Author: Jeremy Morton

I've lived in Beeston in South Leeds since 1984 and I love the area. I am involved in various community activities including helping to organise Beeston Festival. I have been involved with the South Leeds Life Group since it started in 2010.

Parents fight to keep Beeston Primary School crossing warden

Parents of children at Beeston Primary School are up in arms after receiving a text on Monday (2 September 2024) stating that Leeds City Council had informed the school that there would no longer be a crossing warden at the school. Sasha Watson, a parent governor at the school, said:

Discover South Leeds history at Heritage Open Days 2024

For its 30th anniversary the Heritage Open Days Festival, England’s largest festival of history and culture, has chosen the theme of Routes, Networks and Connections, and events in South Leeds offer insights into religion, industry, sport and entertainment. Leeds Civic Trust has worked with organisations across the city to put

Changes to bus timetables in South Leeds from 1st September

West Yorkshire Metro has released details of changes to bus timetables to come into force on Sunday 1 September 2024: 47 47A Leeds • Hunslet • Middleton • East Ardsley • Morley • Cottingley • White Rose Centre Operated by First Most journeys will be retimed by around 5-10 minutes