What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Fifth-generation family bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr Ed Anderson, to its Leeds headquarters in Beeston to formally receive its two prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation and International Trade. The King’s representative visited the 183-year-old bed manufacturer’s Innovation Centre in Leeds to present its
It’s a model example of engineering excellence which Leeds once put on show in a bid to impress some of the world’s brightest minds. Now a remarkably detailed recreation of the city’s historic Crown Point Bridge is among the fantastic feats set to be celebrated in a carefully constructed new
Hunslet RLFC have responded quickly to Newcastle Thunder’s shock withdrawal from next season’s Betfred League 1. The Parksiders’ CEO Neil Hampshire said: “Friday the 13th has long been a date that brought fear to people, and today is no different. The news from Newcastle Thunder this morning is a tragedy
Holbeck-based brewery Northern Monk have announced that they will be opening a brand-new Leeds city centre venue, taking over the former Assembly Underground. The new venue, called The Northern Market, will feature a food market, beer hall, and a range of frozen cocktails, with a fully stocked bar pouring the
Leeds City Council chiefs are having to consider a range of additional measures including significant staffing reductions, building closures and asset sales as the latest steps in the ongoing major budget challenge. At the meeting of the council’s executive board at the Civic Hall on Wednesday 18 October 2023, a
Two Leeds College of Building students have returned from an incredible experience after gaining places on an all-expenses-paid trip to northern Spain for three days. The Roof Slating and Tiling apprentices travelled to the famous Cupa Pizarras quarries in Ponferrada to see first-hand where slate is excavated and manufactured for
Marks & Spencer proudly celebrates Justine Brook, a seasoned retail professional with over 30 years of service to M&S, as the remarkable Store Manager for the newly opened M&S store in Leeds’ White Rose. Although the new store opened to customers in May, Justine has been working on the opening
Back in the days before the Great War, Hunslet was the premier professional football club in their home city, ahead – by a considerable distance in the area’s sporting hierarchy – of Leeds (now Leeds Rhinos) and Bramley, in addition to soccer’s Leeds City (who were later succeeded by Leeds
Chipp Coffee Co, a renowned speciality coffee roastery based on Czar Street, has embarked on a remarkable journey towards coffee pod sustainability. Committed to values that prioritise quality, value, and environmental responsibility, Chipp Coffee Co is proud to announce the launch of its home-compostable coffee pods, marking a significant milestone
An inspirational Leeds basketball coach who was back on the court just weeks after having his leg amputated is amongst the incredible people featured in a new collection of portraits celebrating the city’s black culture. Former basketball player Norman ‘Too Tall’ Francis is head coach at Leeds City College and Leeds