What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
20 mph zones have been popping up all over Leeds for more than 20 years now. However, as the new limits are introduced in a bid to bring down accident rates, in many neighbourhoods they have been seen as the exception rather than the norm. This has not helped drivers
This article is part of the fracking series put together by Frack Free LS26. Hutton Energy has recently bought the license to complete exploratory fracking drills across south Leeds, including in Middleton and Belle Isle, and much of the surrounding area. This series of articles hopes to educate people about
The Health For All’s Menspace project is starting two new activity groups in South Leeds. A new Digital Photography Club starts today (28 January 2016). The aim is to share photography skills, learn from others, get to know your camera or phone better. The group will meet every Thursday from
Hunslet Hawks announced yesterday (21 January 2016) that Head Coach Barry Eaton has left the Club by mutual consent. Chairman Neil Hampshire said, “Barry has been an excellent servant to the Club and has worked hard to make us competitive against a perpetual backdrop of limited funding. He will always be remembered for masterminding
William Fakes (13) from Middleton scoops £250 as Young Archaeologist of the Year William Fakes (13) from Middleton was presented with a cheque for £250 and the title of Young Archaeologist of the Year at an event in Middleton Park’s Visitor Centre on Saturday (16 January 2016). William is the
A farewell and thank you is taking place at Tenants Hall on Tuesday 19 January 2016 at 12:30pm to mark the Heath for All’s Communications Officer, John Baron, moving on. John will be expanding his lecturer post in Hull. John has had a 20 year relationship with HFA and the
Nearly nine out of ten smokers in South Leeds want to quit, but factors such as stress are making it difficult for them to do so, a new NHS survey shows. NHS Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group, which has the highest rates of smoking in the city, commissioned
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Free first aid training sessions are being made available at local children’s centres by the NHS Leeds South & East CCG. Parents and carers are encouraged to learn vital practical skills and knowledge. Topics covered will include: child and baby CPR,
In Loving Memory of ‘Our Little Skye Pie’! After the huge success of the 2015 run which raised an astonishing £2000, we are back to do it all again in 2016! 5km Fun Run at Middleton Park, Leeds on 14 February at 10.30am in aid of our two chosen charities;
Last Sunday (13 December 2015) saw over 350 runners brave the arctic weather, much mud, and (thanks to Saturday’s torrential rain) a last-minute obstacle of a large fallen tree to complete the Leeds Xmas 10k Challenge in Middleton Park. Now in its fourth year, the multi-terrain race organised by FairPlay