What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds Co-operative Photographic Society is holding a special lecture next Wednesday (13 March 2024) entitled ‘An Introduction to Food and Product Photography – An Interactive Learning Experience.’ Professional photographer Haydn Bartlett will unveil the secrets to capturing high-quality food and product images in this fascinating lecture. With an informative presentation
The most deprived areas of Leeds are home to 18 times more outdoor advertising than the city’s least deprived areas, according to new national research. The research, from campaign group Adfree Cities, finds that of 1,597 roadside outdoor advertisements in Leeds, 550 (34%) are in the most deprived decile (10th)
The Mayor of West Yorkshire and leader of Leeds City Council have written (full letter attached) to the Prime Minister, urging him to ensure land around Leeds Station continues to be safeguarded. The land was earmarked for the HS2 high speed rail route through Stourton and Hunslet until the eastern
The Inner South Community Committee held their Youth Summit at the Civic Hall Banqueting Suite and welcomed young people aged 8-17 from across the Inner South wards of Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside and Middleton Park. The Children & Families Champion, Councillor Gohar Almass (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck), was
Beeston charity Hamara Healthy Living Centre has won a major national award for its work to reduce health inequalities and poverty in Beeston and Holbeck, particularly among people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Following a rigorous selection and assessment process, Hamara Healthy Living Centre was chosen from more than 500 charities
Steven Scupham is local South Leeds hero from Beeston Hill, battling cancer and volunteering to give something back. His bravery has been recognised in two nominations for this year’s Yorkshire Choice Awards and you can help Steven by voting for him. Steven is nominated in the Volunteer of the Year
Christmas 2023 may be a distant memory for most but the financial fallout of it is still impacting households across the region. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look at what advice and support is available to anyone who fell into debt over the
Our four Community Hubs & Libraries – Beeston, Dewsbury Road, Hunslet and St George’s – host a range of specialist groups as well as giving access to Council services and, of course, books. We’ve picked out a selection of sessions that you might not have heard about. The Kinship Grandparents
Police searching for missing Rhyce Waite (32) from Leeds have found a man’s body. Officers located the body of an adult male while conducting enquiries in the Cottingley Hall area this morning. Rhyce’s family have been made aware of the sad development, and are being supported by officers. Enquiries remain
At the end of this month of March will be the Easter holidays with the two-week school break following. Those readers who may not have booked to go away may be wondering where they may visit at little or no cost especially if they have children to look after. A