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Historic relics from Leeds’s very first railway station have helped rediscover the city’s fascinating track record after being unearthed during an archaeological dig.

The remains of the former Marsh Lane station, which opened exactly 190 years ago this week, were revealed during a recently completed excavation carried out in the city centre.

One of the world’s most unique performance spaces will welcome two pianists from Leeds’s twin city for a special performance this weekend.

The spectacular Pianodrome at Leeds City Museum will play host to pianists from Brno, in the Czech Republic this Sunday, September 22 as part of the Leeds International Piano Competition.

The magnificent Pianodrome, the world’s first amphitheatre of its kind made entirely from up-cycled pianos, was visited this week by expert piano tuner John Tordoff, who was at the museum to ensure the Pianodrome was on song ahead of the concert.

Leeds City Council has published an update on its five-year medium term financial strategy, outlining the severe difficulties it faces to deliver balanced budgets in the face of the continued need to make significant savings.

The Leeds Digital Careers Fair returns to the first direct arena in the city on Tuesday 24 September.

Local residents, schools and businesses are being asked to feedback on proposals to improve walking and cycling routes around the Crossgates area. 

Leeds city centre will host a hugely popular festive market once again this Christmas after a triumphant debut year, it was announced today.

An improved Leeds Christmas Market will officially be back from Friday, November 22, bringing around 70 traditional stalls from international, national and local traders to two key locations in the city centre.

Leeds City Council has confirmed the appointment of Mariana Pexton as interim chief executive in a unanimous vote of its full council.

Leeds City Council is backing the first phase of West Yorkshire’s mass transit scheme, in a report due to go before senior councillors next week.

The city’s senior councillors are set to hear more about inspiring plans to honour some of the trailblazing women who have made history in Leeds.

Members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will next week be asked to give their backing to plans to add the names of six inspirational women to the walls of the council chamber at Leeds Civic Hall.

Leeds City Council chief executive Tom Riordan has confirmed his leaving plans after being appointed to a leading role in driving the improvement of health outcomes across the country. 

Kirkgate Market will play host to a special event showcasing a range of support services on offer in Leeds as the city comes together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024.

A compelling programme of illuminated artworks will wow crowds in Leeds this October when the dazzling spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns for its landmark 20^th edition.

The UK’s largest light art festival, Light Night will be back in Leeds city centre on October 24 and 25, bringing a programme of incredible, large-scale projections, live street theatre and interactive installations to some of the city’s most recognisable buildings and locations.