Day: 28 June 2012

Dogwatch aims to sniff out crime in south Leeds

Cross Flatts Park’s annual dog show will also see the launch of a new police scheme to encourage dog walkers to report criminal or suspicious behaviour in south Leeds. Holbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Sunday’s event to launch Dogwatch, which is aimed at encouraging local residents to report

Middleton volunteers steam ahead to tackle litter on railway line

Organisations across Leeds joined forces to tackle litter and fly tipping along the Middleton Railway Line. A big clean-up of the line was held after increasing amounts of litter and rubbish were found dumped in the area. The clean-up was a joint effort with Middleton Railway Trust, which provided volunteers

Hunslet prepares for festival 2012

The annual gala organised by Hunslet Festival takes place on Saturday, writes one of the organisers, Steve Thompson. Hunslet Festival was formed in its present format in January 2003. Since then we have had many successful galas. Attractions this year include: In the Family Zone Arena: Supreme Starlets Majorettes, Keldon