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Events running from February 14 to March 8

The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair takes place this week, showcasing a range of paid employment and educational opportunities from across Leeds and the wider region.

A crumb of bread entombed thousands of years ago alongside an ancient Egyptian’s mummified remains has been discovered amongst an astonishing collection of microscopic treasures in Leeds.

Believed to be up to 3,000 years old, records show the tiny morsel was originally unearthed in Thebes, the site of some of the most famous and spectacular archaeological finds of the last century.

Collected and preserved by an unknown Victorian microscopist, it has since been stored as part of a collection of previously uncatalogued slides, which have only recently begun to be documented at the Leeds Discovery Centre.

A new report has highlighted the extensive work in Leeds to recruit and support foster carers as the city strives to meet an ever-increasing demand for placements to help change the lives of looked after children.

One of the world’s most beloved bunnies has hopped into Leeds City Museum this week, inviting visitors to celebrate a very special birthday.

From Friday (Feb 7) museum-goers can step inside the world of international phenomenon Miffy, the adorable rabbit created by Dutch artist and illustrator Dick Bruna, as the iconic character marks her 70^th anniversary with a new exhibition.

Funding approval sought to refurbish new base in Stourton

Leeds City Council has added its voice to the national conversation about plans for the reform of England’s Right to Buy housing scheme.

A network of lifeline organisations which support older residents across the city has seen funding secured for the year ahead as the council reaffirms its commitment to making Leeds the best place to grow old.

Final budget plans for 2025/26 released today

Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall is to remain open following a passionate response to a public consultation, it was announced today.

Leeds City Council has been consulting on the attraction’s future as the authority explores a range of proposals to address unprecedented financial pressures.

And after considering almost 10,000 responses, the council has taken the decision to withdraw the proposals as part of its budget plans for the coming year, which will be presented to the council’s executive board next week.

The second stage of consultation has launched today to improve two key roads linking Leeds to Wakefield and Pontefract.