What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds can become a carbon neutral city by 2050 – and could potentially achieve the 2030 target in the climate emergency motion passed by councillors on 27 March – according to a new “carbon roadmap” report published by the Leeds Climate Commission. The science-based roadmap report, produced by a team
Leeds mental health charity Touchstone has appointed Gordon Aickin as its financial director and deputy chief executive. Mr Aickin joins Touchstone from Northpoint Wellbeing where he was the financial controller. Beeston-based Touchstone, which has an annual turnover of almost £8m, employs 300 staff and volunteers to deliver mental health and
Travellers looking to book their Hajj pilgrimage this year are being warned against deals that seem too good to be true. The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s campaign is working to protect travellers after an increasing trend in the sale of illegal or fake package deals. In the worst cases, these
The Tetley, Hunslet’s own art gallery, is the perfect place for families this Easter Monday (22 April 2019). They have two different events happening throughout the day and a great deal in the Bar & Kitchen so you can make the most out of your day with your family.
A Leeds charity which prevents homelessness is appealing to socially responsible businesses to help it celebrate the tenth anniversary of its social enterprise. Turning Lives Around (previously known as Leeds Housing Concern) established Clean Start in 2009 to provide a step back into employment for some of the most marginalised
Patients in Leeds are now able to pre-book evening and weekend appointments with a GP, practice nurse or other healthcare professional. NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has commissioned the Leeds GP Confederation to work with local GP practices to offer additional appointments outside of normal GP practice hours. Improving
From the 18-20 April 2019, Northern Monk brewery are hosting their annual Hop City beer festival at their Leeds-based home, The Old Flax Store. The event falls over Easter bank holiday weekend, and will host over 30 breweries, various high-profile DJ sets and a roster of local and international street
Two shopping centres in Leeds are supporting Autism Awareness Week by taking significant steps to become more autism-friendly, offering a more inclusive retail experience for all visitors. White Rose and Trinity Leeds, both owned by Landsec, have announced a range of services to be implemented over the next 12 months
Slung Low Cultural Community College announces exciting new programme of activities for term three After a successful second term and launch at their new base – The Holbeck – the acclaimed Leeds theatre company Slung Low have unveiled their biggest programme of Pay What You Decide cultural classes for their
The launch of the Pathways to Technology project, known as P-TECH, took place at the Civic Hall on Monday 18 March. IBM has developed the P-TECH programme to prepare young people for the future and to give them the technical and employability skills they need to secure good quality jobs