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The city centre will be a sea of red, white and blue this Sunday as Leeds shows its support for service men and women past, present and future at the annual Armed Forces Day 2024.

Event being held at first direct arena on June 25

A centuries-old court report from the infamous trial of King Charles I will be revealed later this month during a fascinating event in Leeds.

The remarkable book was created more than 360 years ago, and recounts in exhaustive detail the unprecedented week-long trial in 1649, which saw the King convicted of tyranny and treason and sentenced to death in the aftermath of the English Civil War.

An eye-catching Leeds sculpture is walking away after six years on City Square, leaving behind a lasting public art legacy.

Legs Walking has been a feature on the square ever since it was kindly loaned to the city by a private collector in 2018.

The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, has now asked for it to be returned, which will see the colourful sculpture carefully removed from beside the Mill Hill Chapel this week. The sculpture will remain on public display in a yet-to-be-announced new location in Yorkshire.

Senior councillors are to be asked for permission to consult on proposed changes to the way Leeds City Council provides transport assistance for post-16 learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Leeds City Council has confirmed its commitment to commemorating the inspirational life and achievements of the late Rob Burrow.

The lists of candidates standing for election to parliamentary constituencies in Leeds in the General Election 2024 on July 4 have been published.

A former school site in Leeds is set to be transformed into a state-of-the-art community sports hub.

A daring depiction of the famous Thames waterside has travelled from Leeds to London for a new exhibition showcasing the capital’s unique influence on artists around the world.

Leeds Art Gallery’s bold and colourful Barges on the Thames shocked Edwardian art lovers when it was unveiled in 1906 by trailblazing Parisian artist André Derain.

New court orders restricting access to more than a dozen tower blocks have underlined Leeds City Council’s steadfast commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and creating safer communities.