What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Big-hearted people in Leeds have donated more than 3,500 coats to an appeal helping those in need wrap up warm this winter. The winter coat appeal, a partnership between Zero Waste Leeds and Leeds City Council to help families struggling with the current cost of living crisis, has seen people
A man is due to appear in court today (13 December 2022) charged in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Leeds that caused the death of a woman. Jason Ward, aged 51, of Throstle Road, Middleton, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death while
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Leeds on Saturday evening. The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) would like to speak to anyone who saw or has information about the incident on Elland Road, Leeds during the evening of Saturday 10 December 2022. The collision took
The PE department at Cockburn John Charles Academy (CJCA) continues to go from strength to strength, posting notable successes in sporting fixtures and excellent academic results for all students. In order to provide additional opportunities for all students the department’s facilities have been further enhanced with the opening of a
King Charles III admired the amazing art work and poetry of students from Cockburn School as part of The World Reimagined project on his recent visit to Leeds. The King’s visit to the Leeds Art Gallery showcased their work and one student gave King Charles a signed copy of the
Local health experts are reassuring Leeds residents that the public health risks from Scarlet Fever remain low, despite a higher number of cases already reported this winter. Scarlet Fever is a common seasonal childhood infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus Pyogenes or group A Streptococcus. Although Scarlet Fever is usually
Holbeck’s Northern Monk Brewery has donated a combined £10,000 to two charities as part of their Faith in Futures charitable campaign. Two £5,000 donations have been made to each of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, who are dedicated to protecting and restoring wildlife and wild places in Yorkshire, and ANDYSMANCLUB a volunteer
A brand-new concept in car cosmetics has opened in Holbeck offering high level hand car washing, vehicle valeting and detailing. Located on Domestic Street in Holbeck on the site of a former fuel station, The Super Soapbox Pitstop has transformed the premises with a brand identity shared with its sister
A Beeston man who subjected a young girl to a catalogue of rape and sexual abuse has been jailed for 25 years following an investigation by specialist safeguarding officers. Carl Purdy was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court this week following a detailed and comprehensive investigation by Leeds District Safeguarding Unit.
The Leader of Leeds City Council has called for “fundamental changes” as to how councils are funded after announcing budget proposals which require the delivery of £69.8million savings in the next financial year. Council Leader Councillor James Lewis made the comments as the details of the proposed budget for 2023/24