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Leeds City Council is proposing to remove the two trees near to Otley Bridge from this Friday (31 January) so work can begin to replace the deteriorating pedestrian footway.

A pedal-powered prototype designed by a Leeds inventor to take on the toughest terrain has been put through its paces at a Leeds museum.

The hulking Fen Easy Rider bicycle was made in the late 1970s to tackle the rugged roads bordering parts of the British countryside, and gives a remarkable insight into the fascinating story of Leeds pioneer Henry Brown, who recently died at the age of 102.

Cherished childhood stories are being retold to visitors thanks to a nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds.

The Story Time exhibition at Abbey House Museum features a huge variety of historic books and games, each exploring the magical world of children’s stories.

Protection for Morley’s unique architecture and historic character was increased on Tuesday 21 January as a newly combined and enlarged conservation area and management plan was adopted.

Leeds City Council and Opera North are thrilled to announce the return of the hugely popular 80s Classical, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 on Millennium Square.

Celebrating its sixth sensational season, the event welcomes iconic artists including Kim Wilde, Roland Gift (of Fine Young Cannibals), Go West, and Jaki Graham, promising an evening filled with nostalgia, incredible music, and unforgettable memories.

The son of the man dubbed ‘Britain’s Schindler’ will deliver the keynote speech at this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day civic event as Leeds marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Music lovers have today been given their first look at the city’s new 21^st century music centre at Leeds Central Library.

Set to be a hit with the city’s budding recording artists, musicians and podcasters, the project has seen the building’s historic music library transformed into a dynamic new space, complete with specially created walk-in recording studios, pianos and podcasting facilities.

Banstead Park in Harehills has received a brand-new mural celebrating the local community and the vibrancy of nature and wildlife.

Leeds Kirkgate Market is celebrating a bumper 2024 and looking ahead to an even better 2025 as it continues to feel the transformative effects of a multi-million pound investment programme.

The old eight-lane running track at Temple Newsam is set for a complete refurbishment after Leeds City Council and the running community of East Leeds receives a £15,000 grant from the Movement Fund.

Leeds City Council is installing temporary traffic signals on Otley Bridge from this Thursday (16 January) reducing it to a single lane to facilitate pedestrians crossing over the River Wharfe.