What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Public consultation on Leeds City Council’s annual budget proposals to deliver an estimated £65.4 million savings in the next financial year has now begun. With the city responding and adapting to changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, costs and demand pressures continue to rise especially in services providing care for
South Leeds was well represented as unsung heroes from across Leeds adult care sector were celebrated yesterday (15 December 2021) at the Leeds Quality in Care awards. The annual Leeds Quality in Care awards celebrated the excellent work taking place across the sector and shone a light on those individuals
The NHS vaccination programme in West Yorkshire is pulling out all the stops to offer everyone aged 18 and over the chance to book a Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of December. In response to the national effort to protect people against the Omicron variant, extra appointments are being
A Leeds-based property investment company, Aspen Woolf, has begun donating 10% of all its service fees towards tackling vaccine inequality in lower-income countries. The property investment firm founded in 2005, is behind the sales of several new apartment complexes in Leeds South Bank Holbeck region, namely Springwell Gardens and Sky
Beeston-based Spinks, the components division of 180-year-old family bedmaker Harrison Spinks, has announced the launch of an additional distribution centre and appointment of a new Commercial Director as the global leader in sustainable spring and comfort technology continues to grow. The new 35,000 sq ft distribution centre is in south Leeds and will be
Leeds-based Red Ladder Theatre Company has committed three of their popular stage productions to film with the aim of getting their work out to a wider audience. The Damned United, Glory, and Smile Club were each filmed earlier this year whilst theatres were closed due to the pandemic, but the
Leeds United recently hosted a special Christmas event for 75 older members of the local community that are supported throughout the year by Holbeck Together. Holbeck Together is a charity that is close to our hearts, with both the club and Foundation working with them on a regular basis across
The hugely popular Harry Jepson OBE Memorial Trophy pre-season fixture between Hunslet RLFC and Leeds Rhinos will again take place in 2022 after a year’s hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The match is set for Sunday 6 February 2022, at the South Leeds Stadium, with a 3pm kick-off. Hunslet
White Rose Shopping Centre honoured local heroes from across Leeds at its annual Community Awards today (9 December 2021). The awards celebrate people and organisations working hard to benefit their local community. This year’s winners include: South Leeds charity Re:establish, which is committed to the development and nurturing of people’s
Pregnant women in Leeds are being urged to get vaccinated to protect both themselves and their unborn baby against the serious effects of Covid-19. Covid-19 increases the risk of still birth and giving birth prematurely, as well as the risk of pre-eclampsia. However, according to recent data, only 56% of