Category: South Leeds

News, events, and comments about South Leeds as a whole

College named one of first ‘Technical Excellence Colleges’ in Construction Skills Drive

Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been named one of the first ever ‘construction technical excellence colleges’ (CTEC) and will receive a share of £100 million in government funding to tackle construction skills shortages. Only 10 colleges across England have been given the status for the 2025 to 2026 academic

Suicide prevention campaign gets star-powered support

Stars from TV and sport in Leeds have given their celebrity backing to a campaign calling for more people across the city to sign up as ‘Suicide Prevention Champions’. Actors from the cast of Leeds-based ITV soap Emmerdale appear in a new film alongside Leeds United player Brenden Aaronson and

Building College celebrates top marks on results day

Leeds College of Building (LCB) staff are celebrating another landmark year after students received their Level 3 results on Thursday (14 August 2025). For the second year, T Level students received exceptional grades, with 100% of the college’s Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction students achieving either a Distinction or

Landmark event Light Night Leeds returns this October

A captivating collection of illuminated artworks is set to transform the city this October when the stunning spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns. Taking place on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025, the hugely popular cultural showcase will be lighting up some of the city’s most recognisable buildings and

New film celebrates Yorkshire artists with learning disabilities and autism 

Yorkshire filmmaker, Alfie Fox, is screening his newest documentary about Holbeck-based arts organisation, Pyramid, at Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds on Thursday (14 August 2025). The documentary celebrates the work Pyramid does to support people with learning disabilities and autism to get into the arts. It explores what the