What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A South Leeds venue where a mass brawl broke out during a ‘white collar’ boxing night has been stopped from hosting similar events following action by police licensing officers. Detectives are still investigating the large fight at the Centenary Pavilion, at Leeds United’s stadium in Elland Road on February 18,
The Travellers site at Kidacre Street near Crown Point retail park in Hunslet is currently closed for redevelopment work. Once reopened, in 6-9 months time, it will contain 8 pitches (up from the current 5), each with modular utility blocks. The Council will now be able to charge rents and
A South Leeds primary school has a flourishing relationships with Nesfield Lodge Care Home, as children join the home for a weekly HenPower session, working on hen-inspired activities with the home, its residents and their hens. The 44-bed home has a long-standing relationship with Sharp Lane Primary School, who have
Coinciding with Dementia Awareness Week (14-20 May 2017) is the launch of Holbeck’s first Dementia Café, set up by Holbeck Elderly Aid (HEA) – a South Leeds charity supporting vulnerable older people in the community. The Dementia Café, which will be held once a month, on the second Monday of
Leeds artist, Ian Kirkpatrick, has unveiled his latest street art on Water Lane, in the heart of South Bank, Holbeck. Titled ‘South Bank Remix’, the colourful murals depict Holbeck’s past, present and future opportunities within the striking former Printworks building. The project led by Leeds City Council and supported by
Last Saturday (7 May 2017) Dean Hall and Karl Blackburn from Hunslet visited Martin House children’s hospice to hand over a cheque for £2,075. As previously reported on South Leeds Life, the two men completed a massive 60 mile charity walk a month previously. Setting off from the hospice at
Around 10.26 this morning (Sunday 14 May 2017) police were called to a report of a man with serious injuries outside an address on Beeston Road. It is believed that the man was assaulted by another male who left the scene. The victim, a 40 year old man was treated
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning 8 May 2017: Change of use from dwelling to 6 bed HMO 109 Cemetery Road Beeston Leeds LS11 8SU
Leeds Waterfront Festival 2017 – 10th Anniversary Celebration Weekend 24 and 25 June The annual Leeds Waterfront Festival returns in June and promises to be the best yet! Bringing 4 miles of the city’s waterways to life, the festival will be brimming with activities and creativity on the water, boats
Nominations for candidates standing in the General Elections have closed today (11 May 2017) and the list of candidates has been published. LS10 and LS11 sit within the Leeds Central constituency, represented since 1999 by Hilary Benn for Labour. The candidates are as follows: BENN, Hilary – Labour Party CARLISLE,