What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Can anyone unravel the mystery of the missing roof from the old Tivoli Cinema in Middleton? The roof of the historic cinema – which dates back to 1934 – seems to have gone missing. South Leeds Life have made some enquiries – but local councillors are in the dark and apparently the
UPDATED SEP 25: Police have revised their estimates down to £25,000 rather than £50,000. A man’s now been charged and has appeared in court. Check out their press release here. The original article is below: Police have found a large quantity of what is believed to be Class A drugs, including crack
It stands proudly on the site of the former Shaftesbury House – but what exactly is lie like living at the eco-friendly The Greenhouse? Well, residents of the pioneering low-carbon development in Beeston are prime examples of a new breed of individuals making sustainable living a part of everyday life.
South Leeds Life reader John Mace has sent us the following details about an event which shows real community pride in the Middleton/Belle Isle area. He writes: “Could you please advertise a bulb planting event on Sharp Lane Plantation, Sunday the 7th of October at 11am? People from New Forest Village
I spent an enjoyable afternoon in Middleton Park on a history walk organised and led by the Friends of the park. Alan and Jim led sixteen humans and five dogs on a tour that took in pits, houses and dykes. As well as the history we were updated with the
Tenants, landlords and homeowners are being reminded that bin yards are their responsibility after two people from Beeston were taken to court for failing to clear theirs up. The bin yard, on Harlech Crescent, Beeston was overflowing with household waste, furniture, tyres and bricks. A legal notice requiring local residents Toni
This year South Leeds Music Centre will be celebrating over 40 years of music-making for children, families and the local community. In 1972 parents paid just sixpence a week (2½ pence) to join the orchestra – or nothing if they couldn’t afford sixpence! Prices have of course gone up since
I went to a talk at the central library last week. David Thornton, a local historian, was talking about the history of newspapers in Leeds. It’s an interesting topic and Leeds has an important place in the story of British newspapers. It all starts back in 1718 with the launch
The University of Leeds has sent us details of an exciting new heritage project in south Leeds and an open invitation to a special event at Leeds Town Hall…. Hunslet and Holbeck are communities in Leeds with significant industrial heritage. A new project is looking for ways of creating awareness of
Police are appealing for an injured cyclist involved in a collision with a vehicle in the Holbeck area to come forward after he rode off from the scene. Officers are concerned for his safety and want to ensure that he has sought any necessary medical attention. The incident occurred around 4.50pm