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A collection of vintage sailor suits designed to ensure stylish Victorian children looked ship shape has been revealed by museum experts in Leeds.

The eye-catching naval attire includes a classic range of blue and white outfits, dresses and bellbottom trousers, looks which became hugely popular for children during the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries.

Young people in Leeds can look forward to another sparkling summer of outdoor fun as the city’s annual Breeze In The Park entertainment extravaganza celebrates a special milestone.

Leeds is set to celebrate its rich cultural diversity with the return of the Leeds West Indian Carnival on the August Bank Holiday weekend, this year with a slightly updated route.

Today, representatives of the Roma community met with Leeds City Council to express their concerns about a family matter yesterday (18 July 2024).

The £2.91m proposals aim to reduce bus delays whilst improving the street environment for visitors and shoppers with wider pavements, planting and landscaping and more crossing points to encourage active travel journeys.

A park in the New Wortley area of Armley is set to get its own dedicated play area with climbing equipment and an agility play trail, in response to voices in the community.

After a successful bid for funding, Leeds City Council has announced that a new playground will be built at Oak Road Recreation Ground, known locally as Jailey Fields.

Earlier this week, the leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, deputy leader, Councillor Jonathan Pryor, and LGBT+ champion, Councillor Hannah Bithell were joined by members of the council's LGBT+ staff network outside the Civic Hall to show their support for Leeds Pride taking place this weekend.

Work is under way on a housing scheme that will provide dozens of high-quality affordable homes in Leeds.

Innovative plans to transform the way people are cared for in their own homes will be heard by councillors next week.

Leeds City Council has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain as well as being honoured for its work supporting LGBTQ+ children, young people and families across the city.