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Leeds ensures children across the city don’t go hungry this half term @MarcusRashford #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY.
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High praise from Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales! 👸. We were delighted to welcome The Princess of Wales to Leeds yesterday as she visited Kirkgate Market as part of the launch of @Earlychildhood's #ShapingUs campaign.
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Mural of inspirational Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow nears completion: @leedsrhinos @Rob7Burrow @leedsbeckett @BBCSport #Leeds
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rob Burrow – a freeman of our city, and a hero to so many both on and off the rugby field. Our thoughts are with Rob’s wife Lindsey and his children, his family and friends, and everyone who knew him.
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Excited to announce that Leeds has submitted its bid to host Eurovision 2023 for Ukraine, as part of our year of culture #LEEDS2023. #StandWithUkraine.#EurovisionLeeds.#Eurovision2023.#ESC2023.#Leeds4Eurovision4Ukraine
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We're absolutely thrilled that Leeds has made the shortlist to host @Eurovision next year on behalf of Ukraine! 🇺🇦🎵🥁 #StandWithUkraine #EurovisionLeeds #Eurovision2023 #ESC2023 #Leeds4Eurovision4Ukraine @Eurovision @LEEDS_2023
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A very special morning @LeedsMarkets where we were absolutely delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales! @KensingtonRoyal
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Delighted to announce that our chief executive Tom Riordan has been awarded the CBE for services to local government in the 2020 New Year’s Honours
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Huge congratulations to Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield - we're proud to announce that these two local heroes are being given the freedom of Leeds. It's a privilege to be able to recognise Rob and Kevin's inspirational achievements in this way. Read more:
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‘In a world full of adversity we must dare to dream’. The message written on the mural of inspirational Leeds Rhinos legend @Rob7Burrow which is now complete. The mural is located on the side of @leedsbeckett Student Union off Woodhouse Lane. @leedsrhinos @BBCSport #Leeds
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Congratulations to city triathletes Jonny Brownlee, Jess Learmonth, Georgia Taylor-Brown and @leedsbeckett student Alex Yee, who claimed gold in the first ever Olympic mixed triathlon relay! What an outstanding achievement. #TeamGB #Leeds.
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Following a government review, we have been informed that Leeds will remain in tier 3. We would again like to thank the people of Leeds for following the guidance and all the steps they are taking to keep themselves and each other safe. #togetherleeds @tomriordan @cllrjudithblake.
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Tonight our civic buildings are lit up in green for the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. We hope you can all have a meaningful and peaceful few weeks as we send our Muslim communities here in Leeds and around the world our very best. Ramadan Mubarak!
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A stunning new bridge honouring the legacy of David Oluwale has officially opened in Leeds today! Spanning the River Aire between Sovereign Street and Water Lane, the bridge is the culmination of a long-term project to honour David's memory 🌉❤️
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Huge thanks to all the Leeds City Council and Asda volunteers spending their weekend packing these hampers for children. So pleased we were able to make this happen 👏 #TogetherLeeds.
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Cllr Eileen Taylor has been officially announced as the new Leeds Lord Mayor. In taking office, Cllr Taylor is also the city's first black Lord Mayor. We wish Cllr Taylor the very best for the forthcoming year. #Leeds
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Thank you so much to @LUFC players and club for their amazing donation £50k to the Healthy Holidays Programme. This will provide around 7216 meals for 838 children. Donate now to support the campaign:. @MarcusRashford @LeedsCommFound #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY.
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Tracy Brabin, Labour and Co-operative Party, has been elected as Mayor for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Full results to follow. #WYElects
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We'd like to express our thanks to our sister city #Hangzhou in China who have sent a donation of 10,000 face masks for front-line care workers across the city. We have a long relationship with Hangzhou and have partnered with them many times over the last 30 years.
In these difficult times it's good to have the support of our friends from across the world. We received a donation of 10,000 masks from our Sister City #Hangzhou which have been distributed to front-line staff - xièxie! #InternationalLeeds #Cooperation .
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Temple Works explored as possible site for British Library North in Leeds after devolution deal cash awarded in Chancellor's budget
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If you're unable to leave the house due to the COVID-19 pandemic and worried because you don't have family or friends who can help please contact us now on 0113 3781877. You will be matched with a local volunteer. #togetherleeds #coronavirus #volunteer #leeds.
