What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The first dead-icated employment scheme of its kind in the UK starts on Friday (18 October 2019) coinciding with the release of Zombieland: Double Tap. Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has today announced the introduction of a zombie employment scheme across 12 of its cinemas in the UK and
Councillors have agreed to lift traffic restrictions during high winds at Bridgewater Place after a period of extensive testing of the building owner’s solution to the wind problems there. Leeds City Council’s executive board today (16 October 2019) approved a report recommending that the high winds closure of the road
Leeds Libraries are the places to go to learn digital skills during Get Online Week 2019, a national initiative encouraging people to take part in the digital world. With public access computers available at South Leeds’ four libraries and a skilled staff team, the library service is well placed to
River Aire bridge completes providing key link to city centre for growing community at Climate Innovation District in Hunslet Sustainable urban developer Citu hosted a special event on Friday (11 October 2019) to mark the completion of a £1.5m pedestrian bridge at its Climate Innovation District in Leeds. The eye-catching
UPDATE: Jack Hirst has been found safe and well Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who has gone missing in Leeds. Jack Hirst, aged 22, from Hunslet, was last seen in City Square at about 11am today (14 October 2019) and there are concerns for
A new book which aims to warn children, and their parents, about the dangers of loan sharks was launched on Friday (11 October 2019) at New Bewerley Community School in Beeston. As we reported last December, Leeds City Council’s Dewsbury Road Community Hub was awarded a grant by the England
Anyone interested in learning more about alcohol and drugs is welcome to attend a free event in Beeston on Thursday (17 October 2019). Forward Leeds are offering an event at the Hamara Centre, on Tempest Road in Beeston, providing information and advice around alcohol and other drugs. Bill Owen of
An operation targeting drug dealing and other criminality in south Leeds has seen four people arrested and drugs recovered in a series of raids. Officers from neighbourhood policing teams across Leeds focused their attention on Holbeck, Beeston and Beeston Hill this morning (9 October 2019) as part of Operation Momentum,
Leeds Libraries is abolishing all fines and ID requirements, making it even easier for local residents to access their services and enjoy everything from free resources to inspiring activities. From 7 October, as National Libraries Week kicks off, all members returning overdue books will benefit from a ‘fines amnesty’, with
White Rose Shopping Centre is celebrating World Mental Health Day on Thursday (10 October 2019) with an exhibition of poetry written by James McInerney. The poems, selected to promote mindfulness, introspection, and the act of sharing kindness, will be displayed across the floor of White Rose’s Central Atrium. Visitors are