What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Holbeck Moor JFC launched two new teams in early 2023 to include an Under 10s team and most recently the new Under 7s team. The club now has six teams playing games with further teams lined up for the summer. The club has gone from strength to strength in recent
Three people have been arrested this morning (10 February 2023) as part of an ongoing investigation into a firearm discharge in Leeds. Two men, aged 19 and 23, and an 18-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences in relation to a firearm discharge which caused damage to
The months of January, February and March can be the most challenging, with the cold weather and cost of living crisis. To support residents in South Leeds, St Matthew’s Community Centre, the community hub for Holbeck run by Holbeck Together, has been designated as a Warm Space this winter. That
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 Monday 30 January 2023: One illuminated totem pole signage BP Cottingley Hall Cottingley Hall Service Station Ring Road Beeston
Burials had previously been carried out in local Parish Church grounds but with the coming of the Industrial Revolution even things in the Church grounds were about to change. By the late 18th century with the vast increase in the urban population of the Parishes most churchyards had become extremely
Detectives investigating a firearm discharge in Leeds have made three arrests as enquires continue. The men, aged 18, 19 and 20, were arrested yesterday on suspicion of firearms offences in relation to a firearm discharge which cause damage to an address in Recreation Street, Holbeck, on Wednesday (1 February 2023).
St Luke’s Church in Beeston Hill is starting its Job Club up again to support local people who are looking for employment. The Job Club is run by CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and is a friendly place where people get practical help as they seek employment. It’s a relaxed environment
A stunning new bridge honouring the legacy of a man who died after being racially harassed was officially opened in Leeds yesterday (26 January 2023). The David Oluwale Bridge was hailed as a symbolic link between the city’s past, present and future as a ceremony marked work on the landmark
Local Ward Councillors Andrew Scopes, Gohar Almass and Annie Maloney have welcomed new council housing in Holbeck. This week, Leeds City Council have taken ownership of six new family homes at Meynell Approach, Holbeck. The homes consist of 4 two bed and 2 three bed houses, and completes the first
IC Blue, the Leeds-based global supplier of electronic components, is seeking another 20 linguists as the business continues to see significant international sales growth with revenues rising by over 139% in the last year alone. Founded in 2003, IC Blue supports the electronic manufacturing industry with component sourcing, excess inventory