What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
People in South Leeds who have been sent an NHS bowel cancer screening home test kit are being urged to complete the test. GP and the NHS region’s Medical Director for Primary Care Dr Faisel Baig says just a tiny sample detects signs of cancer before you notice anything wrong.
Police in Leeds are appealing for information to help locate a wanted offender. Steven Glen, aged 39, is wanted on recall to prison. He has links to south Leeds, particularly the Hunslet, Holbeck and Belle Isle areas. Anyone who knows his current whereabouts or who has any information that could
With the Met Office issuing an amber warning for snow in Leeds from 3pm today (9 March 2023) until 12pm on Friday, Leeds City Council has issued details of how their services may be affected. The council’s gritting team has been working hard to keep our local roads clear. The
Students at Cockburn John Charles Academy performed an incredible rendition of the classic Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’ last month. Over several months, the staff and students have worked extremely hard to perfect the music, choreography and performance. Their hard work and effort paid off as the students delivered
Financial services provider Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has made a key appointment to its senior management team as it continues to pursue its ambitious growth plans. Mark Fleet has joined the company as CEO, where he will continue to grow the credit union, strengthen support for the communities in which
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has now confirmed that Cottingley station will close once the new White Rose station is completed and opened. The closure was approved by the the Office of Rail and Road in a letter dated 27 February 2023. Local Ward Councillors Andrew Scopes, Gohar Almass
This year’s fortnightly brown bin collections will start in Leeds from Monday 13 March, with collections continuing through to December. Leeds City Council delivers the largest garden waste collection service by any council in the UK and continues to be one of a minority of councils to do so for
Students at Cockburn School have had an excellent start to 2023. Highlights have included: Year 11 Art and Design students starting their GCSE exam projects with a trip to the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield for inspiration. Year 9 and 10 Drama students visited Wakefield Theatre Royal to see John Godber’s
A man from Beeston is among six who are due to appear in court today (6 March 2023) charged in connection with an investigation into the organised theft of Range Rovers, Land Rovers and Mercedes Sprinter vans across West Yorkshire. It follows an investigation by officers from Leeds District Intelligence
This month’s free guided walk in Middleton Park is on Sunday (5 March 2023). This Winter Guided Walk will take in different parts of this very large park depending on the weather, and the conditions under foot. Middleton Woods can be magical in snowy wintery conditions, and somewhat spooky in