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Check out this amazing picture of The Headrow in 1943! It shows a crowd of thousands watching a wartime Women's Day parade which took place in the year Leeds had its first ever female Lord Mayor! #IWD2018 #womenshistorymonth
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Another encouraging fall in the Leeds covid-19 rate today to 325 per 100k people (Mon 351); positivity also down to 12.7% from 13.5. Let's keep doing this #TogetherLeeds so we can all #StaySafe !
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Secondary school students in Leeds learning about the impact of the Holocaust are set to become the first in Britain to experience a groundbreaking online live-guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial in Poland. Find out more:
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We'll be flying flags at half-mast on our main council buildings tomorrow in honour of this very special man. Leeds salutes you, Captain Sir Tom. #RIPCaptainTom
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Leeds local elections results:. Headingley & Hyde Park ward: Green gain. Elected: Tim Goodall. #LeedsElections
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Massive congratulations to Leeds's own @mattydiver this morning for winning GOLD in the men's synchronised 10m diving! 🥇🥳What a start to an exciting week of #Olympics action!.
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A very happy birthday to Marcelo Bielsa!🎂In honour of the @LUFC manager steering the club to the Championship trophy and back to the Premier League, staff @LothertonHall decided to name one of their new Humboldt penguin chicks Bielsa! 🏆🐧 #MOT #LUFC
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We're proud to announce Alford Gardner will receive The Leeds Award! Alford is one the nation’s last surviving HMT Empire Windrush passengers and the city’s only remaining Caribbean Second World War serviceman! Read more about his remarkable story here:
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Work has begun to create a stunning new footbridge across the River Aire which will commemorate the lasting and poignant legacy of David Oluwale, who drowned in the river in 1969 after being racially harassed. Read more here:
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We're so touched by all the lovely #rainbow artwork and messages of support for our refuse collection crews as they're continuing to do their jobs. You're really brightening their day. #rainbowsofhope
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So pleased to announce that our children’s services have once again been rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted 👏👏👏 A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. And what a way to mark 10 years of @Child_Leeds 🥳 Read the full press release:.
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We are absolutely thrilled that @Channel4 are coming to Leeds and are getting ready to give them a massive Yorkshire welcome.! #4alltheUK #4sparks #leedsleedsleeds @C4Press
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Key role for Leeds City Council chief executive @tomriordan in national coronavirus contact tracing programme #Leeds
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Amazing news for #Leeds! Children’s social care services in Leeds rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
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Civic buildings are lit up this evening to share our well wishes with the Sikh community across Leeds and the world as they celebrate #Vaisakhi today. Happy Vaisakhi! We hope you are all having a safe and joyous day.
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How about this incredible dress worn by #Leeds #Suffragette Leonora Cohen?! It caused quite a stir when she wore it to the #Leeds Arts Club Ball in 1914 and today it's our @LeedsMuseums object of the week! #Vote100 Read more about it here:
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Parks staff, members of our Cleaner Neighbourhoods Team and volunteers have been working hard to tidy up litter left strewn across Woodhouse Moor after large crowds gathered there yesterday. Please enjoy our green spaces responsibly and stay safe.
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They've only gone and won it!! Massive congratulations to the team @LeedsCityMuseum who have just been named the country's most family friendly #museum at the prestigious @kidsinmuseums awards! 🥳🥳🥳
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Further good news on the continuing downward trend in the covid-19 rate in Leeds as it's now 200.8 per 100k people today with positivity at 9.6% (weekend rates Sat 245.6/10.7%; Sun 220.4/10.2%). Let's keep doing this #togetherleeds !
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How about a huge round of Twitter applause for the fabulous @LeedsCityMuseum who’ve been named one of @GuardianTravel’s 50 favourite places in the UK today?! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳 @LeedsMuseums @tomriordan
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36 locations across Leeds to access free school meals during half-term. @MarcusRashford @LUFC #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY.
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From doctors to nurses and pharmacists, and from essential retail workers to delivery drivers and security staff, we would like to encourage everyone to be mindful of the extra pressure our key-workers are under and remember that kindness goes a long way.
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🚴♀️🚴♂️ New pilot scheme to enhance cycling safety on A65 - the first #PopUpBikeLane in #Leeds announced. 👉.#SafeStreetsSaveLives
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Despite media reports, Leeds is not an area of concern for COVID-19 nationally. New infection rates have continued to trend downwards over the last week to 8.6 per 100,000 today. Let’s do everything we can to keep infection rates low.
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If you live in Leeds and are unable to leave your home for groceries or essentials, you can call our dedicated hotline to be matched with a local volunteer who can help. ☎📞0113 378 1877.
