Month: May 2026

Meadow Lane flats plan needs wind safety measures

Safety measures will be needed to prevent high winds swirling around a planned 24-storey city centre flats development. Councillors were told wind “baffles” would be used when early-stage designs for the scheme on land at Meadow Lane were presented. Developer Glenbrook hopes to build 246 flats after an agreement was

Drug and theft arrests in Beeston and Hunslet

A number of people have been arrested and warrants executed at addresses in Leeds as part of an investigation into theft and Class A drug supply offences. The warrants were executed at addresses on Stafford Street, Hunslet; Chelsea Grove, Wortley; and Tempest Road, Beeston; combined with arrest enquiries at further

Stourton self-storage provider rolls out new electric forklift fleet

Store First, one of the UK’s leading self-storage providers, has announced the rollout of a new fleet of lithium-ion electric forklift trucks across all 16 of its locations nationwide, including its Stourton site. The investment marks a significant upgrade from the company’s previous lead-acid battery-powered equipment, introducing modern, maintenance-free trucks

Small hands, big difference – Middleton’s own charity queen

An inspirational eight-year-old from Middleton is proving that kindness, determination and courage can make a huge difference in the lives of others. Harper, who has autism, is proudly representing Leeds in the Junior Miss Glamour pageant based in Kent, and is now hoping to go all the way to the

Hunslet Carr children spread love, not hate

Children at Hunslet Carr Primary School have been making a powerful statement about kindness and community through art, as part of their spring term learning. Year 6 pupils explored how street artists use their work to promote messages of love, understanding, and tolerance. The topic culminated in a charity T-shirt