What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy got language learning off to a flying start this academic year as they celebrated European Day of Languages on 26 September. Students have been engaging in the Spanish curriculum, celebrating the range and diversity of languages spoken throughout Europe and spoken in school. Year 10 student
Middleton Primary School (MPS) has welcomed its new headteacher, Sarah Tissiman, following the retirement of Samantha Williams. With 12 years of experience at Middleton Primary, Mrs Tissiman has demonstrated a commitment to both the children and the wider community. Expressing her enthusiasm for the role, Mrs Tissiman stated, “I am
After months of voting, a judging panel and a public vote stage, Jane Hurst, teacher at Middleton Primary School, has been awarded a 2024 Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Award. Announced on Classic FM Breakfast by Dan Walker, Jane is one of five exceptional music teachers, who are
Sharp Lane Primary School in Middleton is holding two open afternoons for parents looking for a Reception place for next September. The school has an innovative curriculum including workshops, trips and music with In Harmony Opera North. There are a variety of after school clubs and wraparound care is available.
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 23 September 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Conversion of existing basement to habitable
“There she was just a walkin down the street singin Do wah do diddy dum diddy do.” Do you recognise those lyrics and can you hear the tune in your head. They are the iconic sound of Manfred Mann and are bound to bring a smile to your lips and
Leeds City Council intends to bring in car parking charges at Leeds Urban Bike Park (LUBP) on Ring Road Beeston Park in Middleton and is conducting a formal public consultation. The local authority is facing unprecedented pressure on its finances and attempted to bring in the charges two years ago,
‘Bernie’, a handsome piebald, had his first trot round his Leeds home today (17 September 2024) after being officially named after the arts, sports and civic legend Bernard Atha, who sadly passed away in 2022. Bernie, a 15–hand, 12 year-old, was bought by Middleton Park Equestrian Centre with a grant
A mother from Middleton who lost 17 stone in weight over two years has set up a support group for women who want to improve their lives. Sarah Clarke weighed 31 stone, 6 pounds in January 2022 when she plucked up courage and walked into a Slimming World meeting. She
This month the Friends of Middleton Park guided walk is part of the Heritage Open Days events in Leeds. The walk and talk on Sunday (15 September 2024) explores the role of religion within Middleton. From the Reformation until catholic emancipation the Catholic faith survived because some catholic gentry allowed