What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Six men who took part in two illegal motorbike ‘ride outs’ across Leeds and Wakefield and showed off their dangerous exploits online have been sentenced at court. The men were brought to justice after officers from the Leeds South Neighbourhood Policing Team painstakingly pored over the internet footage to build
The first week of December brought a real treat to the Cockburn stage as the production of Sister Act was brought to life. With three nights of performances to sold-out audiences, as well as two matinees to students from local schools, many people in the area were lucky enough to
Leeds United recently hosted a special Christmas event for 75 older members of the local community that are supported throughout the year by Holbeck Together. Holbeck Together is a charity that is close to our hearts, with both the club and Foundation working with them on a regular basis across
The performing arts department at Cockburn John Charles Academy (CJCA) proudly presented the academy production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ on 17 and 18 November. The cast performed to sold out audiences for each performance and also welcomed students from Year 5 at Park View, New Bewerley and Greenmount
Our local Community Hubs have a range of new activities and festive workshops lined up this month. Community Hubs and Libraries at Beeston, Dewsbury Road, Hunslet and St George’s Centre now have extended opening hours, check full details at www.leeds.gov.uk/libraries. A free adult crafting group is running each Wednesday lunchtime
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over a very busy and festive coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. Beeston’s Christmas Tree Festival continues at St Mary’s Church this weekend. Twenty local organisations have decorated, or made,
White Rose Shopping Centre honoured local heroes from across Leeds at its annual Community Awards today (9 December 2021). The awards celebrate people and organisations working hard to benefit their local community. This year’s winners include: South Leeds charity Re:establish, which is committed to the development and nurturing of people’s
Pregnant women in Leeds are being urged to get vaccinated to protect both themselves and their unborn baby against the serious effects of Covid-19. Covid-19 increases the risk of still birth and giving birth prematurely, as well as the risk of pre-eclampsia. However, according to recent data, only 56% of
The latest guidance from health officials in Leeds has been issued to help people protect themselves and their loved ones from Covid-19 in the run-up to the festive season. With ongoing uncertainty around the potential impact of the new Omicron variant, Leeds City Council is urging people to follow the
Climate change has been in the spotlight, with the COP26 gathering in Scotland last month – and insulation even more so, due to Insulate Britain’s controversial protests. And the good news is: we can act, here and now. Climate Action Leeds climateactionleeds.org.uk is a major new city-wide programme aiming to