What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Students and staff from the three Cockburn Multi-academy Trust secondary schools (Cockburn School, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy) ended a successful Autumn term in December with a non-uniform day. Having seen on the news the widespread hunger and the onset of freezing winter weather in Afghanistan,
Small businesses in Leeds have been handed a new opportunity to claim funding support as they navigate their way through the ongoing financial difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Leeds City Council has already distributed more than £290m worth of assistance to the business and charity sector since the start
When I found out that I was going to be representing Leeds in the UK’s National Miss pageant I thought, surely not me. I grew up in Beeston and never really believed that I would amount to anything. I have always wanted to help people and through my role working
The annual Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair is returning to the First Direct Arena on Monday 7 February 2022 between 2-8pm. With over 80 employers and apprenticeship providers attending, the event continues to be one of the largest apprenticeship recruitment fairs in the north of England. The event, which kicks off
Cllr Kim Groves writes: It has been an absolute privilege to serve as a Councillor for Belle Isle and Middleton for the last 12 years. It was a really difficult decision to take, but I have decided to step down when my current term ends in May. I have really
Changes to The Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users – particularly those most at risk – are set to come into effect from Saturday (29 January 2022) as the Government continues to build back safer. If approved by Parliament, a hierarchy of road-users will be introduced this
World Champion parkour athlete David Nelmes boosts LEEDS 2023’s campaign to let culture loose across his home city, with one year to go to a year of culture. In one year’s time, LEEDS 2023 will begin. Twelve months packed with events, large and small, across communities and in the city
On Saturday 15 January 2022 members of the MHA South Leeds Line Dancing Group took part in a demonstration with other line dancers from across Leeds at the White Rose Shopping Centre. The event was organised by Julie A Clarkson of the Original Cowboys line dancing group to raise money
A new Construction T Level qualification is now open for applications at the UK’s only specialist further education construction college. Leeds College of Building is one of a select number of education providers across England chosen to deliver a T Level programme in Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction from
To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (17-23 January 2022), Leeds Cancer Programme is working with partners across the city to raise awareness of cervical screening as well as potential results and encouraging women and people with a cervix not to ignore their invitation. Led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, the