What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A man is due to appear in court charged with the rape of woman in Leeds in 2021. Rashid Kwabena Boachie, aged 43, of Ashby Terrace, Leeds, has been charged in connection with the rape of a woman in Middleton Grove, Beeston, on 29 August 2021. Earlier this month, Boachie
England’s largest roller-skate festival is happening on your doorstep in South Leeds – and you’re invited! Roller-skating saw a massive revival during the pandemic, powered by a wave of TikTok inspiration. But long before it was trending, dedicated skaters were keeping the wheels turning. Northern Roll is a celebration of
With the return to school approaching, the NHS is urging parents and carers in South Leeds to check their child is fully vaccinated before the end of the summer break. Measles is a highly contagious infection that spreads through breath, coughs, and sneezes. It can lead to serious complications in
Club 3000 Bingo launched their new bingo club in Hunslet at the weekend as over 850 guests packed out the venue for an evening of entertainment, live music, bubbly on arrival, and of course – plenty of thrilling bingo games. The venue has seen a £5.5 million investment creating a modern, stylish
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been named one of the first ever ‘construction technical excellence colleges’ (CTEC) and will receive a share of £100 million in government funding to tackle construction skills shortages. Only 10 colleges across England have been given the status for the 2025 to 2026 academic
Work to completely refurbish parks tennis courts across Leeds has finished, with 50 courts in 11 parks given new life. Parks across Leeds have seen a total investment of over £787,000 ensuring that top quality facilities are available for local communities in the city. The second phase of the project
With the August bank holiday approaching on Monday (25 August 2025), the NHS in West Yorkshire is reminding people to plan ahead to make sure they stay well and can access the right care if they need it. Most GP practices and some pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced
Police in Leeds are appealing for the public’s help in reporting any information about the whereabouts of a man who is wanted on recall to prison. Ashley Metcalfe, aged 38, was released on licence in May after serving part of a sentence for robbery. He is believed to have since
Leeds College of Building (LCB) staff are celebrating another landmark year after students received their Level 3 results on Thursday (14 August 2025). For the second year, T Level students received exceptional grades, with 100% of the college’s Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction students achieving either a Distinction or
Have you seen Joshua Webster? Police in Leeds would like to speak with him regarding domestic abuse offences. Extensive enquiries have been made to locate him and now officers are asking the public to assist with any information. Webster, 35, is described as 5ft 9ins tall and of medium build.