What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
First Bus has revealed a radical overhaul of its fares structure across West Yorkshire and the introduction of Tap On Tap Off (TOTO) payment technology on its buses. All the changes begin across the region on Monday 13 December 2021 and have been developed from detailed analysis of passenger and
One third of Leeds residents don’t know how – or if – they will be able to pay for Christmas 2021, according to a new survey by financial services provider Leeds Credit Union. The survey highlights the financial stress many face in the run up to Christmas, with the Covid-19
Christmas has truly arrived at White Rose as the centre has launched a brand-new Christmas Selfie Trail, a fun and free family activity running from Friday 26 November until 2 January 2022. The trail includes ten giant selfie spots – from Christmas puddings to nutcrackers. Visitors are invited to pick
People in Leeds are being given extra opportunities to get vaccinated as part of a major national drive to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates this weekend (26-28 November 2021). Hundreds of extra appointments for both boosters and first and second doses are on offer at vaccination centres across the district in
Well known TV presenter and charity patron Gabby Logan MBE has been announced as the new Chair for LEEDS 2023, a position that will see the Leeds born broadcaster add her voice to the year long cultural celebrations. Logan is joined by former Leader of Leeds Council, Baroness Judith Blake
Stamford Property Holdings and Shelborn Asset Management have bought the prime ‘Westbank’ site in Holbeck from Lloyds Bank and plan to redevelop it. The four acre site, off Water Lane and next to Bridgewater Place, is currently occupied by a three-storey call centre, originally built for The Halifax. The purchaser
With most Christmas activities cancelled last year due to Covid-19, Beeston & Holbeck Councillors Angela Gabriel, Gohar Almass and Andrew Scopes are delighted to see the return of two Christmas light switch on events in the coming weeks, funded by the Inner South Community Committee. The first event will take
Hunslet and Riverside Ward Councillors have announced their plans to commission historical lecterns to remember the residential past of Stourton – ensuring a physical reminder is in the area for future generations. Cllr Elizabeth Nash said of the project: “Many former residents of Stourton – many who moved to the
The final plans for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s £26.5 million new rail station at White Rose, Leeds, are among the items due to be considered by members at a meeting of its Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee this week. Members will be asked to approve the plans for the
Let’s do them proud – that’s the message to people in Leeds as Kevin Sinfield tackles another epic fundraising challenge inspired by his friend and fellow rugby league legend Rob Burrow. Leeds Rhinos great Kevin set out earlier today on a gruelling attempt to run 101 miles in 24 hours,