What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
South Leeds has become the latest location to receive Vodafone’s full-fibre broadband service. Homes and small businesses are now able to experience some of the fastest internet access speeds available in the UK. Unlike most home broadband services based on old telephone lines, Vodafone Gigafast Broadband uses all optical-fibre cables
Back in 1970 a group of budding thespians at St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Beeston decided to put on a pantomime. They enjoyed the experience so much they put on another one the next year and have put on a show every year since. The St Andrew’s Pantomime has become
Private landlords in Beeston Hill have until Monday (6 January 2020) to register for Leeds City Council’s new Selective Licensing Scheme, or face a fine. The scheme has been introduced to improve the quality of housing. The licence covers issues such as gas and electrical safety, making sure fire alarms
Leeds Dock in Hunslet is the venue a new lunchtime running group. Run Leader John Fielding explains: “The group is aimed at people that have never run before, or have not run for a long time. Couch To 5k (C25K) is an ideal way of starting your running journey or
A 179-year-old Yorkshire bed maker has enhanced its sustainability credentials by becoming fully Carbon Neutral, following an independent audit of its business. Following the assessment – done by sustainability experts at Carbon Footprint Ltd – Beeston-based Harrison Spinks, one of Great Britain’s most innovative bed manufacturers, is eligible to be
Ali Akbor, Chief Executive of Unity Homes & Enterprise, has spoken of his pride at being awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Akbor, who joined Unity in January 1999 and also serves as Secretary/Treasurer of BME National, was honoured for services to the community in Leeds.
Sponsored content Community-based care workers from Be Caring, a South Leeds based social care provider, has been serving up fully decorated Christmas trees to people who they support in South Leeds. Claire Gibson, Quality Lead at Be Caring said, “If you’re house-bound at this time of year it can be
Reach Primary Learning Centre in Beeston held a special day on Thursday (19 December 2019) inviting in local artists Mik Artistik and Andy McVeigh. Mik is something of a cult figure on the Leeds music scene and counts Iggy Pop amongst his fans. Andy McVeigh is sometimes known as the
Planet Ice has announced that after much consultation with contractors the long awaited Ice Rink at Elland Road will open its doors at 4pm on Friday 31 January 2020 for its first public skating session. The first floor bar area will open in April 2020 and it has been confirmed
Detectives investigating incidents of disorder inside and outside Leeds United’s stadium during their match with Birmingham City have arrested and interviewed a total of nine men this week following a public appeal. Officers from Leeds, with support from West Midlands Police colleagues, yesterday (20 December 2019) arrested six men at