What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
Middleton Park is amongst seven parks and green spaces in Leeds to have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark once more. Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate are all managed
The Cockburn John Charles Academy (CJCA) was alive with energy and excitement as students from years 7 to 9 took part in the highly anticipated annual Sports Day recently. The event, which fosters both competitive spirit and teamwork, saw students participating in a range of athletic events within their form
Households across Leeds will be able to recycle glass bottles and jars in their green bins for the first time from the start of August. This includes all colours of glass and means that everything from wine, spirits and beer bottles, to jam jars and pasta sauce jars can now all
Almost 1,000 schoolchildren from 26 primary schools across the north of England, including several from South Leeds, have been treading the boards over the last couple of weeks, as ‘Wonderland Restored’ made a welcome return. Composed by Will Todd, one of the UK’s leading composers, Wonderland Restored was inspired by
The sporting community at Cockburn John Charles Academy is buzzing with pride following the exceptional performance of one of its standout athletes. Darlene, a dedicated and talented student, has clinched the gold medal in the 80m hurdles at the prestigious West Yorkshire School Games. Not only did she secure first
Hunslet RLFC are working in partnership to support the creation of a rugby union club, to be called Hunslet Wolves, and the former Middleton FC, to be renamed South Leeds FC, to play at South Leeds Stadium. In a statement Hunslet RLFC’s CEO, Neil Hampshire said: “As prime tenants at
Sponsored content Kim Turton has been appointed as the new Registered Manager at Pennington Court Care Home on Hunslet Hall Road. The care home offers residential care as well as short-term respite care for older people and has been undergoing significant investment since Covid to re-build the service back to
Last Saturday (29 June 2024) over 2,000 people attended the new-look Hunslet Festival where they enjoyed an action packed day of entertainment and activities. This was the first event arranged by a new team of organisers who have tried hard to build on the strong foundations laid here from an
Middleton Primary School have a strong partnership with Lineham Farm, a children’s charity, and they support the school in a number of ways. Every year they donate Christmas presents and throughout the year support them by supporting some of their families in school. This year, Lineham wanted to trial an