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Kemi Badenoch speaking at a podium in a formal parliamentary setting, surrounded by seated MP's in suits and formal attire, with tiered benches and ornate woodwork visible in the background

Record low for Conservatives in opinion polls

A recent opinion poll conducted by IPSOS showed only 14% of people are still willing to vote blue.

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Leeds Civic Hall, a grand neoclassical building with two tall clock towers topped by golden owls, stands prominently in a public square. The façade features white stone columns and ornate carvings. In the foreground, a golden statue and a decorative clock add visual interest, while a few pedestrians walk across the square under an overcast sky.

Hundreds to sleep outside Civic Hall for homelessness awareness

With homelessness rates on the rise, Simon's big sleep out aims to help rough sleepers in Leeds.

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Modern gym interior with various exercise machines and equipment. Several people are present: one walking down the central aisle, two seated on benches using their phones, and others actively working out. The space features bright overhead lighting, gray flooring, and black ceiling panels.

Free gym access in Leeds to combat rising inactivity

In celebration of National Fitness Day, several gyms across Leeds will have free entry on 24th September.

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Thirteen women pose together outdoors on a grassy field, dressed in athletic wear. Some are kneeling in front while others stand behind, smiling and relaxed. Trees and a building are visible in the background. The group appears to have just finished a run.

Campaign launched to protect women running in Leeds

Statistics show women are feeling increasingly unsafe about going for a jog.

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Spiral staircase in the middle of The Leeds Library

Libraries in Leeds: A dying breed?

Libraries have been a diminishing quantity across the U.K. for a while now, with nearly 800 closing since 2010. But is the problem even greater

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book lot on black wooden shelf

Data shows a lack of libraries in Leeds

More than 50% of Leeds residents are more than a 15 minute walk away from a library.

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War memorial where service will take place.

Remembrance Sunday: Leeds prepares to pay tribute to the fallen

Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, will lead the act of remembrance service this Sunday.

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Picture of Youth Demand member holding sign

Youth Demand: The up and coming activist group in Leeds

Youth Demand are an activist group made up of young and passionate members of society looking to make an instant impact on current affairs...

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Aire Street Workshops building

Aire Street Workshops: historic building home to 31 creative businesses faces closure

Leeds City Council plans to sell Aire Street Workshops, a not-for-profit company which provides affordable work spaces for small creative businesses.

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National Wealth Fund Headquarters

National Wealth Fund Headquarters to be put in Leeds

The Chancellor of Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced that the National Wealth Fund's Headquarters will be based in Leeds.

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