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Leeds parks officially recognised as some of the best in the country: Roundhay Park

16 Jul 2024

Leeds parks officially recognised as some of the best in the country

Seven parks and green spaces in Leeds have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark once more.

Parks and countryside Awards

Dance fan Margaret, 96, urges all to get active – as report investigates how to age well in Leeds: DPHAR - Margaret Nutter 1

15 Jul 2024

Dance fan Margaret, 96, urges all to get active – as report investigates how to age well in Leeds

Disco dancing Margaret Nutter has still got all the right moves after decades on the dancefloors of Leeds.

And now the 96-year-old great-grandma is encouraging everyone to get active to stay a step ahead of ageing as a new report investigates how more people in the city can live well for longer.

Health Older people

New homes are a champion tribute to swimming hero Doris: School 2

15 Jul 2024

New homes are a champion tribute to swimming hero Doris

Schoolchildren from Leeds have helped a new council housing development make a splash with a tribute to a local sporting great.

Housing

Millennium Square ready to roar the Three Lions to Euros final glory: Mill Square big screen (credit James Keane)

12 Jul 2024

Millennium Square ready to roar the Three Lions to Euros final glory

Tickets to watch on the big screen on Sunday night sold out

Events Millennium Square

Day to remember as city of Leeds pays tribute to Rob Burrow: Civic 1

12 Jul 2024

Day to remember as city of Leeds pays tribute to Rob Burrow

He did us proud – that was the heartfelt message as the city of Leeds paid tribute to Rob Burrow today.

Compassionate city Leeds Rhinos

Civic event will celebrate the inspirational life of Rob Burrow: Rob Burrow-4

10 Jul 2024

Civic event will celebrate the inspirational life of Rob Burrow

The city of Leeds will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Rob Burrow CBE at a commemorative civic event this week.

Compassionate city Leeds Rhinos

Approval granted to replace ageing leisure centre with state-of-the-art sports hub: Fearnville 1

10 Jul 2024

Approval granted to replace ageing leisure centre with state-of-the-art sports hub

Plans to transform an ageing leisure centre site into a new state-of-the-art sports and wellbeing hub have been approved by members of Leeds City Council’s north and east plans panel.

Leisure and sport Planning

Big butterfly fever at Tropical World this summer: Tropical World Butterfly Count 1

10 Jul 2024

Big butterfly fever at Tropical World this summer

Visitors can make some fluttery friends this summer and learn all about beautiful butterflies at Tropical World as they join in the Big Butterfly Count.

Tropical World Parks and countryside

Ten years since the Grand Depart: A weekend of cycling celebrations: Leeds City Council's safe and sustainable travel team with Dawn Barrett's sister

09 Jul 2024

Ten years since the Grand Depart: A weekend of cycling celebrations

Leeds was riding high over the weekend as it marked the 10th anniversary of Yorkshire’s unforgettable staging of the Tour de France Grand Depart.

Highways Cycling

Blockbuster night as champions crowned at movie-themed Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024: Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024: winners and sponsors

08 Jul 2024

Blockbuster night as champions crowned at movie-themed Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024

A stellar line-up of children’s champions stepped into the limelight for a night to remember at the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024.

Child Friendly Leeds

Perfect 10 for cyclists as Leeds marks anniversary of Grand Depart: 2024 Legacy Ride

04 Jul 2024

Perfect 10 for cyclists as Leeds marks anniversary of Grand Depart

Hundreds of cyclists will hit the streets of Leeds this weekend as the city celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Tour de France Grand Depart’s visit to Yorkshire.

Leisure and sport Events