Leeds
Leeds Residents Urged To Make An Effort For National Recycle Week
Leeds residents are being asked to ramp up their recycling efforts for national recycle week. Now in its 15th year, the initiative has grown each year with a large number of local authorities and community groups joining in with the initiative...
Do You Know An Unsung Hero Who Deserves Recognition?
Nominations are now open for Leeds City Council’s Compassionate City Awards which are due to take place on 22 November. There is until 28 September to nominate individuals, communities and or organisations who always put others first and deserve to...
THE 15 BEST THAI Restaurants in Leeds (2020)
Whether you're hankering for a delicious Pad Thai or want to experience Thailand without having to leave the comfort of your home City - you'll be amazed at the variety of restaurants in Leeds which specialise in Thai cuisine. It's...
5 Victorian Buildings in Leeds That We All Love
During the 19th century, Leeds went from being a small town to being a successful manufacturing city and by the year 1881, it had a population of 88,000 people. Back-to-back houses were built to accommodate the growing work forces, mansions...
Show Your Support For The Rifle Regiment This Weekend In Leeds
The public is invited to show their support for The Rifles Regiment as they march through the streets of Leeds this weekend (15 September) to exercise their right to the freedom of the city. Saturday will bring together The Rifles, past,...
Leeds to Tackle Period Poverty Head On
Leeds City Council is proud to be the first city council in England to announce measures it is taking to combat period poverty within its schools. Councillor Jonathan Pryor (executive member for learning, skills and employment) is keen to ensure...
When Queen Played At Elland Road
On 29th May 1982, Elland Road was bustling with the sound of thousands of people. However, they were not there for a football game. Although they are still together and tour regularly, Queen is one of the most influential and...
Detectives Appeal Over Serious Sexual Assault in Leeds
Detectives are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault on a woman in Leeds this morning. At 6.45am today (3/9) police received a report that a woman had been attacked a short time before outside the closed down New...
Nukkad Brings Indian ‘Street Corner’ Food to Leeds
Nukkad means ‘street corner’ in Hindi and is the name of an exciting new Indian street food concept that has launched in the Merrion Centre in Leeds. There are food stalls on every street corner in India serving delicious, freshly...
Roll Out Of 20MPH Zones Continues In Leeds
Lower speed limits are set to be introduced in more residential areas across Leeds as part of a city-wide programme to reduce road casualties. The latest phase of Leeds City Council’s 20 miles per hour (mph) speed limit programme will...
