What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The former Holbeck Divisional Police headquarters on Burton Road in Beeston is being demolished to make way for an Aldi supermarket. The demolition team expect to be onsite for another two weeks. Once the building has been flattened a crusher will be brought onto site to crush the rubble into
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook and Twitter. We start this week with Paul Bullivant who has posted a lovely photo of Cad Beeston, the area’s other medieval building on the Friends of Stank Hall Barn Facebook page. On
Twenty hardy souls turned up at Beeston Co-op tonight (10 February 2015) to take part in the inaugural run of the newly formed South Leeds Lakers running group. Newly trained run leader Ewan Mitchell explained that the group was for new runners and experienced runners. It builds on the Cross
The range of independent shops in Beeston has been boosted today (10 February 2015) by the opening the Brew Coffee Shop on Beeston Road. Lord Mayor and local councillor, David Congreve cut the ribbon to officially open the café, which has created five new jobs including an apprenticeship. Commenting on
A fantastic festival celebrating the magic of libraries in Leeds is set to open this week. Timed to coincide with half term, a diverse range of activities and events for all ages to enjoy are set to be held at Leeds City Council libraries across the city from Saturday 14
Newly refurbished sheltered accommodation offering an independent lifestyle has been officially opened today (Tuesday 10 February 2015). Ingram Court in Holbeck has benefited from a substantial make-over by sc4L as part of the council’s housing regeneration project. Built in 1976, the building has now undergone a major transformation to provide
Thousands of people are expected to experience all the sights and sounds as the country’s famous Valentines Fair returns to South Leeds! The fair will run at Elland Road from Thursday 12 to Sunday 22 February 2015. Leeds has certainly enjoyed a love affair since what was the first ever
Customer, David Garland, has got his own radio show after going on Leeds Federated Housing Association’s Express Yourself programme. David was unemployed and going through a hard time when he signed up for a media course with Express Yourself. Afterwards, he started work as a volunteer with South Leeds Media’s
Sunday 8 February 2015 West Riding County Women’s League – Division Two Bradford City beat Middleton Park 6-0 home on Sunday (8 February 2015) in an hard-fought game. It could been worse but for a fantastic display from Middleton keeper Natasha Bibby who made some fine saves to deny City
Representative of Asda seemed under-prepared when they addressed the Beeston Community Forum on Thursday (5 February 2015). Representatives from Asda and their PR company, the appropriately named Hard Hat, had come to inform residents that work was underway on the new store on Old Lane which is due to open