What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
West Yorkshire Police is running an e-scooter week of action as part of a drive to engage, explain and encourage members of the public around the lawful use of the vehicles. During the week of action (30 January-5February 2023) officers from the Roads Policing Unit and district patrol and neighbourhood
Would you like to tell the stories of your community and learn new skills? South Leeds Life is running a Community Reporters course starting in two weeks time. It’s fun, it’s free and it’s aimed at beginners, so no experience is expected of you. The course will be run by
Beeston Festival held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 January, reflecting on another successful event in 2022 and looking ahead to 2023. The Annual Report, which is now available to read and download on the festival website at beestonfestival.org.uk, details how the organising committee plan their work and reflected
The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to the Leeds first direct arena next week, showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across the city. The free-to-attend event, running from 2-8pm on Monday (6 February 2023), will feature over 100 exhibitors and employers offering apprenticeship information, advice, and live vacancies. Visitors will have the opportunity
St Luke’s Church in Beeston Hill is starting its Job Club up again to support local people who are looking for employment. The Job Club is run by CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and is a friendly place where people get practical help as they seek employment. It’s a relaxed environment
Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Leeds have released the details of the man who died. Uroy Randal, age 47, from Leeds was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision which happened at around 5:30pm last Wednesday (25 January 2023) in Belle Isle. Police were called to
Hunslet RLFC 12-20 Batley Bulldogs After last week’s disappointment of their pre-season friendly against Halifax Panthers being cancelled due to an icy pitch, Hunslet RLFC finally got a hit out this afternoon (29 January 2023) against a strong Batley Bulldogs side. The Bulldogs (who were runners up in last year’s
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 Monday 23 January 2023: 4.00m single storey rear extension, 3.45m to ridge height (roof lantern) and 3.00m to eaves
Police are appealing for information to locate a missing teenager from Beeston, Leeds. Tomasz Marszalek, age 14, is described as 6ft2 of a slim build, with brown hair. He is known to frequent Leeds City Centre. Police are concerned for his welfare. Anyone who has seen Tomasz or who has
A stunning new bridge honouring the legacy of a man who died after being racially harassed was officially opened in Leeds yesterday (26 January 2023). The David Oluwale Bridge was hailed as a symbolic link between the city’s past, present and future as a ceremony marked work on the landmark