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Pitch perfect project is delivering champion facilities for local footballers: Whinmoor 1

29 Aug 2024

Pitch perfect project is delivering champion facilities for local footballers

Work is under way on two new community football pitches as Leeds City Council once again shows its commitment to providing top-class sporting facilities for local residents.

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27 Aug 2024

Good luck message from Leeds as athletes go for Paralympic Games glory

Local athletes have received a stirring message of support from Leeds as they get ready to go for gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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12 Aug 2024

Olympic heroes are hailed as Leeds plans a champion homecoming

You’re our shining stars – that’s the proud message today from Leeds to the city’s Olympic Games heroes.

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New gym is the centre of attention for fitness fans: Rothwell 1

29 Jul 2024

New gym is the centre of attention for fitness fans

A Leeds leisure centre is looking in great shape for the future following a major overhaul of its gym.

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Approval granted to replace ageing leisure centre with state-of-the-art sports hub: Fearnville 1

10 Jul 2024

Approval granted to replace ageing leisure centre with state-of-the-art sports hub

Plans to transform an ageing leisure centre site into a new state-of-the-art sports and wellbeing hub have been approved by members of Leeds City Council’s north and east plans panel.

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Perfect 10 for cyclists as Leeds marks anniversary of Grand Depart: 2024 Legacy Ride

04 Jul 2024

Perfect 10 for cyclists as Leeds marks anniversary of Grand Depart

Hundreds of cyclists will hit the streets of Leeds this weekend as the city celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Tour de France Grand Depart’s visit to Yorkshire.

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New sports hub will be a champion asset for Leeds community: Holbeck-2

07 Jun 2024

New sports hub will be a champion asset for Leeds community

A former school site in Leeds is set to be transformed into a state-of-the-art community sports hub.

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Countdown continues to cycling event inspired by Yorkshire's Tour de France moment: Legacy logo

17 May 2024

Countdown continues to cycling event inspired by Yorkshire's Tour de France moment

Preparations are continuing in Leeds for a high-profile sporting occasion that promises to give cyclists the ride of their lives.

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Miles of smiles expected as city comes together for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: Leeds Marathon

10 May 2024

Miles of smiles expected as city comes together for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Let’s do the city proud – that’s the message to local residents ahead of this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in partnership with Clarion.

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Football’s coming home to Millennium Square as city hosts Euro 2024 Fanzone: Fanzone background (1468x852px)

10 May 2024

Football’s coming home to Millennium Square as city hosts Euro 2024 Fanzone

Football fans can follow England’s hunt for glory this summer as Millennium Square hosts a Euro 2024 Fanzone at the heart of Leeds city centre.

Supporters will have the chance to cheer on Gareth Southgate and the team, with all the big game action shown live on the square’s high-definition, giant LED screen.

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'Plan ahead' message as city prepares for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: Marathon 2

26 Apr 2024

'Plan ahead' message as city prepares for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

People in Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead as the city limbers up for one of its biggest sporting and fundraising events of the year.

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