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Record Number of Volunteers Needed For Trailblazing Rugby League World Cup 2021 Power Squad

The recruitment of 2,000 volunteers for the Rugby League World Cup 2021 in England will open for applications at 08:00am on 25 February 2021 via: volun

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25 February 2021

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Leeds crowned most ‘loyal to local’ city in the UK

Leeds crowned most ‘loyal to local’ city in the UK Tyl by NatWest urges consumers to keep supporting their local independents online and in person when loc

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10 February 2021

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Leeds nanny launches successful online bakery during the Pandemic

During the first lockdown, Leeds baker and nanny who launched an online brownie business as a ‘hobby’ has become so successful she is working round the clock to keep up with demand. Savannah Roqaa, known as The Savvy Baker, 24,

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9 February 2021

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Iconic Leeds Hotel to Undergo £16million Renovation

The QHotels Group today announced a £16million investment in a significant renovation of The Queens Hotel

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26 January 2021

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Leeds Entrepreneur launches a home ‘pop up’ cinema hire business

During the national lockdown, a Leeds entrepreneur launched a ‘pop up’ cinema hire concept called Home Cinema Hire Leeds, and as a result of its phenomenal success, it hopes to establish a national franchise. It was during lockd

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21 January 2021

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RLWC2021 Host Cities of Leeds and York Join Squad Trips List

Available now, fans can plan and purchase their ‘Squad Trips’ for Leeds and York as well as the opening ceremony weekend in Newcastle and Finals weekend in Manchester. Fans can book now via:

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17 December 2020

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Northern Ballet Win at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2020

Northern Ballet is delighted to have won the dance award at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards for its production of Victoria. Presented at a socially-distanced ceremony at the London Coliseum on Wednesday, Northern Ballet was nominated alongside Ball

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10 December 2020

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RLWC2021 To Stage End-Of-Year Ticket Promotional Sale

To be the first to hear about RLWC2021 tickets and other news sign up here: com/signup   Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) today (3 December, 2020) confirmed that they will launch an end-of-year-sale for

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9 December 2020

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Opera North Brings Festive Cheer To Communities Across The North This Christmas

Fidelio: livestream conducted by Mark Wigglesworth from Leeds Town Hall on Sat 12 Dec As You Are: A Leeds Soundwalk: opens on Sat 12 Dec with reduced group sizes of six

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3 December 2020

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Mural of inspirational Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow nears completion

A mural of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, whose courageous fight against motor neurone disease (MND) continues to inspire people from across the world is set for completion in Leeds city centre later this week. Depicted wearing the famous c

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2 December 2020

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