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Leeds local election results:.Guiseley & Rawdon ward: Labour gain.Elected: Eleanor Thomson.#LeedsElections2022
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Councillors to consider backing for significant step forward for the British Library's ambitions for new public-facing centre at historic Temple Works in Leeds
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Warmest congratulations to local heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield on being made freemen of Leeds. The titles were conferred on Rob and Kevin during a special full meeting of Leeds City Council at Leeds Civic Hall today. Read more:
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🎺Very exciting culture news alert!🎺 A brand new package of funding to support the creation of post-lockdown live events and performances across #Leeds has been launched today!
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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!! Council Leader @cllrjudithblake congratulates @LUFC on lifting the Championship title with two games to spare: #LUFC #ALAW #MOT
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Leeds local election results:.Hunslet & Riverside ward: Green Party gain.Elected: Ed Carlisle.#LeedsElections2022
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Our amazing communities will continue to support each other as COVID-19 means self isolation for more vulnerable people. Many are volunteering their help and we want to ensure this is done in a coordinated, targeted and safe way. (1/2).
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Wow, wow WOW! Arc on City Square is absolutely jaw-dropping. Don’t miss it 😱@LightNightLeeds #LightNightLeeds2021
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The Leeds covid-19 rate has dropped below 300 and is now at 296 per 100k people, with positivity at 11.8%. The government will announce post-lockdown tiers tomorrow (it's their decision- local councils have no say in it) but meanwhile let's keep on doing this #TogetherLeeds!.
We have now launched a grant for #Leeds businesses and charities based in a business property (not your home or domestic premises). They must have fixed property costs of over £4k a year and have been severely impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. Apply at:
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Our gritters are continuing to work hard into the evening as the snow keeps falling. Overnight temperatures could be as low as -5 and they’ll be treating the primary network again at 3.30am. Please take care and avoid unnecessary journeys with icy conditions expected. #snow
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Leeds Civic Hall will be lit up in yellow and blue tonight and this weekend in support of Ukraine.
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Incredibly excited to announce that @LightNightLeeds is back this October with a spectacular new projection on #Leeds Civic Hall! International artists are currently working on a dazzling piece that explores the relationship between art and science!
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Very exciting news for you today 🚨 The incredible @LightNightLeeds is BACK this October and looks more amazing than ever! This year's theme is Back to Nature, with stunning illuminated artworks exploring the beauty and wonder of the natural world: 🌎💡🔦:
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We’re up at @TempleNewsam checking out their gorgeous new festive light trail! 🤩 absolutely beautiful!
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Our bin crews are doing an amazing job continuing to serve residents despite many of their teams in self-isolation, however we don’t currently have capacity to collect garden waste or extra rubbish.
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More fantastic news for culture in #Leeds! 🥳🎉 We're thrilled to announce today that we've been awarded a share of @ace_national's Cultural Recovery Fund, giving our cultural venues some crucial extra support to welcome you all back after the pandemic! ❤️
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We would also like to offer a very special thank you to Cllr Khan's predecessor as @LordMayorLeeds, Cllr Eileen Taylor. Due to the challenges of coronavirus, Cllr Taylor served Leeds as Lord Mayor for two years with great distinction and pride. #Leeds
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We will be lighting up our civic buildings over the weekend in red and white to show our support for England in the Euro2020 final on Sunday. We wish Gareth and the boys the very best of luck! #ThreeLions @England #Leeds
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Thankyou LUFC for your generous donation to the free school meals campaign. @MarcusRashford @LUFC @LiamCooper__ .#ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY.
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The Leeds covid-19 rate is still going down, although the pace is slowing slightly. Today it's 152.1 per 100k people, 7.1% positivity. Since Friday it's gone from 165.5/8.2% to 155.7/7.6% (Sat) then 153.4/7.4% (Sun). Let's keep going #togetherleeds with our efforts to #staysafe
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Today's covid-19 rate is down again in Leeds to 266.7 per 100k people with a positivity of 11.1%. Let's keep working #TogetherLeeds so we can #StaySafe and beat this virus.
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If you've been out and about in the city centre this week, you may have noticed some colourful new additions to Briggate!😍🎨These gorgeous images have been created by Kat Sheath, a student at @LeedsArtsUni who teamed up with us and @LeedsBID👩🎨
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Leeds local elections results:. Gipton & Harehills ward: Green gain. Elected: Mothin Ali. #LeedsElections
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Leeds Civic Hall will be lit up in the colours of blue and yellow tonight to mark the fantastic Challenge Cup final win by the Leeds Rhinos on Saturday. @leedsrhinos
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Our gritting teams were out dealing with primary routes at 4.30am today. They headed back out again at 8am and will be working through the day to keep roads and footways safe, including in areas around COVID-19 vaccination sites. Take care if you're venturing out in the snow ❄️.
