What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Fifth-generation bedmaker Harrison Spinks has announced two internal promotions that will see Managing Director Simon Spinks promoted to Group Chairman, replacing his father Peter Spinks who steps into a Non-Executive Director role. The 180-year-old family-run business, based off Dewsbury Road in Beeston, has promoted its Marketing Director Nick Booth to
West Yorkshire Police have issued a statement in relation to fans gathering outside Elland Road to celebrate the club receiving the Championship trophy yesterday (22 July 2020). Superintendent Jackie Marsh, of Leeds District Police, said: “The safety of fans and the wider public has always been our primary concern and
After what has been an extremely challenging number of months for parents, carers and children; Leeds City Council’s Breeze team are thrilled to announce their newest summer offering. As a result of the pandemic, the usual Breeze activity programme is unable to go ahead this year. However, to replace this,
Back in May we reported on the campaign to improve cycling access along the Aire & Calder Navigation at the footbridge over Skelton Grange Road. Over 1800 people have signed the online petition so far and Councillor Peter Carlill (Calverley and Farsley) is now organising a meeting to try and
Further to our article last week, Leeds City Council have now announced that the playground in Middleton Park will reopen tomorrow (Thursday 23 July 2020). It will be one of just five in the first wave of openings across the city. All other Council owned playgrounds, play areas and outdoor
The new Nuimi Lamin Alkalo, Aboubacar Sanyang, took his new role whilst on a family visit to Leeds during Covid-19 lockdown, due to the death of Alako Malang Marong. We want to share this historical moment with others. An Alkalo is the village leader or chief who has the role
The clubhouse of the former South Leeds Golf Course has come under attack twice this week with a demolition notice posted on Monday (20 July 2020) followed by a fire in the building that night. South Leeds Golf Club ceased trading in November 2019 and the land reverted to Leeds
A new mural inspired by the Slung Low LS11 Art Gallery, which saw local residents artworks displayed on lampposts around Beeston and Holbeck, has been unveiled on the Watsonian Pavilion in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston. The mural, commissioned by Beeston Festival, has been created by artist George Addy who took
Communities across Leeds are being given the opportunity to take part in free creative workshops online through August. The workshops (funded by Leeds Inspired and Leeds City Council) will be run for people living in Leeds, with first priority given to people living in Beeston, Holbeck, Seacroft, Gipton and the
For ten weekends from Thursday 30 July 2020, Chow Down @ Temple Arches will open a huge, welcoming space full of food vendors, and Leeds’ biggest beer garden. This summer, Chow Down brings their renowned foodie festival to Holbeck. Having brought hundreds of thousands of foodie punters and dozens of