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Celebrating 10 years of 'invaluable' foster carer peer support network in Leeds: Mockingbird hub anniversary

20 May 2025

Celebrating 10 years of 'invaluable' foster carer peer support network in Leeds

A foster carer has praised the ‘invaluable’ help provided by a series of nurturing networks which have just celebrated 10 years of supporting families in Leeds.

Fostering

Leeds marks German relationship at Dortmund Square: Dortmund Square 6 sml

20 May 2025

Leeds marks German relationship at Dortmund Square

German dignitaries attending UKREiiF have visited Dortmund Square to see how Leeds City Council plans to continue celebrating its twinning relationship with the North Rhine-Westphalia city. 

International relations

Surprise meerkat pups welcomed at Tropical World: Meerkat pup

19 May 2025

Surprise meerkat pups welcomed at Tropical World

A meerkat surprised staff at the Leeds zoo with two little babies last month and keepers are saying mum is keen to show them off to the world.

Tropical World

Talent and tenacity is celebrated in champion style at 2025 Leeds Sports Awards: Awards 1-2

16 May 2025

Talent and tenacity is celebrated in champion style at 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

Famous names and unsung heroes took centre stage last night at the 22nd annual Leeds Sports Awards ceremony.

Leisure and sport

New gallery show explores work of internationally renowned artists: (FULL SIZE 300dpi) To Improvise a Mountain - Leeds Art Gallery (MAY 2025) ©Rob Battersby 10

16 May 2025

New gallery show explores work of internationally renowned artists

A captivating new exhibition in Leeds has brought together work by generations of artists from around the world.

To Improvise A Mountain opens at Leeds Art Gallery this week and has been curated by leading contemporary artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.

Leeds Art Gallery Museums and galleries

Leeds City Council Logo

12 May 2025

Joint statement on India-Pakistan conflict

Comment issued by civic and faith leaders in Leeds

Community groups International relations

Letters issued to Leeds postal voters of important need to renew their details: Oct 2023 Postal voting visual

12 May 2025

Letters issued to Leeds postal voters of important need to renew their details

Deadline of January 2026 for voters to update their details, or have their postal vote option cancelled

Elections

City’s tiny Saxon treasure has a big story to tell: image00011-5

12 May 2025

City’s tiny Saxon treasure has a big story to tell

A beautiful ancient Saxon pendant buried for more than 1,200 years in a Leeds field is giving experts a fascinating glimpse into life in early medieval Yorkshire.

Believed to date from the eighth century, the gilded pectoral cross may have once been a badge of office for an important church leader or official and was unearthed last year by a metal detectorist.

Museums and galleries Arts

On your marks and get set for the 2025 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: Leeds Marathon-2

09 May 2025

On your marks and get set for the 2025 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Final preparations are under way for this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and the wonderful mix of athletic endeavour and community spirit it brings to the city’s streets.

Leisure and sport Events

Park-goers reminded about BBQ ban in Leeds parks: BBQs 2

09 May 2025

Park-goers reminded about BBQ ban in Leeds parks

As Leeds enjoys summer temperatures, park visitors are reminded that barbecues are not permitted in the city’s parks, to protect the parks and their wildlife.

Parks and countryside Parks estates Public safety