What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Some interesting news for all you Tweeters out there! Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn has joined social networking site Twitter. You can follow Mr Benn’s tweets over at @hilarybennmp. One of our other local politicians is also on Twitter – Beeston and Holbeck councillor Adam Ogilvie is a prolific tweeter and
A pub that’s been closed for the last few years is set to be demolished. The Sphynx, AKA The Cottingley Arms,had become the focus for anti social behaviour, graffiti and vandalism. It’s not clear how much of a loss this will be to Cottingley. Pubs are struggling throughout the city
Crunch talks over the future of the Tetley’s Brewery site will be held between the council and the landowners, Leeds council chief executive Tom Riordan has said. Riordan’s comments – made at last night’s AGM of city watchdog Leeds Civic Trust – followed concerns about proposals for the now abandoned Tetley’s site which
The police have introduced a new non-emergency phone number – 101. This replaces the 0845 6060606 and should be used to report crimes or for general enquiries. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or your speech is impaired you can textphone 18001 101. Remember for emergencies always use 999.
Join the Leeds Photo Hunt as it takes a tour to the south of the city, opening up venues along the way from local places of worship, to community groups and pavilions mixed in amongst the ordinary, everyday life. If you love south Leeds or have a passion for street
Fish and chips … you can’t beat ’em! We thought we’d end a heavy news week – which started with talk of cultural unity, touched on the future of the Tetley’s site, mental health, work at Middleton Park and then prostitution – on a somewhat lighter note… Here’s a fun poll where you
Discovered this video pitch to Kevin McCloud of TV’s Grand Designs fame regarding the future of the former Tetley’s Brewery site, to the south of the city centre. What do you make of it? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY4fDZMG0OE&w=560&h=315]
In case it’s escaped your attention, it’s Children in Need on Friday! As you can see in the above poster, there’s a family event at Belle Isle Family Centre on the day (10am-2pm) – please do go along and support. Do you know of any other events that are happening in
Fans of South Leeds rugby league club Hunslet Hawks have chosen the winning design in their design a new away kit poll. The winning design, pictured aat the top, beat off competition from three other designs which were voted on by fans. More details on the Hawks website.
Tired of waiting for buses that don’t turn up? Are the trains getting you down at Cottingley Station? Is there a problem with your stop or station? Why not try FixMyTransport, a new site specially built for public transport users in Britain who want to make public transport better for us