What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
With its ‘We Understand’ campaign Forward Leeds is using staff’s personal stories to inspire people to get support for their drinking or drug use. The campaign, from the city’s alcohol and drug support service, aims to break down barriers, reduce stigma and help people realise that there is effective expert
A team of ex-students from Leeds College of Building has returned to their roots as skilled construction professionals, ready to start a major £750k refurbishment project. Fit-out specialists Lodestone Projects has kicked off a summer renovation programme at the College’s North Street Campus. The eight-week plan will rejuvenate the site
Part of the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) work involves giving local people small sparks funding to help them with and idea they may have or skills they would like to share. Beeston-based charity Better Action For Families (BAFF) have just given out the 26th Small Sparks grant to Glen
The dust is settling from the General Election. For the vast majority of people, elections are a sideshow. But for many of those involved, it’s a pressure-cooker experience: non-stop and intense. It’s a relief to get through it, and get back to ‘normal’ life. Many thanks to all who participated
Middleton Park is amongst seven parks and green spaces in Leeds to have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark once more. Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate are all managed
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, unveiled the proposed routes of the new mass transit system for West Yorksire’s first two lines, at an event this morning (15 July 2024). The plans, which are now open for public consultation, show three possible routes through South Leeds to link the
Newcastle Thunder 16-42 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet picked up another 2 points and moved into third place in the Betfred League 1 after a scrappy win at a rain soaked Blaydon RUFC this afternoon (14 July 2024). The game was scheduled to be played at Gateshead Stadium, but a last minute
Meet Rachel Smith, The House Whisperer Transforming Lives. Rachel Smith, known as the House Whisperer, is helping people transform their lives by creating happier, clutter-free living spaces. After a career pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, she now empowers individuals to reclaim their homes and wellbeing. Can you explain what you
At the end of this month of July, school holidays will begin. A question many parents will be asking themselves is where could they take the children for a good day out which will not break the bank! I remember as a young girl waiting with my mother and sister
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 8 July 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Retrospective planning application for new basketball