What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
For the first time, residents in Leeds will need to show photographic ID in order to vote in person at polling stations at this year’s local elections. The new rule only affects those voting in person on election day, postal voters are unaffected. Following the introduction of the Elections Act
Police enquiries into an incident where a girl reported being approached by a man outside a Leeds primary school have now established there were no suspicious circumstances. At 8:45am on Friday (3 February 2023), police received a report of an 11-year-old girl having been approached by a man who got
Updated: Police confirm the incident was not suspicious At 8.45am today (3 February 2023) police received a report of an 11-year-old girl having been approached by a man who got out of a car near to the junction of Sandon Mount and Sandon View in Hunslet Carr. The incident occurred
For all schools and academies in the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust, supporting students to have good mental health and resilience is vital, particularly in the current economic and Covid climate. In addition to providing support from all staff, they have employed early intervention therapeutic workers and also have two members of
Detectives investigating a firearm discharge in Leeds have made three arrests as enquires continue. The men, aged 18, 19 and 20, were arrested yesterday on suspicion of firearms offences in relation to a firearm discharge which cause damage to an address in Recreation Street, Holbeck, on Wednesday (1 February 2023).
The NHS in Leeds is encouraging people in Leeds to have open conversations about mental health in support of Time to Talk Day. Time to Talk Day is an annual mental health campaign, taking place today (2 February 2023). The day focuses on having a safe space for friends, families,
Senior members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will receive an update on its work to tackle mould and damp issues in council housing at a meeting held next week (Wednesday 8 February). The report will set out how the council is responding to a Housing Ombudsman’s national report which
Students at the newest member of the Cockburn MAT community are excited to move into their brand new building in September 2023. Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, named after a former Cockburn student awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WW1, opened in September 2021 and is currently in temporary accommodation
West Yorkshire Police is running an e-scooter week of action as part of a drive to engage, explain and encourage members of the public around the lawful use of the vehicles. During the week of action (30 January-5February 2023) officers from the Roads Policing Unit and district patrol and neighbourhood
The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to the Leeds first direct arena next week, showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across the city. The free-to-attend event, running from 2-8pm on Monday (6 February 2023), will feature over 100 exhibitors and employers offering apprenticeship information, advice, and live vacancies. Visitors will have the opportunity