What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A 250m long mural depicting abstract elements and colour composition is close to completion on a key route into the city centre from south Leeds. The design of the mural is inspired by the weaving heritage of Leeds, abstract geometry and site specific shapes and symbols. When completed the artwork
White Rose Shopping Centre has announced the winners of its annual bonfire night poster design competition in association with Leeds City Council, which received more than 1,000 entries from ten schools across South Leeds. White Rose sponsors both the Middleton Park and Springhead Park, Rothwell bonfire events, where the winning
West Yorkshire Police is asking the public to make sure Hallowe’en is a treat for all as they gear up for one of their busiest nights of the year. Officers are asking those out enjoying Hallowe’en this year to make sure they celebrate safely, being mindful of others who may
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning 21 October 2019: Retrospective application for one illuminated sign 51-53 Trentham Street Beeston Leeds LS11 6LN Ref. No: 19/06466/ADV
With heavy rain continuing this morning, the Environment Agency issued a flood alert for the Middle River Aire Catchment area, which includes Holbeck, Hunslet and Stourton, at 6:28am this morning (Saturday 26 October 2019). The River Aire at Crown Point Bridge had risen to 1.34m at 5:30am: high, but still
On 5 October Beeston bus users attended an angry and frustrated meeting at St Mary’s Church in Beeston to discuss the changes that were made to the number 1 bus route at the beginning of September and the alarming response from First Bus West Yorkshire in reply to a Tweet
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar at southleedslife.com/events It’s the last regular weekend at Middleton Railway. They will also be open on Wednesday when it’s Kids 4 A Quid
Artist House 45, run by East Street Arts, is a back to back terrace house in Beeston exploring the impact of long term artist residencies. Silvia Liebig, from Leeds’ twin city Dortmund in Germany, is currently living and working at Artist House 45. Artists are invited to spend time with
Here’s your roundup of free and low cost family friendly activities for the 2019 October half term. The Royal Armouries is free entry and open 10am-5pm. The half term programme focuses on Movie Monsters, with a ghost hunters tour, masterclass on how monsters are created on the big screen and
Holbeck-based independent brewery, Northern Monk, has released a quirky new product to the market – Hoppypop Cereal Milk IPA. The unique beer from the Leeds-based brew team claims to combine “your favourite flavours of childhood with your favourite flavours of adult life” into a 7.2% IPA filled with ‘milky goodness’.