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09 May 2025
On your marks and get set for the 2025 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Final preparations are under way for this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and the wonderful mix of athletic endeavour and community spirit it brings to the city’s streets.


09 May 2025
Park-goers reminded about BBQ ban in Leeds parks
As Leeds enjoys summer temperatures, park visitors are reminded that barbecues are not permitted in the city’s parks, to protect the parks and their wildlife.

08 May 2025
Lord Mayor marks 80th anniversary of VE Day at wreath laying ceremony
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, this morning marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by laying a wreath at the city’s war memorial.

08 May 2025
Call for Leeds to come out and play for global day of family fun
Residents across Leeds are being invited to stop the traffic on June 11 and host a play street in their neighbourhoods to help mark International Day of Play.

08 May 2025
Generations of football fandom given a new voice in library exhibition
Some of the world’s oldest football fanzines, which kicked off a wave of people-powered publications on terraces across the globe, are going on display in a new exhibition in Leeds.
A copy of Foul, widely regarded as the original magazine created by football supporters, is among the scores of titles which feature in Voice of the Fans, which opens at Leeds Central Library on Friday (May 9) and has been co-produced with the British Library.

07 May 2025
Couple’s historic wedding day is picture perfect
When happy couple Charlotte and Matthew Harrison tied the knot in Temple Newsam House’s stunning Picture Gallery, it was a love story more than a century in the making.
The historic ceremony saw the newlyweds become the first people to be married in the gallery’s beautiful surroundings in over a hundred years.

06 May 2025
Extra care housing scheme is laying the foundations for independent living
Construction work is under way on an extra care housing scheme that will open up new independent living opportunities for older people in Leeds.

05 May 2025
Message of thanks after 150,000 line the streets for Leeds United parade
You did us proud – that’s the message from Leeds City Council to every single person who helped make Leeds United’s promotion party a truly champion occasion.

03 May 2025
Just champion! Council leader hails Leeds United's title winners
The leader of Leeds City Council has sent a “delighted” message of congratulations to Leeds United following their Championship title win.

02 May 2025
'Plan ahead' message as countdown continues to Leeds United promotion parade
Preparations are continuing for Leeds United’s Bank Holiday promotion parade and the champion opportunity it will give fans and players to jointly celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League.

29 Apr 2025
Going up! Leeds United promotion parade confirmed for Bank Holiday Monday
Leeds United fans will have the chance to salute the club’s promotion-winning heroes during an open-top bus parade, it can be confirmed today.