What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
This weekend (20-21 June 2020) was supposed to be the glittering gala centrepiece of Middleton Railway’s year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, until the Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to it. However, the amazing team of volunteers who run the railway couldn’t let the moment pass unmarked and a so
It was a very sad day last year when South Leeds Golf Club announced it was to close. Although I have never played golf I walked the course with my dog for many years. As a responsible dog owner I was welcomed by the greenkeeper with a nod and hello
A snake is now residing in Middleton’s New Forest Village plantation, but this one is less worrying than your conventional snake, in fact it’s a snake made from community spirit. The Snake is made up of over 130 decorated stones from the community and it was all the brain child
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol in Middleton on Saturday evening (13 June 2020) tackling anti-social behaviour and off-road motorbikes. The bike pictured was seized after it was seen being ridden in an anti-social manner. A spokesperson said: “Our officers will continue to be in the area
A family of swans have been the star attraction for many people visiting Middleton Park this spring, but this week two of the cygnets have had to be taken to the Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital in separate incidents. A pair of swans first nested at the lake in Middleton Park
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. Please note that due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak Leeds City Council is not accepting written representations made by post. Please make any comments online and address them to
The Residents of Intake Square were dancing in the street as DAZL brought their Garden Groovers project to Middleton last Wednesday (27 May 2020). Garden Groovers is a one hour outdoor dance session, led by DAZL’s professional dance leaders. You don’t have to travel and you can keep your safe
With many people digging their bikes out of sheds and garages, either to exercise or commute, it’s good to know we have a bike shop to help us with any problems. Whilst the trails remain closed at Leeds Urban Bike Park in Middleton, its shop has reopened. As well as
Can you capture the essence of the ‘Green Jewell at the heart of South Leeds’ – Middleton Park? With the lockdown limits encouraging more of us to take exercise and explore our parks, many people have been taking photos of the great outdoors on their phones and cameras. The Friends
A virtual #LocalLegend Blue Plaque was unveiled on Friday (29 May 2020) to celebrate Middleton Elderly Aid’s sterling work since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. Commenting on Facebook, Middleton Elderly Aid said: “We are very proud to say we have been nominated by our members for a Virtual Blue