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Gate keepers of Leeds’ 800 kilometres of footpaths looking for more volunteers

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:18:00 Z

For Volunteers' Week (1-7 June), meet the team and volunteers looking after Leeds’ 865 kilometres of paths winding through woodlands, city streets, farmland, riversides and open countryside.

Council issues warm weather advice after hotter than ever May

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:19:00 Z

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents to be prepared for summer and heatwaves after the UK records its hottest ever day in May.

Ancient funeral discoveries bringing the past to life in Leeds

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:54:00 Z

Ancient artefacts discovered inside a Bronze Age burial mound in Leeds are revealing fascinating insights about life and death in some of the city’s earliest communities.

Excavated during archaeological investigations on a modern-day housing project in Drighlington, the rare finds are believed to have been buried as part of funeral rituals carried out by local people around 4,000 years ago.

Volunteers can go the extra mile with roles at 2027 Grand Départ in Leeds

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:42:00 Z

People in Leeds have got the chance to play a supporting role during one of 2027’s highest-profile sporting occasions – the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Thousands of sports kits donated at Leeds kit swap event

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

Over 3,000 pieces of sports kit have been donated to community groups and schools to tackle inequality and improve access to sport.

First openly gay couple become Lord Mayor and Consort of Leeds

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:31:00 Z

Councillor Stephen Holroyd and his consort, Simon Mapals, yesterday became the first openly gay couple to hold the office of Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor’s Consort of Leeds.

Council leader welcomes funding boost for regeneration projects

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:55:00 Z

The leader of Leeds City Council has welcomed new funding for regeneration projects that aim to deliver homes, jobs and opportunities for local people.

Leeds zoo receives national mark of excellence from experts

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:16:00 Z

Lotherton Hall’s Wildlife World has received an official mark of excellence from the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), as they get ready to celebrate Love Your Zoo Week next week (23-31 May).

New heritage framework for Leeds celebrates city’s Independent Spirit

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:14:00 Z

A new blueprint aimed at shaping the pivotal role heritage can play in the future of Leeds has been launched this week.

Independent Spirit: A Heritage Framework for Leeds has seen partners from across the city’s heritage sector come together to set out an exciting, shared vision for how heritage can help bring people together, strengthen communities and support the city in the years to come.

Leeds Partnership Powers Elland Road Transformation Forward

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:30:00 Z

Press release issued in collaboration with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and The Lowy Family Group

Picture Caption: Illustrative vision for the future redevelopment of Elland Road. Credit: LFG and RISE.