What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
With UK temperatures set to soar late this week as parts of Yorkshire & North East England reach highs of up to 30C, Canal & River Trust is asking people to stay safe by water, avoid open water swimming in their local canals, rivers and reservoirs and seek alternative ways
With temperatures rising significantly in Leeds at the end of the week, the local NHS is reminding people how to stay safe and well during a Covid-19 summer. Although most of us welcome the summer sun, high temperatures can be harmful, resulting in dehydration, heatstroke and sunburn. Those who are
Leeds City Council is running a new campaign over the summer months as a result of the increases in littering and anti-social behaviour that have been seen since lockdown eased. The campaign, developed by Keep Britain Tidy, comes after a new survey, carried out by the environmental charity, shows that
Beeston and Holbeck Councillors have welcomed the council and community groups coming together to offer a fantastic service to local residents. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many important community spaces were closed to keep people safe. This led to multiple teams and services having to explore new ways of
Fifth-generation bedmaker Harrison Spinks has announced two internal promotions that will see Managing Director Simon Spinks promoted to Group Chairman, replacing his father Peter Spinks who steps into a Non-Executive Director role. The 180-year-old family-run business, based off Dewsbury Road in Beeston, has promoted its Marketing Director Nick Booth to
West Yorkshire Police have issued a statement in relation to fans gathering outside Elland Road to celebrate the club receiving the Championship trophy yesterday (22 July 2020). Superintendent Jackie Marsh, of Leeds District Police, said: “The safety of fans and the wider public has always been our primary concern and
After what has been an extremely challenging number of months for parents, carers and children; Leeds City Council’s Breeze team are thrilled to announce their newest summer offering. As a result of the pandemic, the usual Breeze activity programme is unable to go ahead this year. However, to replace this,
Back in May we reported on the campaign to improve cycling access along the Aire & Calder Navigation at the footbridge over Skelton Grange Road. Over 1800 people have signed the online petition so far and Councillor Peter Carlill (Calverley and Farsley) is now organising a meeting to try and
Further to our article last week, Leeds City Council have now announced that the playground in Middleton Park will reopen tomorrow (Thursday 23 July 2020). It will be one of just five in the first wave of openings across the city. All other Council owned playgrounds, play areas and outdoor
Communities across Leeds are being given the opportunity to take part in free creative workshops online through August. The workshops (funded by Leeds Inspired and Leeds City Council) will be run for people living in Leeds, with first priority given to people living in Beeston, Holbeck, Seacroft, Gipton and the