What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
In a heartening initiative aimed at supporting the well-being and education of its students, Sharp Lane Primary School has forged a partnership with NGC Networks, part of the Cloud Clevr Group, and the Greggs Foundation to provide free breakfasts for children. The collaboration comes at a crucial time when child
Beeston-based luxury bedmaker Harrison Spinks has teamed up with designer and BBC’s ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’ judge Patrick Grant to champion quality British craftmanship and highlight the company’s innovative manufacturing processes. Patrick has visited the 300-acre Harrison Spinks farm in Yorkshire where it grows its own natural fillings, and
Tracy Brabin has been re-elected as Mayor of West Yorkshire. The Labour candidate, who became the region’s first-ever mayor in 2021, was re-elected after being declared the winner following the counts which took place today at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds and venues across West Yorkshire. Votes
White Rose Shopping Centre has honoured heroes from South Leeds and beyond at its annual Community Awards yesterday (2 May 2024), with recipients including charity leaders, landscaping specialists, and campaigning centre visitors. The Community Awards celebrate the incredible local people working hard to benefit their local community. 2024 winners include:
In a down-to-earth and straight-talking effort to teach students about the nitty-gritty of prison life and why it’s crucial to stay on the right track, Cockburn John Charles Academy recently hosted the seriously impactful ‘Prison Me? No Way!’ event. This idea-packed event gave students a real chance to chat with
Voters in Leeds are encouraged to make their mark by taking part in the local and regional elections this week. Polling stations across Leeds will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday (2 May 2024) for everyone registered who has not already voted by post to support their candidates
The young people of south Leeds are achieving excellent exam results and attending schools that have been judged by Ofsted to be some of the best in the country. According to government progress data for the academic year 2022-2023, these secondary schools rank as “above average” for pupils achieving over
Beryl bikes arrived at CEG’s Globe Point development on Water Lane in Holbeck last week, giving tenants, local residents and visitors the opportunity to commute in a more sustainable way. Thought to be the UK’s first all-electric public bike hire scheme, Beryl and Leeds City Council launched the service in
Preferred Homes, a registered provider of social housing is delighted to announce that progress on its new £15 million housing scheme on Hunslet Hall Road, Beeston is on track for opening in October 2024. Click here to watch drone footage of the development. Hunslet Moor House will comprise of 51
Nearly 400 inspirational Leeds women, voted for by members of the public and many connected to South Leeds, are being celebrated with a new sculpture in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Created by artist, Pippa Hale, ‘Ribbons’ will be located at the top of the gardens between Leeds