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29 Jun 2026

Leeds leads the way in preventing misogyny in schools

Schools across Leeds will join forces later this week for a special event aimed at meeting the challenge of misogyny head on.

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New ‘learn to ride’ bike park opens at major attraction: Temple Newsam bike park opening

25 Jun 2026

New ‘learn to ride’ bike park opens at major attraction

Young riders can learn to bike safely as new bike park and playground opens at Temple Newsam’s golf club.

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Free and low-cost things to do in Leeds during February half term: Free and low cost things to do over half term banner

10 Feb 2026

Free and low-cost things to do in Leeds during February half term

Find out about free and low-cost events and activities taking place in Leeds during the February school holidays.

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Baby Week UK turns 10 in the city where it first began: Baby Week Leeds 4

13 Nov 2025

Baby Week UK turns 10 in the city where it first began

Leeds is marking a major milestone as the birthplace of Baby Week UK when the annual event for the city’s youngest residents returns – and this year celebrates its 10th anniversary.

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Farm family fun as Temple Newsam’s play barn launches after major renovations: Play Barn 1

03 Sep 2025

Farm family fun as Temple Newsam’s play barn launches after major renovations

The new play barn at Temple Newsam's home farm is set to open to the public on 20 September after works to convert the old cow byre have been completed. 

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Latest data shows fall in childhood obesity rates in Leeds: Obesity rates in children

13 Aug 2025

Latest data shows fall in childhood obesity rates in Leeds

The rates of children living with obesity in Leeds have fallen for the second year running, according to the latest data from Leeds City Council.

Health Children

Summertime fun is child's play with Breeze In The Park: Breeze In The Park-6

22 Jul 2025

Summertime fun is child's play with Breeze In The Park

Children and young people can look forward to fun times in the great outdoors as Leeds’s annual Breeze In The Park entertainment programme returns for another summer.

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New sign language boards at playgrounds hope to boost communication skills through play: BSL signs at Stanningley Park

02 Jul 2025

New sign language boards at playgrounds hope to boost communication skills through play

Children at playgrounds around Leeds are being encouraged to learn sign language as new fun educational boards are installed.

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New family hubs launched in Leeds to boost support for those in need of early help: Family Hubs

23 Apr 2025

New family hubs launched in Leeds to boost support for those in need of early help

A series of new ‘family hubs’ have been launched across Leeds to bring together a wide range of services for people to access help more easily.

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Annual gift campaign brings joy to families struggling this Christmas: CFL Christmas Gifting 2

17 Dec 2024

Annual gift campaign brings joy to families struggling this Christmas

Children who might otherwise go without this Christmas will benefit from tailored gifts and experiences thanks to the generosity of businesses in the city.

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