What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman in Beeston. George Chalmers, aged 54, of Tempest Road, Leeds was jailed for a minimum term of 17 years and six months at Leeds Crown Court today (30 October 2024) for the
Five students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, all participating in the LUFC Inspires Programme, recently had the unique opportunity to attend a special Black History Month event at Elland Road, hosted by the Leeds United Foundation. This event celebrated the contributions of individuals in sports and beyond, providing a platform
Organisers are preparing to greet over a thousand visitors to their spooky garden in Belle Isle tomorrow night – 31 October, Halloween. Halloween on the Drive has been growing bigger and better over the past years as they put on bigger and better displays. This year they are raising funds
The Canal & River Trust are selling their land holding at Leeds Dock, home to the Royal Armouries National Museum. On the market for £11.69m, the freehold property is being sold subject to two 999-year ground leases, with the museum’s lease secured by a non-departmental government body, funded by the
Leeds City Council wants to hear from people who live and work in South Leeds about transport and safety issues in the local area. This could be about how you access public transport facilities, whether you feel unsafe walking, wheeling or cycling, the attractiveness of a street, or where traffic
The Leeds Connect community, uniting people of Indian heritage living in Holbeck Urban Village and the South Bank, hosted a grand Diwali celebration on Saturday (26 October 2024) drawing a crowd of around 275 people in a joyful display of tradition and unity. Organised by the dedicated team of Suhas
Students from Years 7 to 10 at Cockburn School had special assemblies led by dental staff from the Smmmile Store Leeds. Important issues covered in the session were: What is oral hygiene and why is it important? What toothbrush to use. What your oral hygiene routine should be. How to
After a strong October Leeds Knights look to continue their strong form into November. Plenty of wins in October sees the Knights currently second in the league table, winning 9 out of 13 games this season. November will see Knights play nine times throughout the month. The sport of ice
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Beeston. It happened at around 4.20pm yesterday (Sunday 27 October 2024) in Town Street, on a grassed area close to the Beeston Village Community Centre and the Old White Hart pub. A man in his twenties was taken
Greetings, as the summer closes and darker nights close in I just wish to update you all on the recent events in South Leeds. The summer has seen significant events not only in this country but internationally which have had a profound affect on members of our communities. Times like