Category: Middleton

News and events for the Middleton area

Councillors support expanded free youth club in Belle Isle

Councillors have backed the expanded programme run by Hunslet Rugby Foundation (HRF) with a grant of just over £4,000. The grant, approved at last week’s Outer South Community Committee, will support youth and seniors clubs at the Belle Isle Welcome Centre, as well as girls rugby at Leeds Corinthians in

Middleton Railway shortlisted for National Railway Awards

The Middleton Railway is delighted to have been shortlisted for two awards by the Heritage Railway Association, the trade body for all heritage railways in the UK. The railway has pioneered the role of Almoner, someone dedicated to looking after the welfare of members who for many reasons including health,

Middleton Primary School marks Anti-Bullying Week with ‘Power for Good’

Middleton Primary School was bursting with creativity, kindness, and community spirit last week as pupils and staff came together to celebrate Anti-Bullying Week. This year’s national theme, ‘Power for Good’, inspired a range of exciting activities aimed at helping children recognise the positive impact their words and actions can have

Outer South Community Committee agenda published

The agenda for the next meeting of the Outer South Community Committee, made up of Councillors for Middleton Park ward, plus Ardsley & Robin Hood, Morley North, Morley South and Rothwell wards, has been published. The meeting, which is open to the public, is taking place at Leeds Civic Hall,

Man jailed for death of Ashton Kitchen-White in Middleton

A man who was driving at around 80mph in a 30mph zone when he hit and killed a 19-year-old in Leeds has been jailed for more than 15 years. Ashton Kitchen-White was preparing to go to university to study medicine when the collision happened on Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton

All aboard the Santa Specials at Middleton Railway

Bookings are open, and selling fast, for the ever popular Santa Specials at Middleton Railway. The railway is currently closed during November as it prepares for Santa’s arrival. The Santa Special Trains start running on Sunday 6 December. Each child aged up to 10 years inclusive for whom a fare