What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Ambitious plans for what could be the largest free school in the country have been revealed. The Leeds Academy, which would be located in “city centre south”, is expected to cost around £17million and could be a catalyst for the regeneration of the area between the River Aire and the
Councillors sitting on a council plans panel at Leeds Civic Hall this afternoon have gone AGAINST planning officers’ recommendations to refuse plans for new Asda and Tesco stores in Old Lane, Beeston. Members of the south and west plans panel heard that planning officers were recommending that BOTH plans – for
The Hunslet Club would like to say a big well done to three under 13 year old footballers Cameron Hardy and twins Ryan and Kieron Brelsford. These three lads were on their way to evening training when an elderly lady collapsed on the pavement in front of them. They called an
Yesterday saw the intrepid band of South Leeds Life community reporters learn about photography and how to take photos for their stories – and they also undertook their first assignment. The group took two cars from Tenants Hall in Middleton down to the Leeds Museum, opposite Millennium Square in the
Hello everyone. Hope you’re enjoying our new-look blog. We’re still working on some bits and bats, so bear with us as we get on our feet (it’s been, ‘ahem’, an ‘interesting’ experience moving to our new platform, but we hope you like it! Here’s your regular weekly round-up of what’s
Are you up for a cuppa in Hunslet? Join in a free coffee morning as part of a healthy and tasty breakfast every Wednesday at Hunslet Methodist Church. The event, run by Health For All’s Healthy Communities team and NHS Airedale, Bradford and Leeds, runs in Telford Terrace from 10am-noon
My name is Michelle and I am a volunteer for Doris Banham Dog Rescue. I live in Belle Isle. I have arranged a charity Ladies Night to raise some much needed funds and awareness for our charity. We will also be offering advise on responsible dog ownership and health and
We have been working on upgrading the South Leeds Life website this week. So firstly can we apologise for the disruption that we know at least some readers have suffered. We are confident that once the new set up is fully bedded in the site will look better, be easier
Hunslet Club Boxers were invited to the White Rose Shopping Centre in South Leeds to meet the first ever female Olympic Boxing Gold medalist Nicola Adams.The Leeds born star answered their questions in front of a large crowd of shoppers and media before posing for pictures and signing some boxing
Following on from part one of a nostalgic photo slideshow of hundreds of photos of Hunslet and it’s surrounding area, and Part 2 from a bygone age, over the last couple of weeks (viewed over 500 times already), we now present the third and final part. See how many places you recognise still