Category: Belle Isle

News and events for the Belle Isle area

Roads poilcing in Belle Isle and Midldeton

The Neighbourhood Policing Team have been continuing their work under the Vision Zero initiative to make the roads safer in Belle Isle and Middleton. As well as supporting investigations into the recent death of a pedestrian in a fatal road traffic collision, they have been carrying out patrols in the area.

Belle Isle unveils stunning community tapestry

Swarthmore Education centre are thrilled to announce the completion of the amazing Belle Isle Tapestry, a collaborative artwork co-created by the community and our talented Community Artist in Residence, Elnaz Yazdani. Over the past few months, Elnaz has immersed herself in the Belle Isle community, skillfully employing the art of

Viral video leads to Elland Road visit for care home residents

If you’re a Leeds United fan, you’ll probably still be celebrating their recent win over Stoke City and the well-deserved promotion to the Premier League. At Nesfield Lodge, they’re buzzing with even more excitement after visiting the famous football ground just one week before their winning game. The dementia-friendly care

Young dancers shine on the professional stage

Year 9 and 10 Dance students from Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School recently took centre stage at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), delivering their powerful and moving performances at the renowned Riley Theatre. The visit was more than just a trip—it was a full performance

New defibrillator for Cranmore Bowling Club

Cranmore Bowling Club received a new defibrillator from local councillors Wayne Dixon and Emma Pogson-Golden on Wednesday 8 April 2025. The club received support from London Hearts, the UK’s leading defibrillator charity, and councillors topped up with a grant of MICE money. The club lost their old defibrillator when it

Police activity in Middleton and Belle Isle

Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation (BITMO, who manage council housing in Belle Isle) reported in a Facebook post: BITMO staff met West Yorkshire Police on Tuesady  morning and discussed that in the last six weeks in Belle Isle there have been: * Nine burglaries, two of which involved people stealing

Belle Isle Against Drug Dealers

“BITMO tenants are sick and tired of the drug use and drug dealing in Belle Isle, the kids on bikes wearing balaclavas, the cars pulling up at all hours of the day and night, the smell of cannabis and the behaviour of the people who are high. All these things