What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Clapgate Primary School in Belle Isle was inspected by Ofsted in July and in a report published on Monday (23 September 2024) Inspectors rate the school as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ in Early Years Provision and ‘Outstanding’ in Personal Development. Inspectors report that children value the adults in school: “In the
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. This week we start at Elland Road where Leeds United take on Coventry City in the Championship. Kick-off is at 3pm and you
Leeds United Football Club announced yesterday (23 September 2024) next steps in the plan to re-imagine and enhance Elland Road Stadium, home of the Whites since 1919. Earlier this year, the ownership of the stadium was transferred back to Leeds United, giving the club full control of the ground for
It has been many years since I read Sebastian Faulks’ modern classic Birdsong, but I recall that the story moved me very much back then and so I was excited to see this theatre production to mark 30 years since the book’s release. It is a story of war, love,
The Hunslet RLFC players were not the only winners at Friday’s Awards Night. Lifelong supporter Audrey Groves, who celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday (9 September 2024), was presented with the prestigious Geoff Gunney Award as well as being made a Vice President of the Club. Audrey started going to watch
Having completed Wellington Bridge (June) and Monk Bridge (July) our next bridge is a short walk down the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath to the Canal Basin where we will find Victoria Bridge situated. The planning and construction of this bridge was a very long and drawn out affair that
Drug use, drug dealing and the problems that come with them are not new to South Leeds, but it feels like it’s been getting worse over the last few months. South Leeds Life is aware of several local neighbourhoods that have been significantly impacted so this month, we spoke with
First of all, my thanks to everyone who supported me in the recent general election.It is a great honour and a privilege to have been re-elected as your MP – on this occasion for the new constituency of Leeds South – but whether you voted for me, voted for another
We have been distributing copies of our September newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (5 September 2024). Copies are available from various food shops including Dewsbury Road Tesco and Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs and
At Holbeck Together we know how important it is to create positive childhood memories but, we also understand how expensive and inaccessible it can be for families. Along with Yorkshire Children’s Charity we have been able to offer four fantastic free days out to local Holbeck families. 4 Yorkshire destinations