What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Vastint’s plans to create a city park surrounded by offices, retail and housing on the site of the former Tetley Brewery in Hunslet took a major step forward yesterday (Thursday 12 October 2017) as Councillors backed their application for outline planning permission. The plans, which will see 850 flats and
Detectives investigating a shooting in South Leeds (which we reported here) have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder. The 24-year-old man was arrested in a planned firearms operation at an address in Beeston at 3:30am today (Friday 13 October 2017). He is currently in custody in connection with
The shooting in Beeston on Wednesday night should have been caught on CCTV, but although a posts are in place at both ends of Maud Avenue, there are no cameras yet. We reported back in February that Councillors had approved spending of £50,000 to install three cameras: two in Cross
New long-term lease agreement proposed to extend Hunslet RLFC’s proud residency at the John Charles Centre for Sport A new lease arrangement which would extend Hunslet RLFC’s stay at the John Charles Centre for Sport is set to be considered by senior councillors next week. As part of a report
Reasons To Be Cheerful, currently running at West Yorkshire Playhouse, is billed as a “punk rock musical” and it certainly delivers. It is a joyous celebration, not only of the music of Ian Dury and The Blockheads, but of the spirit of rebellion and fighting for a better life. The
A report recommending that Leeds City Council enter into formal discussions with Leeds United regarding the development of a new club training ground in the city is set to be discussed by senior councillors next week. If approved by members of the council’s executive board on Wednesday 18 October 2017, the
Hunslet-based West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service (WYCAS) is celebrating, having won the Association of International Accountants (AIA) ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year’ award. The award is made to an accountancy firm which has provided outstanding and innovative first class service and is a shining example to the industry, leading the
An online petition to stop the new Park & Ride facility planned for Stourton has been launched by local resident Eileen Leach. The planned facility will be located on land between the motorway and Hunslet Cemetery and will accommodate 1,100 cars. It is intended to reduce the number of cars
Funding for local Champions helping change how we think about mental health announced Awards of up to £500 are being offered by Time to Change Leeds to fund activities to help put an end to mental health stigma and discrimination as part of World Mental Health Day today (10 October 2017) activity in