What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Ten adult learners from Leeds and a choir from Wakefield are helping to put the finishing touches to an original piece of music that will see them collaborate with industry professionals at a once-in-a-lifetime recording session at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios. The adult learners are taking part in a
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and pedestrian in Leeds. It happened outside Pennington Court on Hunslet Hall Road in Beeston at about 9.35am on Friday (2 August 2024). A white Volkswagen Crafter was reversing into the road from Disraeli Gardens when it was in
A much-praised extra care housing scheme has marked a special milestone as it continues to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in Leeds. Providing independent living opportunities with on-site support where required, Middleton’s Gascoigne House began welcoming residents in October last year. And, with all 60
A 46-year-old man from Leeds was sentenced on Friday (2 August 2024) to an 11 year extended sentence for four terrorism offences at Sheffield Crown Court. Colin McNeil (31/08/1977) received an 11 year extended sentence, comprising of 7 years in custody and 4 years on extended licence. He will also
White Rose Shopping Centre has brought back its Kids’ Carnival due to popular demand this summer, running every day through to Sunday 1 September 2024. With even more exciting rides suitable for children of all ages, this event is the perfect family day out during the school holidays. The Carnival
Communities across the North of England will benefit from a £1.2m funding boost to create Green Community Hubs – spaces where local people can use their interests and skills to support sustainable, environmental action, led by charity Groundwork. In South Leeds, the Green Community Hub will provide weekly sessions at
Parkinson’s UK has launched its popular Physical Activity Grants programme to help more people living with Parkinson’s get active in 2024. Now into its fourth year, the charity’s Physical Activity Grants programme reopened in June for physical activity providers, leisure groups, sports clubs, national governing bodies, Parkinson’s groups and many
The Leeds United Foundation has announced a new partnership with the McDonald’s based at Elland Road that will support their Premier League Kicks (PL Kicks) programme.Funding courtesy of the McDonald’s that is just a stone’s throw from the stadium, will help to provide a new PL Kicks session, building on
Yorkshire Day this year is green for go in Leeds as household glass collections begin for the first time. From Thursday 1 August 2024, residents can put glass into their green household recycling bins so it can be recycled as part of the city’s commitment to the environment and improving
Safety improvements on the M1 in South Leeds are moving ahead with the second phase of a central barrier replacement scheme starting next week. National Highways is replacing the wire rope central barrier with a concrete one between junctions 47 (Parlington) and 43 (Belle Isle). The scheme is taking place