What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Leeds and have released CCTV images of two potential witnesses they would like to trace. Stephen James Linley, aged 33, from Leeds, died at the scene of the collision, which occurred in
Youth Cancer Trust (YCT) held a cash collection at the Asda Middleton store on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 September 2018. A total of £266.71 was raised across the two days; a fantastic response from the store’s loyal customers. These funds are vital to “provide support and free, activity- based
The ringleader of a criminal group involved in a long-running feud that led to Leeds’ first ‘gangbo’ injunctions has been jailed today over his involvement in a shooting in the city. Wakkas Butt, aged 26, from Beeston, styled himself as a gangster and drove a high-performance Audi RS3, carrying the
Parents across Leeds are being reminded to get their applications in for their child’s Reception school place for next September (2019). Parents and carers can visit the Leeds City Council website – www.leeds.gov.uk to complete an online application for their child’s primary school place, before the closing date of 15
Following news last month (October 2018) that south Leeds was to be excluded from the city’s proposed new Clean Air Zone, local residents are organising a campaign to challenge the Council to re-include their communities in the scheme. As previously reported, Leeds has amongst the highest levels of air pollution
A research project to explore the idea of charitable giving to public parks was launched this week (29 October 2018) in Leeds. The project considers the role local people and businesses can play in improving and sustaining public parks for future generations. The University of Leeds and partners from local
People in Leeds will be able to share their views on Leeds City Council’s proposals to change the admissions policy for applications for community and voluntary controlled schools for the academic year 2020/21, as part of a new consultation launching this week. The consultation seeks views on the proposed admissions
Slung Low, Holbeck’s own theatre company have struck a deal with The Holbeck (formerly Holbeck Working Men’s Club) which is set to strengthen both organisations. A members’ meeting on Sunday 28 October approved the plans which will see Slung Low take over the day to day running of the club,
It’s October half term and to highlight the Cineworld Family ticket, where adults pay kids’ prices, Cineworld transformed its cinema in South Leeds at the White Rose Shopping Centre to get adults to embrace their inner child. Areas within the cinema have been transformed to include interactive games and activities
We will be distributing copies of the November newspaper to community venues throughout LS10 and LS11 from tomorrow (Wednesday 31 October 2018). Copies will be available from libraries, community centres, GP practices, shops, and other community venues. We will deliver to schools on Monday 5 November. Copies are also available