeds this summer

Disco fever is set to hit City Square this summer with the return of an exciting outdoor events space.

After a hugely successful debut last year, THOR’S tipi will return to the square on May 16 with a glamourous new disco theme, including glitter balls, the best disco music and themed activities.

City centre Events

Champion line-up of finalists confirmed for 2025 Leeds Sports Awards: Leeds Sports Awards

10 Apr 2025

Champion line-up of finalists confirmed for 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

Stars of the Olympics and Paralympics are set to be saluted alongside local coaching stalwarts and a whole host of other unsung heroes at the 2025 Leeds Sports Awards.

Leisure and sport

Brave the beast in mythical dragon egg expedition this Easter: Dragon Quest 4

03 Apr 2025

Brave the beast in mythical dragon egg expedition this Easter

Families across Yorkshire can hunt for dragon eggs and mythical beasts at Lotherton this Easter as immersive new expedition swoops in.

Lotherton Hall Parks and countryside Parks estates Events