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Young basketball stars shine as Year 8/9 team reach league final

The Year 8/9 basketball team from Cockburn John Charles Academy capped off a remarkable season by reaching the final of the prestigious Leeds Basketball League. Competing against schools from across the city, the team demonstrated resilience and talent throughout the tournament, eventually finishing as proud runners-up after a closely contested

Call for volunteers to help improve Leeds’s parks and green spaces

More people are invited to sign up for green space volunteering opportunities this summer, to mark National Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025). Earlier this year, Leeds City Council, in partnership with Voluntary Action Leeds, launched their new scheme Volunteer Team Leeds, with the aim of bringing together and inviting new

Students excel in Cockburn MAT drama showcase

Students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy and Cockburn School recently worked in collaboration to create a drama showcase using physical theatre techniques. The students captivated audiences with their powerful stage adaptations performed across both school venues. Bringing literature to life is no easy task but the Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy

Birthday celebrations at Assisi Place as Patrick marks 101st birthday

There was a real party atmosphere at a Hunslet retirement living complex following the 101st birthday of a resident. Patrick Harrison lives at MHA Assisi Place and spent his 101st birthday surrounded by family and fellow residents. Guests included recently appointed Mayor of Leeds, Dan Cohen and Labour Councillor for

Urgent warning about batteries and barbecues after three bin wagon fires

Leeds residents are being reminded about the dangers of binning batteries and hot ash from barbeques after three separate incidents in refuse collection vehicles in the last week. A waste crews was carrying out collections in Staith Gardens and Town Street, Middleton when smoke started emerging from the back of

Relief for residents as court action helps turn the tide on anti-social behaviour

Court action and partnership working have made a positive difference to life in a South Leeds community where crime and anti-social behaviour issues were causing concern for residents. Partial closure orders covering five blocks of flats near Hunslet Moor Park were granted to Leeds City Council by magistrates earlier this