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Leeds Health and Care Partnership - Response to area SEND inspection report

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:01:00 Z

Leeds Health and Care Partnership welcomes today's area SEND inspection report from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission. It provides an important, independent assessment of our services and a clear starting point for the next stage of improvement.

Leeds will be pitch perfect for cricket fans during Women’s T20 World Cup

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:43:00 Z

Leeds is set to catch yet more international sporting attention as the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (WT20WC) arrives in the city this week.

Experts earn their stripes with iconic tiger TLC

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:43:00 Z

It was once one of the animal kingdom’s most impressive apex predators and for generations has been the striped sentinel guarding the entrance to Leeds City Museum.

But an expert clean-up crew has discovered even the famous Leeds Tiger can fall prey to the passage of time and occasionally needs some careful pampering.

Council congratulates Kevin Sinfield on his knighthood

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:30:00 Z

Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner knighted in King's Birthday Honours, while foster carer Linda Harrison-Simcock receives OBE

Tasty milestone shows Market Kitchen has right ingredients for continued success

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:01:00 Z

Big smiles were the order of the day at Leeds Kirkgate Market as its Market Kitchen street food hall celebrated a decade of delicious dishes and rave reviews.

City’s heroes of ’66 remembered as World Cup stars warm up

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 Z

Leeds United’s World Cup winning heroes are being remembered by the city’s librarians as England's current crop prepare to kick off their bid for glory this summer.

An inspirational photograph of 1966 legends including Jack Charlton and Norman Hunter being welcomed back to Leeds after The Three Lions’ historic triumph is going on display at Leeds Central Library alongside a book featuring their signatures alongside other Elland Road icons.

Leeds Armed Forces Festival marches forward as Battle of Britain ‘ace’ honoured

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:38:00 Z

Second World War pilot honoured as armed forces themed events take place across the city.

Full steam ahead for city’s historic loco project after major funding boost

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:58:00 Z

Plans to showcase the city’s historic collection of locomotives are on the right track after being awarded a major funding boost, it was announced today.

The locomotive shed at Leeds Industrial Museum, which houses an incredible array of historic, Leeds-built machines, has been closed since being badly damaged by the Boxing Day Floods of 2015.

Response to the Southampton Tragedy and Appreciation for Community Support

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:25:00 Z

On behalf of the Sikh community of Leeds, we wish to express our deep sorrow and condolences following the tragic murder in Southampton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Henry Nowak's family and friends, and all those affected by this heart-breaking incident.

Key milestone for new council housing development in Leeds

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:18:00 Z

Work on a new council housing development – set to deliver dozens of affordable homes in a Leeds community – has reached a key milestone.