What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
It was the weekly wartime showcase that put centuries of Leeds history in the frame. Now Leeds City Museum is giving local residents the chance to put their own curatorial talents to the test and create a city-wide network of wonderful windows inspired by the museum’s remarkable collection. With council-run
Muslims in Leeds getting ready to observe the holy month of Ramadan this week have been issued advice to keep them safe from a local imam and GP. The advice comes from NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Leeds City Council’s public health team working closely with Dr Mohammed
Police are appealing for information to help trace a Leeds man who is wanted on suspicion of burglary. Officers from Leeds District Crime Team would like to hear from anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ashley Giles, aged 25, from south Leeds. Anyone who can assist is asked to
Leeds Credit Union is warning residents across the region about an increase in high interest doorstep lenders capitalising on COVID-19 uncertainty. The credit union, which has more than 37,000 members, has seen a targeted campaign by these lenders in some of the city’s most deprived areas, with interest rates as
Coroner’s Officers are appealing for information to help trace the relatives of Stephen Turton. Mr Turton, aged 64yrs, of Cambrian Terrace, Leeds died on the 18th of April. He is believed to be from the Newcastle area. His death is not being treated suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to
Leeds City Council has issued a series of reports updating on the work it is carrying out in response to the coronavirus crisis and initial planning already underway to help the city return to normal life. Following on from the update issued last week, the council has now issued a
A group of young history-lovers are calling on people across the city to share their experiences and help tell the story of lockdown in Leeds. Leeds City Museum’s Preservative Party wants to hear about the different ways residents have been coping with isolation as they look to create a new
A series of new measures have been put into place to help keep families and loved ones safe during services at Leeds City Council’s cemeteries and crematoria. The Council is also providing more information on the options available to bereaved families to help them find the most appropriate way of
The Leader of Leeds City Council has warned residents not to make tributes to key workers using sky lanterns, which increase the risk of wildfires and put extra strain on emergency services. Residents across South Leeds will be on their doorsteps again at 8pm tonight (Thursday 16 April 2020) to
Hunslet RLFC is delighted – but not at all surprised – by the overwhelmingly positive response of their players to the club’s request that, in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, they accept furlough leave arrangements and payments. Head coach Gary Thornton emailed his squad late last week setting out