What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Family-owned British luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has refurbished a bed which was passed down by the original customer through three generations. The family heirloom belongs to Abigail Reeve from Shropshire, who inherited the bed following her mother’s recent passing, and believes it to be around 100 years old. Abigail, from
Leeds Dock kitchen, bar and Event space, Fearns has teamed up with Kirkstall Brewery to celebrate Yorkshire Day in style – by giving away 50 free pints of its top seller Virtuous. Visitors can enjoy a free pint from 4pm on Thursday (1 August 2024), on a first come, first
White Rose Shopping Centre is celebrating Yorkshire Day on Thursday (1 August 2024) with a series of performances from renowned Yorkshire brass band, Back Chat Brass. A dynamic tribute to the Yorkshire brass bands of days gone by, Back Chat Brass will be performing their lively brand of brassy beats
Pupils from Beeston Primary School helped NFL Foundation UK and the Leeds United Foundation, NFL UK’s and Leeds United Football Club’s respective charitable arms, and NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers, to announce the Unlocking Potential programme, which aims to provide greater access to educational and sporting pathways for marginalised young
Police investigating a robbery in Rothwell have charged a man in relation to the matter. Duane Cale, aged 40, of Cardinal Road in Beeston, has been charged with the offence which occurred at business premises in May, after being arrested by police in Leeds yesterday (25 July 2024). He was
A collection of vintage sailor suits designed to ensure stylish Victorian children looked ship shape has been revealed by museum experts in Leeds. The eye-catching naval attire includes a classic range of blue and white outfits, dresses and bellbottom trousers, looks which became hugely popular for children during the late
A series of drop-in events will be held across South Leeds, as part of a major consultation on West Yorkshire’s plans to create a Mass Transit network. The events, taking place between July and September, will allow people to learn more about proposed routes for phase one of the network,
Ellie McClaren, Co-Founder and CEO of The Escapologist, which has a site at the White Rose Shopping Centre, has been named Businesswoman of the Year in the West Yorkshire Regional Awards by Business Awards UK. This is a testament to Ellie’s exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and unwavering dedication to transforming
With its ‘We Understand’ campaign Forward Leeds is using staff’s personal stories to inspire people to get support for their drinking or drug use. The campaign, from the city’s alcohol and drug support service, aims to break down barriers, reduce stigma and help people realise that there is effective expert
A team of ex-students from Leeds College of Building has returned to their roots as skilled construction professionals, ready to start a major £750k refurbishment project. Fit-out specialists Lodestone Projects has kicked off a summer renovation programme at the College’s North Street Campus. The eight-week plan will rejuvenate the site