What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
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