Sew Together at Cockburn School
Sew Together at the Skills Hub – behind Cockburn School- starts on Friday 14 September.
Asha Neighbourhood Project invite you to their open day
The Asha Neighbourhood Project which has been working with women and children in Beeston Hill for over 30 years, is opening its doors on Wednesday 12 September. The Open Day is targeted at women in the area who haven’t been to the centre at 43 Stratford Street before and may
Kevin Sinfield shares success tips with Cockburn students
Kevin Sinfield MBE, visited Cockburn School on two separate days in July to speak to students about success and how to achieve it. Sinfield played his entire professional career with Leeds Rhinos and is one of the most successful players in Super League history, having captained the team to seven
Positive progress at Cockburn John Charles Academy
Cockburn John Charles Academy has had a very exciting first term since its official opening April 2018. The Academy has undergone a rapid transformation since it joined Cockburn Multi Academy Trust and opened as Cockburn John Charles Academy, under the leadership of the Executive Headteacher David Gurney and Head of
Appeal: Serious Road Traffic Collision, Elland Road
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Leeds on Friday (31 August 2018). The collision happened just before 8pm on Elland Road outside the football stadium and involved a pedestrian and a pedal-cyclist. The pedestrian, a 36-year-old male, received a serious head injury in the incident
Planning applications 27 August 2018
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 27 August 2018: Alterations involving conversion part of lower ground floor to form habitable rooms including lightwell to front
“How long ’til someone dies?”
After another car crash involving young men, residents ask: “How long ’til someone dies?” Residents were left reeling as a crashed car lay across the entrance to Mohammed Hanif’s shop on Stratford Street. His daughter Sunjeeda Hanif arrived on the scene shortly after the smash at 6pm on Thursday 23 August 2018. She told
Trinity Network’s holiday at home
Knowing many of their members can’t get away for a holiday, Trinity Network created a holiday at home over three days in Belle Isle. On day one members were treated to a day at the seaside including fish and chips, sandcastles, a wurlitzer, ice creams and if not donkey rides,
Targeted skills training to help you get a job
Are you struggling in the jobs market? Do you need to brush up your core skills? The Passport To Work programme which starts next week at Beeston Skills Hub, might be just what you need. Over 12 weeks you will work on practical work related skills; essential Maths and English
New mural for Cross Flatts Park
A new mural has appeared in Beeston’s Cross Flatts Park on the wall of the Watsonian Pavillion. The work was commissioned by Beeston Festival and features the work of many festival goers who made their mark with aerosols on the day. Now local artist Claire Bentley-Smith has completed the work