What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
As part of the school’s Curriculum Enrichment and Careers Week, ITV weather presenter Kerrie Gosney visited Year 7 and Year 10 students for an engaging workshop focused on careers in meteorology. Kerrie shared her personal journey from a passion for weather to becoming a weather presenter, offering students a glimpse
Cockburn School has been recognised nationally for its excellent results in 2024 based on data from the Department for Education and Ofsted, analysed by SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers network. Cockburn School was recognised for being in the top 10% of schools nationally for student progress in the 2024
Harrison Spinks’ Technical Manager Ethan McGuigan has secured a top title in an awards programme from national trade body the British Furniture Association (BFA). Ethan won the Award for Sustainability Champion – recognising an individual who has gone above and beyond to champion sustainability in the workplace. He joined Beeston-based
The Hunslet Club is thrilled to announce an action-packed Easter Holiday Programme, running throughout the school break this April. Designed to keep children and young people active, engaged, and entertained, our programme features a variety of fun-filled activities suitable for all interests and abilities. Programme Highlights: Activity Camp (April 7-17)
Works are underway to construct a new 3G pitch and three grass pitches to help turbocharge women’s and girls’ football in Leeds, thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. The new pitch at The Hunslet Club is one of at least 30 set to
Police investigating the death of Darren Leach have charged a man with his murder. William Joyce, aged 38, of Woodview Terrace in Beeston, has been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds magistrates today (1 April 2025). Joyce was arrested on 30 March as part of the investigation into the
Unity Homes and Enterprise is in contention for two prizes at the Northern Housing Awards 2025. The BME housing association, which manages affordable properties for tenants in Beeston and Holbeck, has been shortlisted for Best Customer Experience with the judges adjudicating on “organisations that are placing excellent customer experience front
A new flexible workspace is set to open at White Rose Park in May 2025, offering Grade A office and coworking space to Leeds businesses. Developed in partnership with Munroe K, the new 2-Work location will bring high-quality, adaptable workspaces to the park as it continues to grow as a
This year’s World Book Day at Cockburn John Charles Academy was more than just a celebration of literature—it was a full immersion into the joy and magic of reading. The academy embraced the day with an array of activities designed not only to highlight the importance of books but also
Beeston-based charity Turning Lives Around is set to continue providing housing support and homelessness prevention services for vulnerable people in Leeds for another three years. Leeds City Council has renewed the contracts related to Beacon Leeds which Turning Lives Around (TLA) delivers in partnership with fellow local charities Touchstone and