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The number of casualties on Leeds' roads has reduced over the last three years, according to figures announced by the council at the latest Vision Zero conference in the city.

Work on a new housing development has reached a key milestone as Leeds City Council continues to create high-quality affordable homes for local people.

Young people across Leeds are celebrating receiving their GCSE results today.

An intricate model ship carved from bone by a French prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars is among a fleet of maritime miniatures making waves at a Leeds museum.

Delicately crafted more than 200 years ago from what is believed to be whalebone, the incredible replica recreates in extraordinary detail a magnificent three-masted ship.

Sheepscar Beck is an historic watercourse that runs through the north of Leeds City Centre. Essential refurbishment works have been undertaken there to enhance flood resilience for over 250 businesses and 50 residential properties in Sheepscar and Mabgate.

National two-minute silence observed as part of service at the war memorial on Victoria Gardens

Young people in Leeds are celebrating after receiving their A-level and other post-16 results today.

Work to completely refurbish parks tennis courts across Leeds has finished, with 50 courts in 11 parks given new life.

The rates of children living with obesity in Leeds have fallen for the second year running, according to the latest data from Leeds City Council.

Leeds City Council’s Children and Families services have once again been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted – becoming the UK’s first core city to achieve the government inspectors’ highest possible grading three times in a row.

Stars from TV and sport in Leeds have given their celebrity backing to a campaign calling for more people across the city to sign up as ‘Suicide Prevention Champions’.

A captivating collection of illuminated artworks is set to transform the city this October when the stunning spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns.

Taking place on October 23 and 24, the hugely popular cultural showcase will be lighting up some of the city’s most recognisable buildings and locations with enthralling creations by artists from around the world.