What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
Two dogs remain missing from their home in Middleton despite 2,000 shares on social media. The German Shepherd and French Bulldog escaped their home in Lanshaw Crescent after a take away driver left the gate open on Sunday night (24 May 2020) at about 10:30pm. There have been no reported
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every part of our lives in the UK and in Leeds. The papers are full of stories about the toll on families, frontline workers, the NHS, and businesses. However, as professional football clubs start gearing up to restart the season, I want to draw attention
Leeds City Council is set to spend over £300,000 on improving a number of green spaces across the Middleton Park ward. The funding, totally £327,551, comes from Keepmoat’s Towcester Avenue / Thorpe Lane housing development. The sum was agreed as part of the scheme’s planning permission in a ‘Section 106
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
27 drivers were caught speeding by officers from West Yorkshire Police’s Inner South Leeds team who conducted a Speed Watch operation on Sunday (10 May 2020). Four locations were targeted in the operation: Sharp Lane, Middleton (30mph) Tempest Road, Beeston (20mph) Old Lane, Beeston (30mph) Pepper Road, Hunslet (20mph) As
Leeds City Council has reopened the Holmewell Road recycling centre in Middleton for essential use. To use the site you must book a slot to visit the centre. Your car registration will be checked and if you haven’t booked a slot you will be refused entry. You should only bring
Food poverty in South Leeds has become more apparent in recent weeks as families see a drop in their incomes due to furlough or unemployment. It is times like this that make our foodbanks a vital resource for our community. The Trussell Trust Leeds South & East Foodbank at St