What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Olympic torch is set to pass through Hunslet, Beeston and Morley, it’s been announced today. The iconic symbol will be travelling through Leeds in late June 2012 as it makes its way to London for the start of the world’s biggest sporting event in London in July. A press conference
Around 50 people turned out in the rain on Saturday to support the SPLASH (Save our PooL And Sports Hall) campaign to get South Leeds Sports Centre reopened, one year on since it was closed by the council. Since it was bonfire night, people were invited to wear ‘V’ for
A new scheme to tackle congestion on a key commuter route in south Leeds is now complete. The £3m Leeds City Council scheme on the A653, Dewsbury Road/Beeston Ring Road junction is aimed at reducing congestion, improving the journey times and reliability of bus services and improving safety with additional
Chief Superintendent Paul Money will be as the new Divisional Commander of the City and Holbeck Policing Division. Born and raised in the Beeston and Middleton he takes charge of the division from Mark Milsom, having served as Superintendent in the City and Holbeck Division since March 2009. He joined West
[slideshow]Despite the pouring rain, several thousand people from across south Leeds and beyond enjoyed a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display at Middleton Park. The fire was lit by 10-year-old Middleton St Mary’s School pupil Logan Murray, who won the prize for his entry in a ‘design a poster competition’ organised by
Residents in South Leeds have been invited to join a new city-wide citizens’ panel to give their opinions about services and issues in their community. See below for more details:[scribd id=70641937 key=key-whs5xknclxfyz34euta mode=list]
Controversial plans to demolish the Middleton Arms pub and replace it with an Aldi store appear to have inched a step closer to reality. Councillors on the east plans panel this afternoon voiced their overall support for the scheme, subject to the store being moved further away from the homes
The bonfire at Middleton Park will be sure to draw in the crowds tomorrow (Friday, 4 November). It will be lit at 7pm, with the fireworks display starting at 7.30pm. The fire will be lit by 10-year-old Middleton St Mary’s School pupil Logan Murray, who won the prize for his entry
We got together today to review South Leeds Life. You’ve probably noticed from the list of contributors that this is a collaborative blog and we would love to have even more collaborators! A couple of new people joined the discussion this morning which was great. It was noticeable that they
An £883,000 scheme to improve Middleton Leisure Centre is set be be discussed by senior councillors on the executive board tomorrow. The scheme includes the development of changing facilities, an adult social care area, improved heating system, car park and the demolition of the swimming pool, which was closed in