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A strategic and ambitious roadmap aimed at tackling poverty and inequality in Leeds has been launched today.

Families in Leeds will have a chance to meet the festive season’s favourite couple as Lotherton’s spectacular Christmas Experience returns.

Tickets are now on sale for the award-winning family-friendly attraction, which this year will give visitors an opportunity to meet Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves as part of one sparkling seasonal package.

A unique number plate used by Lord Mayors of Leeds for more than 120 years has officially gone up for sale.

After comprehensive market testing, Leeds City Council has engaged three specialist dealers who will now manage the sale process for the historic U1 plate.

One of Tropical World’s pygmy marmosets was matched with a female through a breeding programme and has moved in with her at Drayton Manor Zoo.

Modest parking charges will be introduced at six car parks in the wider Leeds area to support improvements, accessibility and better management of busy car parks.

Active Leeds is opening the doors to all their gyms across Leeds on 24 September as they celebrate National Fitness Day.

Stunning new murals paying tribute to some of the city’s sporting heroes past and present have been unveiled in communities across Leeds.

The colourful artworks have been created by local artists as part of a landmark project celebrating the accomplishments of competitors including a record-busting swimmer and a legendary Leeds Paralympian.

A fabulous feast of festive fun will take over the city centre this November when the hugely popular Leeds Christmas celebrations return.

Launching on November 21, the seasonal extravaganza will include a stunning Christmas market on City Square along with a spectacular Winter Wonderland offering on Millennium Square, including the incredible outdoor ice rink.

Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion, make bus journeys quicker and more reliable, and promote sustainable travel options along this key route.

Vintage Victorian music hall tunes have been brought back to life this week for a series of historic performances more than a century in the making.

The corridors of Leeds Central Library are being filled with the sounds of once popular ballads which last entertained audiences in the city’s theatres and concert venues at the turn of the 19^th century.