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Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn has officially opened a new £4.5 million affordable housing scheme close to the heart of the city. The development at Brown Lane East in Holbeck includes 18 two-bedroom flats and 24 three and four-bedroom houses for affordable rent and shared ownership.  All 42 properties have…

To mark the start of Leeds Trinity University’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Chancellor Gabby Logan has launched a fund to support students to achieve their ambitions – in addition to their degree programme. Leeds Trinity’s Inspiring Futures Programme supports students who want to start their own business, study abroad or those…

Up to 100 objects are being found in recycling waste in Leeds every month which pose a real risk to the workers who sort it. Leeds City Council and local health organisations are teaming up to raise awareness of the importance of safe disposal of needles and other sharp equipment…

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake has been announced as the new chair of Core Cities UK. Councillor Blake takes over from Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, who has been chair of the 10-city strong group​ for the last three-and-a-half years, since the formation of…

If you want to know what makes Leeds special and why more tourists than ever come to visit then look no further than the recent data from STEAM survey that measures the economic impact of the tourism industry. The City saw 26.21 million tourism visits in 2015, a 5.3% increase…

Following a successful inaugural year in 2015, NiddFest is returning to the picturesque landscape of Nidderdale, Yorkshire, from 5th-7th August, to present a weekend programme of literary greats. Focusing on celebrating nature in writing, the 2016 programme includes an intimate opening night with festival patron and poet laureate Carol Ann…