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Penguin launches 10th WriteNow programme to champion under-represented writers in children’s books

Penguin Random House UK has opened applications for its 10th annual WriteNow programme, an award-winning initiative that seeks to find, mentor, and publish writers...

Contractor appointed for major upgrade of Leeds’ Fearnville Leisure Centre

A leisure centre upgrade is set to take a step forward with the appointment of a building contractor. Ageing Fearnville Leisure Centre in Gipton will...

Lumo parent company FirstGroup unveils plans to turbo-charge UK rail with new open access routes

FirstGroup plc, the owner of Lumo, has announced bold new plans to expand its open access rail services, a move designed to improve national connectivity,...

Leeds unveils 10-year vision to deliver £20bn growth and 100,000 new jobs

City Council has launched a 10-year Economic Vision and Delivery Plan designed to generate £20 billion in economic growth and create 100,000 new jobs...

Thousands dazzled as Light Night Leeds transforms the city

Leeds City Centre was transformed into a glowing gallery of light, sound and imagination as Light Night Leeds 2025 drew thousands of visitors to...

Leeds and Sheffield leaders unite to demand rail investment between Yorkshire’s biggest cities

Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are joining forces to push for “transformational rail investment” linking Yorkshire’s two largest cities. Leeds City Council...

Leeds residents urged to get protected with winter vaccinations

Leeds residents are being encouraged to protect themselves and their families this winter by taking up the offer of free NHS vaccinations against flu...

Wetherby High School set for re-build

A high school could get new classrooms and sports facilities after plans were drawn up for a rebuild. The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking...

Plans for 20-metre 5G mast in Bramley

A 20-metre mobile phone mast could be erected on a west Leeds street if plans are agreed with the council. The installation on a footpath...

Regional leaders to discuss how new UK-India business relationship can benefit women in trade

Business, policy and academic leaders from across West Yorkshire will gather in Leeds on 16 October to explore how the gender chapter of the UK-India...

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