What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Work will complete this Spring on several cycling and walking schemes across Leeds which have been accelerated through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s CityConnect programme, to meet the challenge of providing more travel choices for people as coronavirus restrictions are lifted across the country. Working in partnership with Leeds City Council and Sustrans, the walking and cycling charity, more
Residents across Leeds are being urged to reflect on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic over the past year. Today (Tuesday 23 March 2021) is National Day of Reflection organised by charity Marie Curie – an opportunity to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved and hope
The evenings are getting lighter, the days a little warmer, Spring has sprung and so too has the new term of Slung Low’s Cultural Community College. This term some courses will be hosted online and excitingly, some will be held at the Holbeck club. With a brilliant mix of courses
A new Communication and Engagement Group in Holbeck, Chaired by Councillor Andrew Scopes, held its first meeting last week. Councillor Scopes and his colleagues Gohar Almass and Angela Gabriel identified a need for a group to help plan Holbeck’s future and also ensure the local community are fully involved in
Luke Shaw from Middleton has an alias that he uses when making music and that is Luke Budda. Luke has fantastic flow and his lyrics are beautifully crafted and often emotional. His track ‘Make or Break – Uncle’s Tribute’ is in part a tribute to his grandma who has had
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. Please note that due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak Leeds City Council is not accepting written representations made by post. Please make any comments online and address them to
A man was stabbed last night on Throstle Lane, Middleton, Leeds. Three Police vans were still on the scene and at a house nearby this morning (20 March 2021). The area is still cordoned off this morning with markers, marking droplets of blood and more. Scene of Crime officers remain
Walter Wrigglesworth, from Beeston, served as a stretcher bearer in the Leeds Pals regiment and was wounded on the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916. This is his story: Walter Henry Clifford Wigglesworth 15/1130 Leeds Pal and Tank Corps Lieutenant Walter was born in
Police seized two vehicles in separate incidents in Beeston last night (18 March 2021) Officers on patrol in the Beeston area stopped a VW Golf due to the MOT being two months out of date. Following checks it transpired the tax was also two months out of date and the
Leading care provider Helping Hands has opened a new branch in South Leeds, creating new jobs for the local area. Right now, there are an estimated 8,700 people living with Dementia in Leeds, and, with the pandemic highlighting the importance of quality care for people with the condition, Helping Hands