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15 Aug 2025
Lord Mayor of Leeds leads VJ Day 80th anniversary commemoration
National two-minute silence observed as part of service at the war memorial on Victoria Gardens
14 Aug 2025
Leeds students celebrate A-level and post-16 results
Young people in Leeds are celebrating after receiving their A-level and other post-16 results today.
13 Aug 2025
Parks tennis courts given complete overhaul
Work to completely refurbish parks tennis courts across Leeds has finished, with 50 courts in 11 parks given new life.
13 Aug 2025
Latest data shows fall in childhood obesity rates in Leeds
The rates of children living with obesity in Leeds have fallen for the second year running, according to the latest data from Leeds City Council.
12 Aug 2025
‘Outstanding’ Ofsted three in a row for Leeds’ Children and Families services
Leeds City Council’s Children and Families services have once again been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted – becoming the UK’s first core city to achieve the government inspectors’ highest possible grading three times in a row.
11 Aug 2025
Suicide prevention campaign gets star-powered support in Leeds
Stars from TV and sport in Leeds have given their celebrity backing to a campaign calling for more people across the city to sign up as ‘Suicide Prevention Champions’.
08 Aug 2025
Landmark event Light Night Leeds returns this October
A captivating collection of illuminated artworks is set to transform the city this October when the stunning spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns.
Taking place on October 22 and 23, the hugely popular cultural showcase will be lighting up some of the city’s most recognisable buildings and locations with enthralling creations by artists from around the world.
04 Aug 2025
Agreement sets the stage for new Leeds Kirkgate Market leisure attraction
Plans for a new ‘container-style’ leisure attraction at Leeds Kirkgate Market have taken another significant step forward.
04 Aug 2025
City’s authors have the write stuff to star in new exhibition
A new exhibition celebrating the work of the city’s authors, poets, playwrights and scriptwriters is proving a real page-turner for visitors to a Leeds museum.
Literature in Leeds at Kirkstall’s Abbey House Museum showcases objects, memorabilia and personal stories which have inspired a generation of modern-day writers to create works enjoyed by audiences around the world.
01 Aug 2025
Leeds breaks glass ceiling with first year success of household collections
Yorkshire Day marks one year on from service starting