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23 Oct 2025
New look for landmark street as heritage-led regeneration work delivers the goods
A regeneration scheme has tapped into the rich architectural and cultural traditions of Leeds to help deliver a bright future for a much-loved city centre street.
23 Oct 2025
Landmark occasion sees thousands dazzled by Light Night Leeds
The spectacular sights and sounds of Light Night Leeds returned to captivate crowds of thousands as this year’s annual cultural extravaganza got underway.
Many of the city’s most recognisable buildings and public spaces were completely transformed by a compelling programme of illuminated artworks from around the world during the first of the event’s two nights.
22 Oct 2025
Diseased trees lining highways identified for removal
Thousands of diseased ash trees on private and public land have been identified as in need of removal due to safety concerns, particularly around highways. An interactive map has been created to help landowners understand if they need to take action.
21 Oct 2025
Leeds and Sheffield – Better Connected: Political and business leaders champion rail investment between Yorkshire’s two largest cities
Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are travelling to Westminster to make the case for ‘transformational rail investment’ between the two city regions.
21 Oct 2025
Leeds residents urged to get protected with winter vaccinations
Free flu and Covid-19 jabs now available for those eligible
16 Oct 2025
Leeds flytipper handed suspended prison sentence after waste dumping spree
Successful prosecution brought by Leeds City Council's serious environmental crime team
15 Oct 2025
New licensing scheme aims to boost housing standards for tenants in private rented sector
Senior councillors have given the go-ahead to a scheme that aims to drive up the standard of private sector rented housing and deliver improved quality of life for thousands of people in Leeds.
15 Oct 2025
New report praises quality of adult social care in Leeds
Health and social care leaders at Leeds City Council have welcomed the findings of a new report which praises the quality of care delivered to adults across the city.
13 Oct 2025
Mesmerising artwork retraces history of beloved Leeds invention
A captivating tribute to world famous Leeds invention Spirograph will prove a dazzling draw for visitors to next week’s Light Night Leeds.
Spirograph Reimagined, created by artists Lesley Halliwell and William Card, will celebrate 60 years since Denys Fisher invented the hugely popular drawing device, which uses geometric patterns to create elaborate spiral drawings.
09 Oct 2025
A bow to The Duchess as museum toasts city’s music scene
A tribute to a legendary Leeds gig venue which hosted iconic acts Oasis and Nirvana is taking centre stage in a celebration of 60 years of the city’s music scene.
The Duchess of York on Vicar Lane, popularly known as The Duchess, was the setting for performances by some of the biggest names in rock and pop before closing its doors in 2000.
Now an impressive recreation of the historic pub is part of Music Leeds Us at Leeds City Museum, which looks back on six decades of unique musical heritage.