Category: Hunslet

News and events for the Hunslet area

Can you help trace Hunslet taxi driver attacker?

Police are appealing for information following an incident in which a taxi driver was assaulted after his vehicle was allegedly damaged. The incident happened between 10.30pm and 10.45pm on Friday 3 August outside the Engine Pub, close to the junction of Moor Road and Old Run Road in Hunslet. The 51-year-old

Healthy eating tips at Hunslet health table events

A number of events to encourage healthier eating are being held at Hunslet Library on Tuesdays from tomorrow until September 11 (10am-noon). Topics at the Hunslet Health Table include healthy eating, healthy packed lunches and weight management. The event is being run by Health For All’s Healthy Communities service, in conjunction with

Bookmarked: Breeze set for South Leeds

Breeze on Tour has something for all young people aged 0 to 19 years, so don’t miss this summer’s date at the John Charles Centre for Sport. And, as an added bonus, it’s completely free! You just need to bring your Breezecard with you – don’t worry if you don’t have one,

National Play Day To Be Celebrated this Wednesday in South Leeds

Leeds Play Network are delighted to be hosting Leeds’ contribution to National Playday this year in the Hunslet. They will be running a wide range of activities alongside local organisations in the area including one of the largest youth clubs in the country, the Hunslet Club. Jump on the clubs’ Bouncy Castle &

Work starts on new Holbeck Police HQ on Elland Road

Work has officially begun a new divisional police headquarters at Elland Road after ground breaking ceremonies took place last week. Police hope the new building will provide a modern, flexible working environment as well as enabling Officers to train for real life situations with more realism than before. The new

New owners plan new lease of life for Clarence Dock

Plans to revitalise a Hunslet waterside development have been unveiled by developers. As reported by South Leeds Life earlier this month, a new strategy for the ‘Brigadoon’ that is Clarence Dock in Hunslet is aiming to turn the area into a home for independent traders, restaurants and digital businesses Property

South Leeds roundup: Asian supermarket, Tower Works and Middleton clean up

Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s making south Leeds tick this week from other websites and blogs. The YEP reports on a good news story that a Leeds businessman is pumping £500,000 into turning a formerly notorious pub on Dewsbury Road into an Asian supermarket. Sad to see the negative tone of some