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Rat-infested Leeds sandwich shop shut down by council and owner prosecuted: Emma's Sandwich 7

28 Feb 2025

Rat-infested Leeds sandwich shop shut down by council and owner prosecuted

A rat-infested sandwich shop in Armley has been shut down by Leeds City Council’s environmental health team and its owner banned from running a food business again.

Environmental Services

New exhibition tells the tale of children’s fancy fashions: Bo Peep costume

28 Feb 2025

New exhibition tells the tale of children’s fancy fashions

Pinnies, petticoats, booties and breaches are all on display as part of a new exhibition exploring the history of children’s fashion.

Looking at the changing styles from the 1600’s to the modern day, Fashion at Play: Children’s Clothing Through the Ages opens at Lotherton on March 1.

Lotherton Hall Arts Museums and galleries

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27 Feb 2025

Reminder for residents after council takes action over unauthorised building work

Leeds City Council has reminded local residents of the need to abide by planning laws after taking enforcement action against two rule-breaking homeowners.

Planning

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27 Feb 2025

Nominations open for 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

Press release issued on behalf of Leeds Sports Awards

Leisure and sport

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25 Feb 2025

Leeds Anchors open doors for supplier networking event

***** Issued on behalf of the Leeds Anchors Network *****

Inclusive growth

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17 Feb 2025

Innovation@Leeds funding aims to provide launchpad for future business success

Funding has been confirmed for seven projects that will provide support to business trailblazers in Leeds and strengthen the city’s reputation as an innovation hotspot.

Business support

Street marshals receive commendation after saving woman’s life: Marshals with Cllr Harland

17 Feb 2025

Street marshals receive commendation after saving woman’s life

Trained security staff who provide support on Leeds’s streets have received a special commendation for their work after saving a woman’s life earlier this year.

Safer Leeds City centre

Statement on £15m funding for two cultural projects in Leeds: Temple 1

17 Feb 2025

Statement on £15m funding for two cultural projects in Leeds

Leeds City Council has today welcomed confirmation of £15m in central government funding for two major cultural projects.

Regeneration South Bank Leeds Arts

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14 Feb 2025

Parents urged to vaccinate children against measles amid a rise in cases

Parents and carers are being urged to ensure their children have the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine amid a rise in measles cases nationwide, including in Leeds.

Health

Free and low-cost half term activities in Leeds: Free and low-cost things to do over half term

12 Feb 2025

Free and low-cost half term activities in Leeds

Looking for free and low-cost things to do with the family over the February half term? Check out our list of events and activities taking place in Leeds.

Museums and galleries Families

City’s inspirational women honoured as historic plaques unveiled: Inspirational women plaques

11 Feb 2025

City’s inspirational women honoured as historic plaques unveiled

The names of inspirational women who made their mark on Leeds have been officially etched in history today.

In a landmark project, plaques honouring the names of six trailblazing women from the city’s past were unveiled in the prestigious council chamber of Leeds Civic Hall.

Leeds Civic Hall Arts