What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Children from the new Lane End Primary School, together with staff from contractors Interserve, held a Golden Bolt Ceremony on the site of the new school last Monday (10 November 2014), when the final bolt into the steelwork frame was driven home by one of the reception class children. Work
Please support RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) this Christmas and take part in our festive, fun filled Santa Run! Starting at 10.30am on Sunday 7 December at Middleton Park, LS10 this event is set to get your heart racing! Everyone is welcome to take part in this festive
I was pulled up by a comment on the blog this week, a sarcastic reference to the ‘unbiased editor’. Who knew editing a local news blog would be so tricky? I knew from an early age that ‘the media’ was biased. My (Australian) mother railed against Rupert Murdoch when he
Twenty-five students from the newly formed Elland Academy have learnt about the importance of remembrance this week, thanks to an education charity that draws on the values of ex-Forces personnel. The students learnt about conflicts in the past, reflected on those who lost their lives, and made poppies which were
The iconic Temple Mill (also known as Temple Works) – in Holbeck Urban Village, on the southern edge of the city centre – is set for massive regeneration as an international events and arts venue. [slideshow_deploy id=’29229′] The building was an acclaimed architecture gem of Victorian Leeds, a major
My name is Ify and I am a Year 10 pupil at South Leeds Academy. I am a member of the Student Leadership team and due to my involvement with the many sports teams at the Academy, my role is to represent Sport & PE. We are seeking a sponsor
South Leeds Life and the Hunslet Hawks have teamed up to provide a great opportunity for someone to become a sports reporter. Next season, Hunslet’s great adventure begins in the Championship and South Leeds Life will be bringing you match reports and breaking stories as the season develops. We are
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 down at Leeds Dock where Sneaky Experience are bringing two special Pulp Fiction nights on 21 and 22 November. They’ll be recreating Jack Rabbit Slims with live
Would you like to attend a FREE training session to learn how to help someone who is feeling suicidal? Community Links are giving you the opportunity, check out the flyer for more details. Please note not all Seminars are at BITMO GATE. Please telephone or e-mail for details. Only a
The Friday Night Project which runs every Friday at Middleton Leisure Centre is holding an Open Night this Friday (14 November 2014) for young people in South Leeds. There are two sessions each week, the first from 6-7:30pm is for children aged 8-13 years old. The second session from 7:30-9pm