What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Two men have been arrested over an armed robbery at a luxury watch shop in Leeds. The men, aged 32 and 40, have been arrested in connection with the incident at the TAG Heuer boutique in the White Rose Shopping Centre on Wednesday evening, where glass cabinets were smashed and
Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery at White Rose Shopping Centre last night (Wednesday 26 June 2024). Police received multiple calls from 8:42pm about an ongoing robbery at Beaverbrooks jewellers. It was reported that five suspects entered the shopping centre in possession of weapons including a chainsaw,
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk on Sunday (30 June 2024) looking at the history of Broom Pit and explore the land where the pit once stood. Although much of the area was landfilled and landscaped after the mine closed in 1968 there are still
‘Festival Season’ has kicked off in South Leeds and next up is the new look Hunslet Festival taking place on Saturday (29 June 2024) from 11:30am-4pm on the Church Street field next to Hunslet St Mary’s Primary school. Hunslet Festival is an annual event taking place in June and is
ice&fire – the human rights arts charity and theatre company – is staging one-off performances of its ground-breaking ‘Tales from the hostile environment’ across the UK in the run-up to voting in the general election on 4 July. On Sunday (30 June 2024), it will be staged at Slung Low
Family-owned Beeston-based luxury bed and components manufacturer, Harrison Spinks, has made key senior appointments to drive international sales and enhance its growth strategy across the group. In a move to strengthen sales and export growth for both the beds and components divisions at Harrison Spinks, the business has made
Paint reprocessing specialist, Seagulls Reuse, has relocated to 129 Water Lane within the heart of the Temple district of Holbeck. Seagulls will recycle, mix and sell paint as well as running a series of creative workshops close to the city centre in its new 31,150 sq ft warehouse. Cat Hyde,
‘Students flourish at this outstanding college,’ say Ofsted inspectors, after a recent visit to Elliott Hudson College. The South Leeds based sixth form college, has received its second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgement. Elliott Hudson College was awarded the top rating by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024, which reported
Northern Monk have announced three long-term charity partnerships as part of their Faith in Future Foundation. Faith in Futures is now a long-term supporter of Holbeck Together, a community support group based in the same neighbourhood of Leeds as Northern Monk; Pyramid, who help people with learning disability, autism, or
The popular ‘SEND – Next Choices’ fair returns to the Leeds first direct arena next week. The free event, which supports young people with special educational needs and disabilities, their parents, carers, and support workers in taking the next steps in getting ready for adult life, takes place on Tuesday