What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
After a disappointing end to last season, Hunslet RLFC have rung the changes for the up and coming 2019 campaign. With many clubs in League 1 struggling and fixtures still not finalised the South Leeds outfit have really hit their straps with New Sponsors, a new kit supplier, Kappa, and
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 3 December 2018: Change of use and alterations of house (use class C3) to form house in multiple occupation
Championship and League 1 Clubs resurrect the Yorkshire Cup in 2019. The competition commences in 2019 and will incorporate an 8-team competition played over three consecutive weekends in January. Each and every game will be full of the passion of a Yorkshire Derby as every side strives to win a
The historic Leeds Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic next month as essential maintenance works near completion. From Monday 14 January 2019 the works necessary to strengthen the bridge will be completed. Bridge End over the River Aire by The Calls in the city centre will then re-open to two-way traffic, including
Morrisons Hunslet is to hand out free fruit to children in its Church Street store, to prevent unsold fruit being thrown away, to offer young people one of their five-a-day, and to help make the shopping trip easier for busy parents. The Free Fruit for Kids scheme will mean that
Residents of Hunslet have – together with Ed Carlisle from the local Green Party – have launched a campaign for a ‘Welcome to Hunslet’ on Church Street. Ed commented: “Hunslet has a long proud history, and this is a great idea – from local people – to build community pride.
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 26 November 2018: Amendment to previously approved planning application (17/04779/FU – Three retail units to car park and two
Congratulations to all those who organised or joined the Hunslet to Castleford fundraising bike ride in October, who raised over £800 for mental health charity Leeds Mind. Plans are now afoot for further fundraising activities next year.
What could be more exciting for children at this time of year than a ride on a steam train and a present from Santa? Middleton Railway is preparing to launch its ever popular Santa Specials on Saturday (1 December 2018). Trains run each Saturday and Sunday through to Sunday 23
The Skelton Grange environment centre in Stourton are again hosting their popular Winter’s Trail events, between 18-20 December – and tickets are selling fast! This annual event gives families the opportunity to explore a magical candle-lit trail through the woods and gardens, join craft activities, and enjoy hot drinks and