What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds Credit Union saved its members more than £1.7 Million in high interest charges during the 2019 Christmas period. The interest that a credit union charges on loans is limited to a maximum 42.6% APR, but is often much lower depending on circumstances. This means that those who took a
Cross Flatts Park is now home to an automated external defibrillator (AED) that is accessible to all after local Councillors funded an external cabinet to house it. For just over three years the AED, bought by the Cross Flatts parkrun, has lived inside the kitchen at the Watsonian Pavilion in
Police in Leeds are continuing to appeal for information to help trace a man who is wanted for recall to prison. Peter Whitley, aged 36, was released from prison in October where he had been serving a sentence for theft. He is believed to be frequenting the Beeston area. Anyone
Coroner’s officers are appealing for help in tracing any relatives of David Walsh from Hunslet, Leeds. Mr David Walsh aged 72yrs, of Arthington Grove, Hunslet died at his home address on 30 December 2019. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Anyone with information on the relatives of Mr
Parents and carers have until Wednesday (15 January 2020) to submit their applications for their child’s primary school Reception place for September 2020. Families with children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 need to visit the Leeds City Council website to complete the easy and secure online
South Leeds is well represented amongst the names of the people, places and organisations shortlisted for the seventh Child Friendly Leeds awards revealed this week. The annual awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 6 February this year, and will celebrate all the hard work that is happening across the
Coroner’s officers are appealing for information to help trace the relatives of Michelle Garton from Beeston, Leeds. Ms Garton had previously been known as Lorraine Garton and is believed to be from the Shipley area of Bradford. Ms Garton aged 65yrs, died on Monday 6 January 2020 and her death
Get Your Act Together: The National Lottery funds local music charity to support young people The National Lottery has given a grant to South Leeds based music and education charity Cloth Cat to provide life changing opportunities through music to young people from the city. Get Your Act Together will
Public consultation launches on Leeds City Council’s initial budget plans for 2020/21 Public consultation is now underway to gather views on Leeds City Council’s initial budget proposals for the next financial year. During the three-week consultation period, the council is encouraging anyone who works or lives in the city to
There’s plenty of new meat-free options at White Rose Shopping Centre this Veganuary, the annual celebration of all things vegan. Whether you’re a lifelong plant-based eater or just interested in mixing up your meals, the centre’s restaurants have got every diner covered. Vegan options include: Greggs’ lauded vegan steak bake