What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
UTC Leeds has appointed a new Principal. Alex Burnham has 21 years’ experience of working in education and started in post last month at UTC Leeds, which is based in the former Braime factory on Sayner Road, Hunslet. Alex said: “I feel honoured and privileged to be part of a
A woman from Beeston is donating her hair to be made into a wig for children suffering from cancer and is looking for a salon to support her efforts. Lisa Derrett has decided to donate 12 inches of her flowing auburn locks to the Little Princess Foundation and hopes to
British Transport Police were called to Cottingley station at 1pm today (3 October 2018) following reports of a person being struck by a train. Officers are currently on the scene alongside paramedics who are treating a woman with life-changing injuries. Residents report seeing the Air Ambulance landing near the bottom
Middleton resident and employment solicitor, Jodie Hill, is leading a campaign to put mental health on a par with physical health in the workplace. Since 1981 every workplace has had to have a designated first aider in case of accidents or illness at work. Jodie thinks it’s time there was
If you’re reading this article you are part of the online community, but 90,000 adults in Leeds are either offline and/or lack basic digital skills. The Council is now calling on community groups to help bridge the digital divide. An event in Middleton this month organised by 100% Digital Leeds
A celebration of Irish music and arts kicks off in Leeds from the 12-20 October 2018. Organised by the Irish Arts Foundation, based in Leeds, events are designed to appeal to both those of an Irish background and people from the wider community with an interest in music and the
Now its 14th year, Leeds Light Night returns this Thursday and Friday (4 & 5 October 2018). Over 60 free family friendly events will take place across the city centre from 6-11pm on each night and will spill across the river to The Tetley art gallery and Leeds Dock in
Holbeck Elderly Aid have teamed up with the Northern Monk Brewery to produce a calendar that captures the true heart of Holbeck. The photographic project, inspired by the photoblog and book by Brandon Stanton, Humans Of New York, saw twenty members given disposable cameras and invited to take a series
Two new online guides providing people who have recently moved to Leeds from another country with a wealth of important information on how to access a variety of services that are available in the city, have been officially launched. Undertaken as part of Leeds City Council’s ambition with partners from
Crews from eight fire stations converged on Cottingley this morning to deal with a fire in a flat on the 20th floor of the tower block. Fire fighters used breathing apparatus to rescue four casualties from the smoke logged floor. They were taken to safety and passed into the care