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