What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Postal voters in Leeds are being asked to urgently renew their details if they have not yet done so as the deadline nears. All registered postal voters in the city who applied to vote by that method before 30 January 2024 need to renew their details by the end of
Wade’s Charity, Leeds oldest charity has been making life better for the people of Leeds since 1530 (during the reign of Henry VIII). Nowadays as well as owning many green spaces around the city, including Middleton Park, Wade’s provides grant funding to Leeds based charities for a range of activities.
There will be disruption to Leeds council passenger transport services beginning this month, as almost 80 Unite members will strike over safety fears from tomorrow (9 January 2026). The workers involved in dispute include drivers who take service users, including children and older adults with learning difficulties, special needs and
On Thursday 11 December, Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) students from Years 8 to 10 gathered for an exciting and inspiring Enterprise Challenge from the King’s Trust, giving young people a hands-on introduction to business and entrepreneurship. The Enterprise Challenge is a free inter-school competition designed for 11–16-year-olds. In teams
Cockburn John Charles Academy Year 9 students enjoyed an inspiring and insightful talk from the curators of the Turner Prize last term. The visiting speakers shared their roles, experiences and professional perspectives, offering students a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential awards in contemporary art. Their generosity
Swarthmore Education Centre has announced that actor and arts advocate Gaynor Faye has agreed to become our new President, following former President Hilary Benn MP, who stepped down earlier this year. Gaynor is well known for her TV work, including Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Fat Friends and The Syndicate, but she’s
Sponsored post When considering respite options for a loved one there are a host of questions that circle around people’s minds – about food, personal care, and medication needs, alongside concerns about whether mum or dad will settle? Will the staff understand what they need? When you’re the primary, long-term
Middleton-based West Yorkshire Pet Ambulance is set to launch a membership scheme in the new year. Membership benefits will include: Transport for up to four veterinary visits per year. Covering routine, non-urgent appointments such as vaccinations/boosters, and general health checks. Discounted emergency ambulance call-outs. Members will receive a reduced rate
A successful prosecution has underlined Leeds City Council’s determination to tackle rogue private sector landlords and the issues they cause for their beleaguered tenants. The council brought the prosecution against the landlord of a private rental property in the Dewsbury Road area of Beeston after he failed to address a
Staff at Cockburn Ingram Road Community School have been very busy in the run up to Christmas, wrapping presents for every child at school. With presents ranging from footballs to toy cars, every child has left school this Christmas with their very own Christmas gift. This would not have been