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Game-changing new concept for Leeds museum revealed

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:03:00 Z

An ambitious vision for the future of much-loved Abbey House Museum has been revealed today.

Innovative proposals for the Kirkstall attraction would see the Grade II listed museum transformed into an immersive family-friendly visitor experience, playfully exploring the story of Leeds and celebrating the city’s past, present and future.

Morley town centre set for £1.1m transformation

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:06:00 Z

Major works to start in Morley following the appointment of a contractor to deliver public realm scheme

Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:02:00 Z

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Stephen Holroyd, is extending an invitation to the people of Leeds to join him this Remembrance Sunday.

Public health officials urge all eligible to protect themselves with winter vaccinations

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 Z

People across Leeds are being urged to protect themselves and their families this winter by taking up the offer of free vaccinations against flu and Covid-19.

City shines as Light Night Leeds makes memorable return

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:58:00 Z

Leeds looked stunning last night as the city’s annual dazzling light festival returned for the first of its two nights.

Famous soothsayer’s prophecies make for a spellbinding read

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:16:00 Z

A two-hundred-year-old book of prophecies foretold centuries ago by a famous Yorkshire soothsayer is among the spine-tingling texts being researched by librarians in Leeds this Halloween.

The curious tome is part of Leeds City Library’s special collections and is filled with a remarkable series of predictions once made by legendary fortune-teller and mystic Mother Shipton.

Leeds Business Anchors open doors to young people with care experience

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:03:00 Z

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New arrival set to become a familiar face at Temple Newsam's Home Farm

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:54:00 Z

A young Shire horse has become the latest resident at Temple Newsam's Home Farm, where she will begin training for a future role helping to bring traditional farming practices to life for visitors.

Final surfacing brings Dawsons Corner another step closer to completion

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:15:00 Z

Full route is revealed for 2027 Grand Départ in Leeds

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:07:00 Z

Preparations for the Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift moved up a gear today as full details of the route that cyclists will follow through Leeds were revealed.