What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Police hunting the people responsible for the murder of a Leeds pensioner over a decade ago are appealing for people to come forward and help them solve the crime. 71-year-old Leonard Farrar, a retired Merchant Navy Officer, was found dead at his home on Cardinal Road, Beeston, on 4th May
A summer of community fetes, festivals, fairs and galas across South Leeds kicks off this week in Cottingley. Cottingley Summer Fair takes place on Saturday 18th May at Cottingley Primary Academy. The event, which runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm, is being organised by local residents and workers from community organisations.
The agenda for Council’s Inner South Area Committee has just been published. The meeting takes place on Wednesday 15th May at 6:00pm at Hillside on Beeston Road. The full papers for the meeting are available on the Council website. The Committee is made up of the nine Councillors from Beeston
This week our Community Reporter group visited Leeds City Museum. We split up with a remit to take photographs of things that we found interesting and perhaps things pertaining to South Leeds. For those of you who have never been to the museum before, I would like to recommend it
An archaeological dig over the bank holiday weekend has unearthed an “ice house” in Middleton Park woods. The Time Team style dig was undertaken by South Leeds Archaeology who have previously helped to uncover the mining history of the park. They have uncovered a round brick and stone structure at
Zumba-fever appears to be gripping South Leeds with two new events coming up. Zumba is a high energy exercise that uses to dance music. On Saturday 11th May, Middleton Methodist Church will host a Zumbathon from 10:00am to 12:00pm. – are invited to come and “party in pink” to raise