What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
More than 60 weapons, including guns and knives, have been surrendered so far in West Yorkshire during the county-wide weapons surrender. The campaign, backed by stabbing victim Vincent Uzomah, was launched on January 20 January and runs until this Saturday (30 January 2016). West Yorkshire Police launched the initiative with
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Cllr Judith Chapman and local MP Hilary Benn were amongst the guests as the new Lane End Primary School was officially opened in Beeston on Friday (22 January 2016). The planting of a tree (a time capsule is to follow once its contents are complete)
The new Aldi supermarket on Tunstall Road in Beeston is set to open next Thursday (28 January 2016). The shop, built on the site of the old Holbeck Police Station, will open at 8am with the first 100 customers being a handed a golden envelope. Each envelope will contain a
Adele Vickers Well been out looking for our Leanne tonight and will do again Tomorrow and every night until that girl is back with her family xxxxx. Leanne aged 16 missing since Friday 15 January 2016. Most likely in Beeston, Holbeck and Hunslet but could be anywhere everyone keep your
I started running to get fit and lose weight; I also decided to fundraise as a way to keep me motivated. On the days when I can’t be bothered, I think of the charity and all the lovely people that have made donations and I get out of the door.
A significant amount of Yorkshire stone pavement has been stolen from Beeston in broad daylight over a period of 2 days last week and Monday this week (15-18 January 2016). Residents on Tunstall Road initially thought the disappearance of the flagstones was connected to some work being undertaken by Yorkshire
The organisers of Beeston Festival are looking for someone to organise a street procession to launch this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday 4 June in Cross Flatts Park. The festival will have a carnival theme this year to tie in with the Olympic Games taking place in Rio
Last Wednesday (13 January 2016) Hannah Begum, the Children’s Lord Mayor of Leeds, addressed the full Council meeting at Leeds Civic Hall. Hannah was joined by Faisal and Tahera, fellow pupils at Hunslet Moor Primary School, and put forward her proposals for a Global Families of Leeds Project. Her idea
Samantha Gilmore Hello all, as per recent discussions…. I’d still love to get the community litter pick up and running. I was thinking in line with the new park opening, which is end of the month, weather permitting. Suggested dates…. 7th February, around 1pm. Once I know numbers, I can
Two pieces of public art have been commissioned as part of a £200,000 sprucing up of Dewsbury Road in Beeston. Sites have been identified outside the One Stop Centre and at the bottom of Trentham Street and a budget of £10,000 per artwork allocated. The plan is to give a