What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Television and media producer True North is underway shooting for the popular straight-talking consumer series Shop Smart Save Money for Channel 5. The series provides tips on the best deals and offers to help consumers get the best value for money. True North, tenants of The Round Foundry and Marshalls Mill estate,
It was June 2018 as I sat at a Beeston Festival committee meeting waiting for people to arrive, and instead of our usual one councillor in attendance, we had four! Why the sudden interest in helping … oh, it’s just been an election and we have three new councillors. My
UPDATE: Jack Lipley has been found safe and well. Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing 13 year old boy from Hunslet. Jack Lipley, 13 was last seen at about 3.30pm yesterday (11 April 2019) at his home. He is described as a white male,
Leeds can become a carbon neutral city by 2050 – and could potentially achieve the 2030 target in the climate emergency motion passed by councillors on 27 March – according to a new “carbon roadmap” report published by the Leeds Climate Commission. The science-based roadmap report, produced by a team
West Yorkshire Trading Standards is running another of its Scam and Frauds Workshops at Dewsbury Road Community Hub in Beeston on Wednesday 24 April 2019 at 11am. The workshop will make residents aware of the most common types of scams and frauds in circulation, how to avoid them and where
Leeds mental health charity Touchstone has appointed Gordon Aickin as its financial director and deputy chief executive. Mr Aickin joins Touchstone from Northpoint Wellbeing where he was the financial controller. Beeston-based Touchstone, which has an annual turnover of almost £8m, employs 300 staff and volunteers to deliver mental health and
Travellers looking to book their Hajj pilgrimage this year are being warned against deals that seem too good to be true. The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s campaign is working to protect travellers after an increasing trend in the sale of illegal or fake package deals. In the worst cases, these
The Tetley, Hunslet’s own art gallery, is the perfect place for families this Easter Monday (22 April 2019). They have two different events happening throughout the day and a great deal in the Bar & Kitchen so you can make the most out of your day with your family.
Local charity Speak With IT are launching an exciting new project, the Aphasia* Choir, and would like to invite you to the launch on World Voice Day, Tuesday 16th April at the The GATE community resourse centre, Aberfield Gate, Belle Isle, LS10 3QH. The launch event is running from 1-3pm
A Leeds charity which prevents homelessness is appealing to socially responsible businesses to help it celebrate the tenth anniversary of its social enterprise. Turning Lives Around (previously known as Leeds Housing Concern) established Clean Start in 2009 to provide a step back into employment for some of the most marginalised