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Leeds school a success in anyone's language
Leeds' most culturally diverse high school where pupils speak 37 different languages has made the grade with school inspectors. Read more»
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Pupils get the chance to be Mayor of Leeds for the day
School children from across Leeds are competing to become Mayor for a Day and help switch on the Christmas lights. Read more»
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War zone Kate gets posting to...Morley
She made her name as a BBC reporter in the war zones. Read more»
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Leeds pub is hit with judges
A Leeds pub has received a gold award from the Leeds in Bloom summer competition. Read more»
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Leeds school a success in anyone's language  - 15 Oct 2008

Leeds' most culturally diverse high school where pupils speak 37 different languages has made the grade with school inspectors. Read more»
Pupils get the chance to be Mayor of Leeds for the day  - 15 Oct 2008

School children from across Leeds are competing to become Mayor for a Day and help switch on the Christmas lights. Read more»
War zone Kate gets posting to...Morley  - 14 Oct 2008

She made her name as a BBC reporter in the war zones. Read more»
Leeds pub is hit with judges  - 14 Oct 2008

A Leeds pub has received a gold award from the Leeds in Bloom summer competition. Read more»
Leeds gran, 73, gets karate black belt  - 14 Oct 2008

A supergran has become the oldest woman in the UK to earn a karate black belt after promising her dying husband that she would fight on until she won the sport's highest accolade. Read more»
New name plan for Leeds Metropolitan University  - 14 Oct 2008

It helped Dame Kelly Holmes to two Olympic golds and counts Rugby Union boss Ian McGeechan as a former student. Read more»
Plans for £12m Leeds dance centre wins backing  - 13 Oct 2008

Plans for a £12m dance centre at Quarry Hill in Leeds have won the backing of councillors and impressions of the new headquarters have been unveiled. Read more»
Leeds primary school wins national award  - 13 Oct 2008

A Leeds school has won an award in a national competition to celebrate educational excellence. Read more»
Gok Wan turns on the style at opening of Clarence Dock  - 13 Oct 2008

Fashion guru Gok Wan gave Clarence Dock a stylish finishing touch with a fashion extravaganza at the weekend. Read more»
Leeds pupils on mission to solve global problems  - 13 Oct 2008

Forty young people from high schools across Leeds have returned from the United States after a mission to solve the problems of the world. Read more»
England has World Cup in its sights thanks to Leeds  - 10 Oct 2008

The England Rugby League will attempt to win the World Cup in Australia later this month and are being helped by optometrist Simon Falk. Read more»
Leeds Brewery celebrates supermarket giant deal  - 10 Oct 2008

It's three cheers for micro brewers Sam Moss and Michael Brothwell who have signed a deal with a Leeds supermarket giant to supply it with their bottled beers. Read more»
Leeds restaurateurs to open Milan eaterie  - 10 Oct 2008

One of the area's most successful restaurant brands is looking to expand a little further afield – by opening a franchise in Milan. Read more»
Leeds bar is hottest place on the planet  - 9 Oct 2008

A new Leeds bar is officially the hottest place on the planet with the invention of a fiery new drink containing the world's hottest chilli. Read more»
Leeds pupils happy to hop onto their walking bus  - 9 Oct 2008

Youngsters have been banging the drum about the benefits of walking to school. Read more»
Kaiser Chiefs at Leeds Academy  - 9 Oct 2008

Kaiser Chief's frontman Ricky Wilson showed more than his usual cheek at the opening gig of the newly refurbished Leeds Academy last night. Read more»
Grand reasons to celebrate for Yorks sporting clubs  - 8 Oct 2008

Sports clubs in West Yorkshire are celebrating cash windfalls. Read more»
Harewood House gardener 'best in country'  - 8 Oct 2008

Not even an "Oscar" for his handiwork can dent the modesty of Harewood House head gardener Trevor Nicholson. Read more»
From glass act to class act... as Kaisers top first Academy bill  - 8 Oct 2008

The Leeds Academy opens tonight with city favourites Kaisers Chiefs topping the bill. Read more»
Leeds band a Czech hit  - 7 Oct 2008

Leeds big band Bassa Bassa proved a big hit when they travelled to the Czech Republic to take part in the "Leeds Days in Brno" festival. Read more»
Excitement builds for fashion show at Clarence 'Gok'  - 6 Oct 2008

With just one week to go until the most spectacular fashion extravaganza Leeds has ever seen, Clarence Dock is preparing to launch a new shopping experience in true style. Read more»
Leeds Rhinos return from historic Grand Final victory  - 6 Oct 2008

Thousands of fans celebrated Leeds Rhinos' historic Grand Final triumph at an emotional Headingley homecoming. Read more»
Olympic heroine unveils sports facility  - 6 Oct 2008

Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has unveiled a new world class sports performance centre at Leeds Metropolitan University. Read more»
Leeds film festival bosses seeking volunteers  - 6 Oct 2008

Movie lovers are being given the chance to take on a crucial cameo role at this year's Leeds International Film Festival. Read more»
£50,000 for Ilkley Moor  - 6 Oct 2008

Ilkley Moor is to get £50,000 lottery cash to tackle wear and tear from nature and thousands of visitors. Read more»
Banksy's artwork on Leeds barn has £35,000 price tag  - 6 Oct 2008

What has an international graffiti artist and a Leeds farmer got in common? Read more»
Bangkok's Lady Boys to make Leeds debut  - 3 Oct 2008

In hot pants and with feather boas they are a picture of glamour ...even on a cold and rainy day in Leeds. Read more»
Leeds' Pigeon Detectives fly in for single signing  - 3 Oct 2008

Fans of Leeds indie rockers The Pigeon Detectives can get up close and personal with their heroes later this month. Read more»
Leeds opera singers win top award  - 3 Oct 2008

The Leeds Gilbert and Sullivan Society has won a prestigious award for its recent production of Ruddigore. Read more»
Henry to star as Othello on stage  - 3 Oct 2008

Comedian Lenny Henry is to make his stage acting debut in the role of Othello, it has been announced. Read more»
Campaigners bring standstill to Leeds  - 2 Oct 2008

If you're walking through Leeds on Friday night next week and all the people around you suddenly stop in their tracks, don't panic. Read more»
Leeds teacher encourages clowning about  - 2 Oct 2008

A West Leeds High drama teacher has just picked up one of the top accolades in his field after being made a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Read more»
Wednesday 15 Oct 2008
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