What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
An inspirational Leeds Headteacher has won silver at the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession. Carrie Green, Executive Principal of Bramley Park Academy and Elements Primary School in Middleton has been honoured for her exceptional contributions to education through commendation at the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Since taking the helm at
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 9 December 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Retrospective application for decking 4 The
A public inquiry has heard arguments for and against the closure of a footpath next to Cockburn School in Beeston during a two-day hearing which concluded yesterday (11 December 2024). Helen Heward, the Planning Inspector, conducted the inquiry to decide whether to confirm the Diversion Order made by Leeds City
Middleton Primary School recently marked Anti-Bullying Week with a series of activities aimed at helping students understand and combat bullying in all its forms. The school sees Anti-Bullying Week as a vital opportunity to teach children about kindness, respect, and how they can make a difference in creating a safer
We are thrilled that the first block of workshops in our second year of Creative Communities, has been very well attended. Over ten weeks, the participants at Beeston Community Centre, Manorfield Hall and Hunslet Library and Hub have been introduced to a variety of art techniques, including pottery, wire sculpting,
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 25 November 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Consent, agreement or approval required by
Situated between Middleton and Belle Isle is a large hill at the base of which the Gosforth Colliery was situated. A tunnel had been driven under the hill, originally 1400 yards long before the steam engine was installed, then a vertical shaft of 80 yards deep then another 700 yards
Students and staff across Cockburn School, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy showed their respect on Remembrance Day (11 November 2024). Young people and school staff came together across the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust schools to commemorate Remembrance Day with heartfelt ceremonies to honour those who have served
The Bistro at Gascoigne House Extra Care scheme in Middleton held a children’s colouring competition over the half term holiday. Deborah Hanson, Housing Officer at Gascoigne House explained: “There were spooky goings on in the Gascoigne House bistro over the half term week! “The bistro there had a colouring competition
A convicted Leeds drug dealer is back behind bars after officers found Class A drugs destined to be sold when they searched his home. Officers from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) executed a warrant at Mark McGregor’s Middleton home last month in response to intelligence provide