Day: 6 February 2025

Panel approves floodlighting at Cockburn School 3G pitch

Councillors on the South & West Plans Panel voted to approve a planning application to install floodlights on the new artificial pitch and tennis courts at Cockburn School in Beeston today (6 February 2025). The football/rugby pitch will be covered by lighting on six 15m high poles, whilst the tennis/netball

Youngsters launch Hunslet’s season

Hunslet RLFC’s Season Launch Event saw representatives from local community clubs and Cockburn School present the Class of ’25 with their famous myrtle, white and flame jerseys last night (5 February 2025). Director of Rugby Darren Higgins welcomed the coaches of Drighlington, Hunslet ARLFC, Morley Knights, Oulton Raiders and teachers

Children’s home company to sue property owner

Following the withdrawal of the planning application to change the use of 112 Grovehall Drive to accommodate a children’s home, it has emerged that the care company which submitted the application is to sue the property owner, convicted sex offender Abid Mahmood Younis. As we reported previously QASA Care Services