What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
I went along to check how rehearsals were going for the Hunslet Club pantomime – Peter Pan. It was late on Saturday afternoon when I arrived and the Club was quiet, the lull between afternoon matches and evening entertainment. I found my way up to the dance studio where twenty
Once again Leeds City Council is organising a free public bonfire and firework display in Middleton Park. The event, sponsored by White Rose Shopping Centre, takes place on Friday (4 November 2016). The bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks will start at 7:30pm. For safety reasons, please
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 24 October 2016: Alterations including single storey extension with patio area, retaining wall and steps to rear; new
Beeston woke up on Friday 14 October to the tragic news that 17 year old Sophie Smith was dead and her six week old son, Harrison, was an orphan. Police were called to an address in Tempest Road, Beeston, shortly before 5am following a call from the amublance service who
Councillors on the Inner South Community Committee are inviting you to their next workshop on Tuesday 1 November to discuss the city’s transport. Transport is a fundamental component of what makes a strong economy as well as a compassionate and liveable city. The vision is for Leeds to be a
A petition has been started on the UK Parliament website calling for a ban on the sale of fireworks to individuals. It reads: Ban the sale of fireworks to the public and only approve organised displays. Every year 1000’s of people are hurt, burnt, maimed and even lose their lives
Here’s your regular roundup of what’s making South Leeds tick on other websites, blogs and across Facebook and Twitter. We start this week in Middleton Park where there’s lots going on at the Bike Hub, they were showing their plans for bike courses on the old golf course and hosted
Are you the parent of a year 6 pupil? Don’t forget that the deadline for you to apply for a secondary school place for September 2017 is midnight on Monday 31 October. Go to www.leeds.gov.uk/schooladmisisons and click on secondary admissions. Leeds City Council have also produced a video on secondary
On Saturday 24 September Arthur Wood, 67, an experienced runner and member of Pudsey Pacers running club, had a cardiac arrest and collapsed whilst taking part in the Bramley parkrun. Fortunately Bramley parkrun had just obtained a defibrillator which was used by a fellow runner to help resuscitate him. Following
New Beginnings Fund launched to help local groups support refugees in Leeds and across the UK A new funding programme, supported by Leeds Community Foundation, is now open for applications to support community projects which welcome refugees and asylum seekers into the UK. The New Beginnings Fund was launched in