What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Two dogs remain missing from their home in Middleton despite 2,000 shares on social media. The German Shepherd and French Bulldog escaped their home in Lanshaw Crescent after a take away driver left the gate open on Sunday night (24 May 2020) at about 10:30pm. There have been no reported
Taking exercise during the lockdown has made many of us appreciate our parks more. Cross Flatts Park in Beeston lies at the very heart of the community is enjoyed especially by those who haven’t got gardens of their own. We asked a long time Beeston resident for her memories of
I haven’t been ‘clapping for our carers’ on a Thursday evening, there I said it. Not because I don’t care but because I do, too much, the clapping is just too easy and there is too much that needs doing. Social Care gets a mixture of being told its really
Throughout lockdown many of us have grown a new appreciation of the great outdoors, and a better understanding of its impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Inspired by this, local charity Touchstone’s projects Your Space, Mentally Healthy Leeds and the ABCD team have joined together to encourage people to
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every part of our lives in the UK and in Leeds. The papers are full of stories about the toll on families, frontline workers, the NHS, and businesses. However, as professional football clubs start gearing up to restart the season, I want to draw attention
Have you been watching Slung Low’s online fortnightly gameshow, You Can Bet Too? Live from The Holbeck, at 7pm every other Sunday, on Facebook and Twitter, it’s an eclectic mix of cabaret, challenges, quizzes and daftness. You can even take part and win a prize! Slung Low’s Artistic Director, Alane
Construction of £6.9m package of new cycling and walking routes in Leeds accelerated in response to Covid-19 5.8km of segregated routes will be added to the city’s growing network through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s CityConnect programme. Construction work to further boost West Yorkshire’s cycle and walking network, which will
The review into the operation of the Managed Approach to street sex work in Holbeck is due to be published in June. South Leeds Life understands that the researchers at the University of Huddersfield are confident that they will be able to publish their report on schedule, despite the Coronavirus
Looking at my diary at the start of each day has presented a whole new world since lockdown began. Where once there were meetings that involved travel, near or far, and papers I had to remember to take with me, now there are Zoom, Skype, Teams and Webex video meetings.
Looking after a loved one with an illness or disability brings many rewards, but can also bring challenges too, especially during the current crisis. But thanks to Carers Leeds, the charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across the city, you don’t have to struggle alone. Their expert team of Carer