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Leeds housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise celebrated its 30th anniversary by welcoming high profile speakers to its Annual General Meeting in Chapeltown. Former trade union leader Baroness Brenda Dean headed the impressive list which included the Lord Mayor of Leeds (Councillor Jane Dowson) and Arthur France MBE, chairperson of…

The ambitious bid to make their home city European Capital of Culture in 2023 has struck a chord with Leeds rockers The Kaiser Chiefs. The chart-topping band, who started out playing gigs in the city’s local pubs, have gone on to sell millions of records, and sell out venues worldwide.…

Local authorities from across West Yorkshire have signed an agreement that will see them work together even more closely to improve journey times and reduce congestion on the county’s key roads. Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield Councils have all agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding that will see them…

Proposals for the second phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme are going on show this month to communities upstream of the city centre. A series of drop-in events are being held in Kirkstall, Horsforth, Rodley and Apperley Bridge areas of Leeds, giving residents the opportunity to view options to…

People in Leeds can now access ethical financial services right in the heart of the city centre, with the recent opening of Leeds Credit Union’s flagship ‘Your Loan Shop’ in the Merrion Centre. The opening also marks the 30th Anniversary of Leeds Credit Union and it is estimated that over…

Leeds has once again wowed judges in a prestigious regional green competition. As part of a special ceremony held last month, In-Bloom groups representing communities from across the city were recognised for their tremendous green fingered efforts at the Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. It was also a day of celebration…