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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
John Baron

Leeds today - Culture in Leeds debate and Kirkgate market boost

Good morning, Leeds

The YEP reports a new weekly Asian market in Leeds is set to inject a bit of spice into the city centre shopping experience - and help boost Kirkgate Market.

Legendary cricketer and Yorkshire stalwart Geoffrey Boycott OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from Leeds Met. Going to the test match? How to get to Headingley the easy way - by public transport - including details of extra morning trains are at Metro.

And on the blogs

There's a lively debate raging under the heading 'Cultural report on Leeds: C minus, could do better…discuss' over at The Culture Vulture. Does Leeds need a change in attitude and outlook for it to be truly successful? asks guest blogger Neil Owen.

Carr Manor High School wins national award is the headline at About My Area LS7. There's also a preview of comedy at Seven Arts Centre.

A brief thought on festival sponsorship and the Times paywall is over at Sean Murricane's blog.

"Stop Climate Chaos Coalition (SCC Coalition) are not exactly universally loved at the moment."

Writes Chris Johnston on Social Change.

Loads of pictures from the Leeds Waterfront Festival have been uploaded onto My Life in Leeds.

There's a meet the freelancers event today up at Old Broadcasting House in Woodhouse Lane, reports nti Leeds.

There's an interactive map filled with lots of important places in Holt Park and places of interestver at Holt Park Today. Meanwhile, a new zebra crossing is being proposed for a busy area of Holt Park.

Fannie Flagg, Tearmaker Extraodinaire is the title of a post over at The Travelling Suitcase Library.

Pizza Express in Glasshoughton is the subject of a post over at Leeds Food Leads.

Do you have news, views or events to share? Feel free add them to the comments below or contact me by email or on Twitter @GdnLeeds.

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