What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Work is underway on creating new supported accommodation for homeless young people in Leeds thanks to a partnership between the UK’s leading credit management company, Lowell and local homelessness charity, Turning Lives Around. Lowell, whose headquarters employ 2,000 people and are located at Thorpe Park in Leeds, has been working
A 17-year-old male is due to appear in court today charged over the murder of a man in Leeds. The youth, who cannot be named due to his age, has been charged with the murder of Saymore T Kwashira, who was fatally stabbed at a flat in Winrose Avenue, Belle
Places for People are one of the largest housing providers in the country with 75,500 affordable and supported living homes across England and Scotland. Across Leeds they have around 1100 properties, 150 of which are located in Belle Isle. Most importantly, they are a not-for-profit organisation, making sure their profits
A major upgrade of a key West Yorkshire motorway creating safer and quicker journeys for more than 55,000 motorists every day is now complete. National Highways’ M621 junctions 1 – 7 improvement scheme supports economic growth aspirations, helping people and businesses access Leeds city centre and the surrounding area. The
An operation to target those using West Yorkshire’s roads during the festive season while under the influence of drink and/or drugs begins today (1 December 2024). Roads policing officers will be carrying out increased patrols throughout the month, at a time when collisions, where motorists test positive for drink and/or
We reported in September on Clapgate Primary School’s recent Ofsted report which found the school to be Good and Outstanding in two areas. A short report cannot fully cover the range of work the school does, or even everything the Ofsted Inspectors say to the school, so we visited to
The Hunslet Club has been the heart of South Leeds since it was established in 1940. It has been a vital provider of youth services, affordable activities, and alternative education for young people in the area and beyond. Known for its rich connection to Rugby League, the Club has produced
Vastint UK the developer behind Aire Park, Leeds’ new 24-acre mixed used district on the former Tetley brewery site, has received planning permission from Leeds City Council to bring one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle charging car parks to Leeds. The private multistorey car park which will be located to
Reach Primary Learning Centre is now called Cockburn Reach Academy, following a successful pre-registration inspection from Ofsted. They have now become a registered independent school. The school was already part of the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust but will now work more closely with the other Cockburn MAT schools across the south
What is supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can, for many, be the most frightening and dangerous. Local independent charity, Leeds Women’s Aid, has been supporting women and children suffering from domestic abuse for over 50 years. The charity delivers the Leeds Domestic Violence Service 24hr