What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Hunslet residents are rallying to preserve the iconic St Mary’s church spire in the heart of their community. A public meeting will be held later this month, for others to find out more and get involved. The local Victorian landmark – on Church Street opposite the Penny Hill Centre –
A Leeds-based housing association, which manages properties in Holbeck, Hunslet and Beeston, has been praised by the city’s Lord Mayor for its efforts to create “strong and vibrant communities” over more than three decades. Speaking at the Unity Homes & Enterprise Annual General Meeting, Cllr Eileen Taylor told guests she
Friday 13 September 2019 saw the coming together of team, staff and fans down in the Phoenix Bar at South Leeds Stadium to make the annual awards to Hunslet RLFC team members. Players brought along their families to see who had won the votes and to watch a review of
With its quirky design, handlebar steering and a top speed of 50mph, it might not be a modern motorist’s first choice. But when it comes to tales of Leeds innovation and invention, Hunslet’s very own Scootacar is certainly the wheel deal. The bright blue, three-wheeled wonder is set to be
UPDATED 8:14am Monday 30 September 2019 The Flooding Information Service has updated its Flood Alert as more heavy rain is forecast for areas upstream later today. Last night river levels rose to dangerous levels before starting to fall in the early hours of this morning (30 September 2019). The river
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 23 September 2019: Alterations involving installation of external step lift to front 47 Cemetery Road Beeston Leeds LS11 8SU
Long standing Chairman, Neil Hampshire has announced he’s stepping down from Hunslet RLFC‘s board and signalled that the club, currently owned by its supporters, could return to private hands. Neil Hampshire said in a statement: “After much consideration and serving almost 8 years as Chairman, I have decided to step
A wealth of achievements were celebrated last night (25 September 2019) at the annual Leeds College of Building ‘The BIG Awards.’ Hosted at Leeds Town Hall, the poignant event celebrates the achievements of students over the 2018/2019 academic year. Winners are chosen not only for their academic achievements, but also
Leeds College of Building is the latest organisation to become a member of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. As the UK’s only specialist further education construction college, the appointment is recognition of the contribution the education institution has made to the scheme. The Leeds-based college joins a network of more
Leading sustainable developer Citu has unveiled the first images and plans of its ground-breaking low carbon ‘intergenerational’ building. Located in phase three of its pioneering £250m Climate Innovation District in Hunslet, which spans both sides of the River Aire in the South Bank regeneration scheme, the building will offer a