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Damage caused by a devastating Second World War air raid more than 80 years ago has been uncovered during the major redevelopment of historic Leeds Town Hall.

The true impact of the 1941 blast had been hidden behind repair work carried out in the aftermath of the bombings, before being exposed during recent work on the iconic building’s eastern wing.

Art-lovers in Leeds have the incredible opportunity to hang a work by one of the 20th century’s most influential artists over their mantelpiece this Christmas.

Henri Matisse’s eye-catching The Dancer (1949) is among the beautiful pieces available to loan as part of Leeds Art Gallery’s unique Picture Library lending scheme, the selection weekend for which runs this week until Sunday, November 30.

Stunning images of nature captured by renowned contemporary artists will shed new light on our relationship with the wonderful world of plants.

Plant Dreaming opens at Leeds Art Gallery today (Nov 14, 2025) and explores a number of imaginative, alternative perspectives on plants, fungi, and our interconnected planet.

An inseparable mum and daughter working together in local theatre for almost 30 years have given a peek behind the curtain of a beloved Leeds venue celebrating a major milestone.

Kath Harrison and her daughter Helen Shippin are integral parts of the hard-working costume and backstage team at The Carriageworks, which this year marks its 20^th anniversary at the heart of the Leeds local performing arts scene.

A captivating exhibition will shed new light on the life and work of renowned Leeds artist John Atkinson Grimshaw.

Grimshaw’s ‘moonlights’, as the artist called them, including depictions of Boar Lane and Park Row, will feature in Don’t Let’s Ask For the Moon: Nocturnes and Atkinson Grimshaw, which opens at Leeds Art Gallery this November.

Fascinating new illustrations reveal how a Saxon pendant unearthed in Leeds once looked as the ancient treasure is displayed for the first time in more than 1,200 years.

The beautiful, early medieval pectoral cross has gone on display at Leeds City Museum alongside hand drawn images showing how it could have appeared when it was possibly worn around the neck of a church official in the eighth century.

A mysterious iron cauldron sealed inside the walls of a Victorian house more than a century ago in a ritual to ward off evil spirits has been revealed in Leeds.

The fascinating find was made after reports of eerie occurrences at the house, and is now part of the Leeds Museums and Galleries collection, uncovering more about the lives, beliefs and customs of people in 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.

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.

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.

Museums in Leeds have secured almost a million pounds in funding to help safeguard their future and support a series of transformational projects at historic sites across the city.

Leeds Museums and Galleries have today been awarded a total of £952,000 following a successful bid for a share of the Museum Renewal Fund distributed by Arts Council England.

Plans for celebrations to mark 400 years since Leeds was awarded its first Royal City Charter are set to be shared with senior councillors.

Next year will see Leeds reach the remarkable milestone, four centuries after King Charles 1 officially recognised the city as a self-governing borough, a decision which changed the course of the city’s history and laid the foundations for modern-day Leeds.