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Volunteers can go the extra mile with roles at 2027 Grand Départ in Leeds

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:42:00 Z

People in Leeds have got the chance to play a supporting role during one of 2027’s highest-profile sporting occasions – the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Thousands of sports kits donated at Leeds kit swap event

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:00 Z

Over 3,000 pieces of sports kit have been donated to community groups and schools to tackle inequality and improve access to sport.

First openly gay couple become Lord Mayor and Consort of Leeds

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:31:00 Z

Councillor Stephen Holroyd and his consort, Simon Mapals, yesterday became the first openly gay couple to hold the office of Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor’s Consort of Leeds.

Council leader welcomes funding boost for regeneration projects

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:55:00 Z

The leader of Leeds City Council has welcomed new funding for regeneration projects that aim to deliver homes, jobs and opportunities for local people.

Leeds zoo receives national mark of excellence from experts

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:16:00 Z

Lotherton Hall’s Wildlife World has received an official mark of excellence from the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), as they get ready to celebrate Love Your Zoo Week next week (23-31 May).

New heritage framework for Leeds celebrates city’s Independent Spirit

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:14:00 Z

A new blueprint aimed at shaping the pivotal role heritage can play in the future of Leeds has been launched this week.

Independent Spirit: A Heritage Framework for Leeds has seen partners from across the city’s heritage sector come together to set out an exciting, shared vision for how heritage can help bring people together, strengthen communities and support the city in the years to come.

Leeds Partnership Powers Elland Road Transformation Forward

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:30:00 Z

Press release issued in collaboration with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and The Lowy Family Group

Picture Caption: Illustrative vision for the future redevelopment of Elland Road. Credit: LFG and RISE.

Free and low-cost things to do over May half term in 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 Z

Check out our picks for the best free and low-cost things you can do with your family in Leeds over the May half term.

Leeds’ sporting talent and commitment celebrated at the 2026 Leeds Sports Awards

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:26:00 Z

Press release sent on behalf of Leeds Sports Awards.

International artist designs striking new mural for city centre park

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 Z

A park in the centre of Leeds has received a transformative new mural by an internationally recognised artist to uplift the heart of the city.