Video: Addams Family at Cockburn School
This year’s sold out Christmas production at Cockburn School is Addams Family. We went along to watch the dress rehearsal and talk to some of the cast. Here’s our video report:
Remembering St Peter’s church on Dewsbury Road
The history of a place is important not only to an individual who has lived in that location their whole lives but also people who come into the community. It’s also important for the place itself to retain its heritage. This is where the blessing of the internet comes into
Planning applications 25 November 2019
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning 25 November 2019: Replacement of existing vehicle entrance barriers with new bi-folding gates DePuy International Ltd St Anthonys Road
Appeal: Road Traffic Collision, Elland Road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on Elland Road in Beeston. The incident happened at 6:40am on Thursday (27 November) when a Hyundai IX35 was in collision with an unknown dark coloured hatchback. The unknown vehicle deliberately reversed into the Hyundai causing extensive damage before leaving the scene
St Peter’s Court marks 40 years
Sat neatly on a corner off Dewsbury Road is the sheltered housing development of St Peter’s Court. As you round the corner this beautiful building is complimented by the well kept and neatly trimmed gardens, maintained by both gardeners and the residents alike. Stepping inside the complex, I was greeted
South Leeds first to receive gigabit speeds as part of a citywide digital transformation
Sponsored content “Internet services offering faster speeds, greater bandwidth and dramatically increased reliability will soon be available in South Leeds – and as soon as the city’s full fibre network goes live, users will experience a leap akin to lightspeed when comparing old with new.” Kim Johnston, CityFibre’s City Manager
Cockburn School gets creepy and kooky!
Everyone’s favourite kooky family, The Addams Family, will take to the Cockburn stage for this spectacular musical comedy. From the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Tony Award nominated Andrew Lippa. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and
Touchstone: three stars for employee engagement
Touchstone achieves Best Companies – Three star accreditation for the second year running Beeston-based mental health charity Touchstone celebrates achieving a coveted three star accreditation in the annual Best Companies – Sunday Times to Work for employee engagement, which is for extraordinary levels of employee engagement and is the highest
GO TRI South Leeds Mince Pie Duathlon
GO TRI returned to Cross Flatts Park in Beeston for a fourth time on Sunday (24 November 2019) for a festive South Leeds Mince Pie Duathlon. Organised by Active Leeds with support from the South Leeds Lakers and Morley Triathlon Club, the event continues to provide people with the opportunity
Fourth conviction for rogue Beeston landlord
Landlord Jack Collins of Woodlea Road, Yeadon, has been hit with court fines for a fourth time for failing to properly manage his rental properties. On 18 November 2019, Mr Collins was found guilty and ordered to pay £25,324.60 within two months for failing to maintain a property on Sefton