What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM has been shortlisted for the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards – one of the most high-profile events in the education sector. The prestigious annual awards recognise those who are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce
The festive season is still in full swing at White Rose Shopping Centre this December, with plenty of reasons to celebrate this Christmas. The centre’s family-friendly ice rink is open until 4 January, with pre-bookable 45-minute sessions taking place every day (except Christmas Day) – the perfect all-weather, all-ages activity.
With flu infections increasing and the Christmas holidays approaching, public health chiefs in Leeds are urging residents to get vaccinated now. Free flu vaccinations are available for people aged 65 and over, people with weakened immune systems or long-term health conditions, pregnant women, and children aged two and three years
An arrest has been made in the investigation into the sexual assault of a woman in the Belle Isle area of Leeds on Monday (8 December 2025). A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempt rape and is currently in police custody. Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding are
Leeds City Council is sharing a reminder of the support around for anyone struggling this winter. A dedicated webpage showcasing the support available can be accessed at Together Leeds | Leeds.gov.uk, with links through to finance support for people struggling with utility bills and debt, how to stay healthy over
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after taking home two awards at the ‘Building the Future’ Construction Awards in Birmingham. The college won both the ‘Best Further Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award and the ‘Best Higher Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award. Celebrated annually, the Building
The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, has welcomed more government funding as budget proposals for 2026/27 include a below-inflation increase to the council element of council tax. Initial budget plans released this week feature an increase in the council’s net budget of £70.4million made up of £43.5m
Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in the Belle Isle area of Leeds. The incident happened on Monday morning (8 December 2025). The female victim was walking along a pathway between Old Run View and West Grange Road at 10:50am when she was approached by
It’s almost time for A Winter’s Trail, your invitation to step into a magical world of light during the darkest month of the year at Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Stourton. The trail runs after dark on Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 December, between 4-7pm. A Winter’s Trail
As the festive rush begins, White Rose Shopping Centre has joined forces with the Retail Trust, the retail industry charity, to help protect retail workers from rising levels of abuse, with dedicated free training to help colleagues manage difficult interactions. Delivered through the charity’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign, White