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A stunning 540-year-old manuscript filled with beautifully illustrated tips on how to stay on the right track throughout the year is going on display in Leeds.

Penned in around 1480 and inscribed on delicate vellum, the Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, or Book of Hours, contains forty-six vividly illuminated images depicting various duties to be carried out each month along with the signs of the zodiac.

Leeds City Council today passes on heartfelt congratulations and thanks to all the local figures recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List.

Scott Hall Leisure Centre is back open after major improvements to the gym.

The gym has had a complete refurbishment with new flooring, lighting and decorations.

Leeds City Council has also invested in new state-of-the-art equipment for the facility, including the latest gym equipment for a full workout. Including a new functional including an interactive mini sled track.

Two hundred years of seasonal storytelling have been brought together in a captivating collection of Christmas classics on display at Leeds Central Library.

A miniature copy of the King James Bible, which made headlines around the world when it was rediscovered during lockdown, is among the books on display, giving visitors a rare chance to see a highly unusual example of the original Christmas story.

Leeds city centre has enjoyed its busiest day for five years, as the arrival of the festive season prompted a seasonal surge in shoppers and visitors.

High tech cameras positioned at key locations across the city centre recorded their highest footfall figure since 2019 on November 30, the second weekend of the city’s Christmas market.

Plans for a programme of building repair work on a landmark Leeds street – currently closed to traffic for safety reasons – have taken a significant step forward.

Leeds City Council is prioritising pedestrian safety and is continuing to monitor the condition of Otley Bridge.

A special operation to tackle illegal, dangerous, and anti-social driving on Leeds’ roads has seen nearly 6,000 motorists arrested, fined or warned over their behaviour. 

Children who might otherwise go without this Christmas will benefit from tailored gifts and experiences thanks to the generosity of businesses in the city.

A collection of antique avian giants, spectacularly preserved in time more than a century ago, has been given some top-flight conservation by museum experts in Leeds.

The remains of some of the world’s largest birds, stored at the Leeds Discovery Centre, have been cleaned, measured and assessed by eagle-eyed curators, who were looking to ensure the precious objects are in the best possible condition.

Health bosses in Leeds have expanded their stop smoking services to help encourage residents to kick the habit – as figures show there are currently more than 111,000 people in the city who still smoke.

An outdoor play and learning scheme has ramped up the fun factor for a local community and underlined Leeds City Council’s steadfast commitment to giving children and young people the very best start in life.