What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds College of Building has welcomed its first degree apprenticeship cohort to South Bank Campus in Hunslet. In total, nine BAM Nuttall employees will start the new BSc Hons Civil Engineering – Site Management degree apprenticeship. Validated by Leeds Beckett University, this is the first time a Level 6 apprenticeship has been
The world’s oldest model locomotive is back home in Leeds more than two centuries after it helped spark a global railway revolution. Made in 1811 by famous engineer Matthew Murray, the precious model has arrived safely at Leeds Industrial Museum where it will now take pride of place in an
Residents are being encouraged to show their support for an ambitious city-wide tree planting project this autumn. Leeds City Council set out the target of planting approximately 5.8m trees over 25 years in parks and green spaces across the city as part of its wide-ranging work through its woodland creation
Detectives investigating a stabbing in Leeds are appealing to trace three potential witnesses to the incident. At 9.39pm on Saturday 21 August 2021, police were contacted by the ambulance service who were attending Dawson Road in Beeston where an 18-year-old man had been found with stab wounds. He was taken
The controversial Stourton Park & Ride was officially opened by the Minister for future of transport and environment, Rachel Maclean MP on 16 September 2021. Stourton Park & Ride is the third park and ride site in Leeds alongside Elland Road and Temple Green. It opened its doors to customers
Updated 9 October 2021 The planning application is now available to view on the Leeds Planning portal here. Comments in support or opposing the application can be submitted up until Friday 22 October 2021. Aspiring Communities (AC), the Muslim led charity that owns the Ice Pak site on Barkly
Leeds City Council’s six annual bonfire and firework events, including Middleton Park, will unfortunately not be taking place this year. This follows guidance issued by national government when restrictions were eased in July 2021 that particularly relate to large gatherings at outdoor events including firework displays. A key aspect of
Roads were closed, residents were evacuated from their homes and an Army bomb disposal squad was deployed in Beeston this afternoon (20 September 2021). About 60 residents had to leave their homes after a suspect package was reported to Police just after 2pm. Residents were accommodated at St Anthony’s church
Experience the instant enchantment that is ‘Almost Alice’, a new wonderland-themed escape room created by The Escapologist. Located in White Rose Shopping Centre, next to New Look, The Escapologist’s wondrous new room includes stunning visuals that tell the captivating story of Lewis Carroll’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and the Queen’s
Leeds United star Patrick Bamford joined the celebrations at the official opening of the city’s new Elland Road cycle lane today (Monday 20 September 2021). The 1.5km route, which runs from Elland Road Park & Ride to the city centre, will help connect people in south Leeds with job, training,