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The murals, painted by artist James Mayle and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund celebrate heritage and wildlife, add vibrancy to the area and act as a deterrent for vandalism. 

“Fostering’s a bit of a roller coaster but I wouldn’t change it for a minute”

Final budget proposals to be discussed in February

Construction work has started on a scheme that provides further proof of the burgeoning success of Leeds’s Council Housing Growth Programme (CHGP).

Inspirational women who have made their mark on Leeds are set to have their names etched in history at Leeds Civic Hall.

People across the city are being asked to help decide which remarkable women from history will have their names inscribed on the walls of the building’s prestigious Council Chamber.

The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to the Leeds first direct arena next month, showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across the city.

A tiny loom designed to give a miniature masterclass on Yorkshire’s textile prowess has been carefully conserved in the shadow of its super-sized sibling.

The scale model, less than half a metre high, recreates in astonishing detail the hulking machines manufactured by Barnsley’s Wilson and Longbottom, who made looms for factories around the world during the golden age of Yorkshire textile production.

A new exhibition at Leeds Art Gallery curated by Turner Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid explores cities and the urban environment through the eyes of women and gender non-conforming artists.

Found Cities, Lost Objects opens at the gallery on Friday (Jan 26).

The touring Knife Angel sculpture has arrived in Leeds, to send a powerful message and spark conversations about knife crime in the city.