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Leeds local election results:.Middleton Park ward: Social Democratic Party gain.Elected: Wayne Dixon.#LeedsElections2022
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Great Britain’s Alex Yee takes gold!! What a race 👏👏👏
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Leeds Civic Hall and @LeedsTownHall will be lit up blue tonight as part of the national applause at 8pm to show our support for the #NHS and the amazing job they are doing for us all #coronavirus #ClapForOurCarers #StayHomeSaveLives.
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👑📅 We're very excited to welcome His Majesty The King to Leeds tomorrow, as he visits Leeds Central Library and Leeds Art Gallery. People are welcomed to greet his arrival on The Headrow at Victoria Gardens. The King is expected to arrive mid afternoon. 📷: Roger V Moody
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Parking charges for all Leeds City Council car parks and on-street car parking will be suspended until further notice from today, with priority given to NHS and social work staff and other key workers. More details here:
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Congratulations too to @leedsbeckett student and winner of last month's @WorldTriLeeds @Lixsanyee for his fantastic silver medal in the men's triathlon. 🥈What an amazing few hours for Leeds in #Olympics sport! 👏Brave effort by @jonny_brownlee to finish fifth. 👍#Leeds.
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#Leeds is buzzing with the news of @Channel4 locating its HQ in the city. Lots of buildings lighting up yellow in support. #allinleeds #4sparks
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Another STUNNING @CarnivalLeeds parade today! An incredible celebration #Leeds can be proud of! 🎉🎊
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.@Leeds_Highways & @ConnectingLeeds show support for our #NHS by painting a sign of thanks on the road to St James Hospital on Beckett Street and the LGI on Calverley Street, Leeds. #StayHomeSavesLives #ClapForCarers
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Check out this phenomenal lockdown remix of Chumbawamba's iconic Tubthumping! 🎼🎵 Put together by very talented young musicians & @BreezeLeeds it even features special appearances by @leedsrhinos 🏉& @jonny_brownlee! 🏃♂️.@tomriordan @cllrjudithblake.
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A very special day ahead, as we look forward to honouring the Don Revie 1967-1974 @LUFC, with the city’s highest honour, the Freedom of the City. You can watch the ceremony from 4pm today, here: @LordMayorLeeds #Leeds #LUFCfreedomofthecity
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What. A. Night! How incredible was @LightNightLeeds last night?! Such a wonderful, world class cultural occasion for #Leeds! In fact, it was so good. let's do it all again tonight!
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Amazing scenes at #LeedsPride. Marching bands, throngs of people from all over Leeds. Everyone from Allerton Grange School to the NHS and @MarchingoutLUFC joining us in celebrating how great it is to live on such a diverse, inclusive, big-hearted city.
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Our bin crews are doing an amazing job continuing to prioritise emptying bins despite some teams in self-isolation & a 20% increase in waste. As soon as we feel able to restart garden waste collections we will. Until then, @ZeroWasteLeeds has handy tips on reducing your rubbish.
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Leeds' covid-19 rate is still going down marginally but at a slower rate than last week with today's numbers at 136.4 per 100k people, positivity 5.2% (138.7/5.6% Sat; 136.8/5.4% Sun). Let's keep doing this #togetherleeds
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The overall Covid-19 rates today are 181.7 per 100k, a slight reduction from yesterday (189.8). Positivity is now at 7.7%. Please continue to take the steps that are necessary to reduce the spread of the virus, and #staysafe. #togetherleeds @tomriordan @cllrjudithblake.
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The covid-19 rate is Leeds today is stable at 143.1 with positivity at 6.4%. Thank you to everyone continuing to do their bit to #staysafe and remember if you have recently arrived in Leeds consider whether you need to self isolate #togetherleeds
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The Covid-19 rate is down again in Leeds to 142.6 per 100k people with a positivity rate of 5.9% from Wednesday's 145.1/6.2%. This is an encouraging trend, but we need to continue working #togetherleeds to #staysafe and keep the infection rate going down.
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The incredible @LightNightLeeds is back tomorrow and Friday and frankly we couldn't be more excited!😬This year's programme really is very special indeed with some amazing creations by artist from all over the world 🌍💡🔦You do not want to miss this!
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