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Lotherton has welcomed a hopping troupe of wallabies into the wide range of animals hosted at their popular outdoor zoo.

Have your say on the proposals, between the centre of Leeds and Hyde Park and Woodhouse areas of the city, by Monday 16 December 2024.

Two artists – each with their own Leeds connection - will have their ground-breaking works displayed at the city’s art gallery this week.

November will see Leeds Art Gallery launch Stuart Croft: Eternal Return and Silent Echoes Spoken Truths: Curtis Holder, with the exhibitions opening jointly on November 8.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung warmly invites everyone to join her on Remembrance Sunday as she leads the city’s tribute to servicemen and women who have lost their lives in service of their country.

Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads.

An impressive, brick-by-brick recreation of John Smeaton’s famous Eddystone Lighthouse has gone on display in Leeds alongside the 230-year-old designs which inspired it.

Civil Engineer and railway enthusiast Mark Calvert designed the model and then printed each part on a 3D printer, after an illuminating study into the famed Leeds-born engineer’s original masterwork.

A playground in Meanwood is now open again after a significant refresh of the play equipment. The refurbishment is one of the many play areas across Leeds that have seen improvements this year.

Dozens of back-to-back terraced homes are set to receive energy efficiency upgrades as Leeds City Council continues its efforts to deliver the best possible housing standards for all local communities.

New funding is on offer for projects that will help local business innovators make a positive difference to life in Leeds.

Full council to formally approve appointment in November

The stunning sights and sounds of Light Night Leeds transformed the city centre last night as the incredible cultural spectacle returned for its 20th edition.

A huge programme of mesmerising illuminated artworks from around the world arrived at well-known buildings and locations in Leeds for the event’s first night, with the stunning show set to continue this evening (Oct 25).