What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Last month, Chief Executive of Leeds Women’s Aid, Nik Peasgood, was presented with the Assistant Chief Constable Commendation for her efforts in tackling violence against women and girls. Nik Peasgood co-chairs the police Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Independent Advisory Board, which acts as a scrutiny body for the
Ahead Partnership recently brought together female leaders in tech and innovation to celebrate the sixth instalment of Girl Tech Leeds. These inspirational women from some of the city’s most influential businesses united to engage with young women from across Leeds and equip them with rich sector insights ahead of choosing
Development plans for a key gateway site in the heart of Leeds’s South Bank have taken a significant step forward. Leeds City Council made the vacant 0.18-hectare plot at Meadow Lane available for purchase last year as part of its efforts to drive regeneration activity across the South Bank. Now
Are you a young person in year 8 or above? Are you looking to unleash your full potential? Look no further than our Youth Club free workshop programme at the Hunslet Club. We are running various workshops from world food cookery and knitting sessions to fitness programmes and beauty design
Vastint UK, the developer behind Aire Park, the 24-acre mixed-use district on Leeds’ South Bank, has submitted its planning application for the future of the iconic Tetley building. The developer’s proposals, which will not only guarantee the future of the 92-year-old building but also increase the building’s accessibility so that
White Rose Shopping Centre is hosting an exciting Kids Carnival this May half term, from Friday 24 May – Sunday 9 June. With rides suitable for children of all ages, this event is the perfect springtime family day out. The carnival will include a host of different rides and activities
For the second consecutive year, students at Leeds College of Building are using their skills to help create a poignant RHS show garden. The Level 1 Diploma Carpentry & Joinery students have crafted two five-foot triangular wooden bug hotels. The structures will feature at the main entrance of a garden
Featuring playful storytelling, original live music and friendly audience participation, ‘Robyn Hood’ is heading to venues in South Leeds next month. Following on from last summer’s successful tour of Football Freddie, Leeds Playhouse is partnering again with Leeds-based family theatre specialists Fidget Theatre to bring incredible entertainment to Holbeck and
The NHS in West Yorkshire is urging people to plan ahead for their healthcare needs in the run up to what is expected to be a really busy time for health and care services across the area. With the upcoming bank holiday it’s important that you are prepared and know how
Lord Johnson, the Minister for Investment at the Department for Business and Trade, visited Schneider Electric’s Innovation Hub on Jack Lane in Hunslet on Monday (20 May 2024) to see energy innovation in action. The Leeds Innovation Hub features cutting-edge technology and innovations that are driving the UK’s journey to