What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who gone missing in Leeds. Tendai Mupawaenda, aged 22, from Belle Isle, was last seen on October 23 and there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in tracing
A new team of mental health professionals is reaching out to help people living on the streets and others who are facing homelessness in Leeds. The Specialist Therapeutic Outreach Team is part of Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug service. Operational Manager at Forward Leeds, Anne Hobbs, said: “Our
A £59.3m package of support for local communities and businesses in Leeds and the rest of West Yorkshire has been agreed as the area enters the government’s Tier 3 restrictions category at one minute after midnight on Monday 2 November. New rules and guidance to help control the spread of
White Rose Shopping Centre has announced T34 Paralympic wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft MBE as its Accessibility Ambassador to coincide with this year’s Purple Tuesday. Holding five Paralympic gold medals, as well as multiple world records and world championship titles, Hannah is a Halifax native who regularly shops at White Rose.
Coroner’s officers are appealing for information to trace the relatives of Paul Kennedy. Mr Kennedy, aged 57 years, lived in the Beeston area of Leeds, died on the 27 October 2020. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coroner’s officer Robert Wright
Leeds City Council has signed a partnership with the new Planet Ice skating rink on Elland Road, next to the park and ride. The new partnership will offer all Leeds City Council foster families a heavily discounted entrance fee and free use of ice skates. They will also have access
Leeds’ largest taxi and private hire vehicle operator, Amber Cars, has acquired Gee Gee Cars, based in Beeston, to further boost its offering across West Yorkshire. The acquisition of Gee Gee Cars will see Amber Cars operate an additional 50 licensed vehicles in South Leeds, as well as boosting bookings
Leeds City Council, charities, community organisations and businesses have come together to provide 36 locations where struggling families can access free school meals during the October half term. Sparked by footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign to extend free school meals over the holidays, the city’s business community has rallied to support
Police in Leeds are appealing for information to help trace a wanted man. Peter Whitley, aged 37, from Beeston, is wanted on suspicion of burglary. Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries but have so far been unable to locate him. Anyone who has seen him or who has any
The annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Leeds will look very different this year, due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Due to the risks posed there won’t be the usual service or military parade at Victoria Gardens in Leeds. People are being urged to undertake their own acts of