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NEW EYE-CATCHING SCIENTIFIC SCULPTURE FOR UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

Arts & Crafts, Sculpture
A dramatic sculpture honouring revolutionary science will be in a prominent position on the side of the new Engineering and Physical Sciences development. The two-storey artwork by Sara Barker has been granted approval by Leeds City Council planning department. The sculpture will feature on the outside of the Sir William…

THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW HARROGATE

Arts, Arts & Crafts
Bursting with Christmas makes and crafty gifts, workshops, inspiration and ideas, the Harrogate show takes place from 22nd-25th November at the Harrogate Convention Centre.  Thousands of visitors flock to the show each year and whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner looking to knit your first scarf or…

WHITE ROSE SHOPPING CENTRE COMMUNITY AWARDS

Local News
The winners of the seventh annual White Rose Shopping Centre Community Awards, celebrating local Leeds heroes, were announced in a special ceremony. Winners include: Michaela Hardwick of White Rose’s Thomas Cook, who has raised more than £4,000 for St Gemma’s Hospice following the passing of Thomas Cook Store Manager Dominic…

FULNECK SCHOOL RAISES OVER £4,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITY

Charity
Pupils at Fulneck School in Pudsey have raised over £4,000 for an important local charity. The Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) supports the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and was the school’s chosen charity during the last academic year, voted for by pupils and staff. A series…

Councillors Endorse Transformational HS2 Plans For Leeds Station

Local News
A milestone in the preparations to bring HS2 high speed rail into the region has been reached as senior councillors endorsed the detailed case for transformational plans for Leeds Station. Leeds City Council executive board heard how it is imperative to have a fully-integrated, modern station in Leeds – already…

FANGTASTIC AND SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN EVENTS!

Special Features
CANNON HALL FARM OCTOBER 20-21, 27-28, 29-31 Pumpkin Festival and Wizardry School – There are thousands of pumpkins available for visitors to pick – and expert carvers will be on hand to help families create the perfect spooky lantern. Young witches and wizards get their own spell book and have…

Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot

Features, Footprints In The Sands Of Time
At the beginning of November across the country we celebrate Bonfire Night. We light bonfires and let off colourful fireworks to celebrate the foiling of the gunpowder plot all those centuries ago, but it is important to remember that while the event is seen as a fun and celebratory evening,…
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