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MIDDLETON RAILWAY CELEBRATES RAILWAY 200 ON NEW YEARS DAY

 The Middleton Railway is delighted to be taking part in the “Whistle up” on 1st January to herald the start of “Railway 200”, a celebration of the opening of the Stockton to Darlington Railway.  

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27 December 2024

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City’s sparkling Christmas celebrations make Leeds top of the shops

Leeds city centre has enjoyed its busiest day for five years, as the arrival of the festive season prompted a seasonal surge in shoppers and visitors. High tech cameras positioned at key locations across t

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20 December 2024

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Christmas Wrapped: Richard Armitage voices “To Leeds, with Love” at The Queens as the spectacle launches

LeedsBID Illuminate Leeds with Spectacular Christmas Projection as the landmark Leeds building is brought to life, with stunning new city centre animation

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16 December 2024

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VICTORIA LEEDS CELEBRATES RECORD FOOTFALL WITH ‘CATCH THE MAGIC’ END OF YEAR SPECTACULAR

Yorkshire’s premier retail and dining destination, Victoria Leeds, is ending the year on a high with the centre reporting record footfall in Victoria Gate, and is celebrating with a huge giveaway activation.

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4 December 2024

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‘The Night Before NHS Christmas’

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the land , The sick were being cared for by an NHS hand” The experiences of Uchenna Akpuche, Staff Nurse at St James’s Hospital, Leeds, featur

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3 December 2024

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December at Leeds Heritage Theatres & Leeds on Film

Christmas is just around the corner. Warm up the cold winter nights with some of the many treats on offer throughout December at Leeds Heritage Theatres. Add a sprinkle of magic to your Christmas with Northern Ballet’s A Christmas Carol

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2 December 2024

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Panto magic as vintage Leeds Town Hall chandelier gets new lease of light

A stunning vintage chandelier which once lit up some of the biggest names in music has landed a dazzling new role in a fabulous festive panto.

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26 November 2024

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Farsley to Shine Bright with Inclusive Community Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On

Get ready to be dazzled as Farsley hosts a magical Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch-On event on Wednesday 27th November, starting at 6pm. This enchanting evening will illuminate Farsley in West Leeds with a procession of unique

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25 November 2024

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MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKET RETURNS TO SUNNY BANK MILLS

Sunny Bank Mills’ magical Christmas Market returns on Friday 29th November to Sunday 01 December 2024. The 3-day Christmas event will take place next weekend in the Mills’ iconic 1912 building in Farsley, Leeds.

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22 November 2024

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First glimpse of Narnia: production images reveal the magical world of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Leeds Playhouse has released magical new production images from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, bringing to life the enchanting world of C.S. Lewis’s beloved tale. These stunning images feature unforgettable characters, including the

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22 November 2024

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