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LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture: An epic programme of bold spectacle and hidden stories will awaken the world to Leeds’ unique creativity

Work from the city’s internationally acclaimed artists and cultural organisations, alongside the diverse creativity brimming in all 33 Leeds wards, will feature in a...

‘Nightmare’ junction in Leeds needs money for revamp

Plans to revamp a “nightmare” north Leeds junction are currently “on pause” because of a lack of funding, local highways bosses have said. The roundabout...

Backlash over pulled bus service used by University of Leeds students as WYCA ‘disappointed’

Bus operator First is facing a backlash over its decision to end a key service used by University of Leeds students. The number 29, which...

‘Appalling’ Parliamentary boundary changes will ‘rip up Leeds’, Labour Councillor says

Proposed changes to Parliamentary boundaries will “rip up Leeds”, one of the city’s Labour councillors has said. Kevin Ritchie branded the carve-up as “appalling”, while...

Social housing block approved despite three-bed flats dispute

Plans to build a social housing block in east Leeds have been approved, despite claims Leeds City Council is “selling residents short” with its...

Controversial new rules for Leeds taxi drivers passed

Controversial changes to how Leeds taxi drivers are policed have been passed by the city council. Cabbies in the city who are guilty of minor...

Routes linking Bradford to Leeds and Dewsbury will be among first mass transit routes to be developed

Two routes linking Bradford with other West Yorkshire centres will be included in the first wave of a new mass transit plan. The West Yorkshire...

Only a quarter say feel they safe on Leeds’ roads, survey reveals

Only a quarter of people say they feel safe using Leeds’ roads, with those who walk or cycle more likely to feel in danger. A...

Backlash from neighbours over restaurant’s plan to stay open until 3am

A Kashmiri restaurant in north-east Leeds is facing a backlash over its plan to stay open until 3am. Neighbours of Shimlas, on Roundhay Road, fear...

Queen health fears: Under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, where her children and grandchildren are now gathering to be at her side. In an official...

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