What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
International Day of Disabled People is about celebrating disabled people while highlighting issues we face and having people join in conversations who can affect change. This year’s event by Leeds For All ticks every one of those boxes. Leeds For All is a working group comprised of representatives from organisations
One third of Leeds residents don’t know how – or if – they will be able to pay for Christmas 2021, according to a new survey by financial services provider Leeds Credit Union. The survey highlights the financial stress many face in the run up to Christmas, with the Covid-19
On 5 November while people we’re lighting bonfires and setting off their fireworks, the South Leeds Lakers Junior Athletics Club were having a celebration of their own. The junior club, which is open to 8-14 year olds, are now in their fourth year and have made a winter move to
I met five engaged and engaging stars from this year’s Cockburn School production of Sister Act in a break from rehearsals. Poppy Thompson-Clark (Sister Mary Patrick), Katie Jordan (Mother Superior), Evie Lindsay (Sister Mary Robert), Ana Da Silva (Deloris Van Cartier) and Eesaa Nadeem (Curtis Shank) range from Year 9
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. This month’s Craft & Homemade Food Market has moved out of Cross Flatts Park to the warmer environment of the Hamara Centre
Christmas has truly arrived at White Rose as the centre has launched a brand-new Christmas Selfie Trail, a fun and free family activity running from Friday 26 November until 2 January 2022. The trail includes ten giant selfie spots – from Christmas puddings to nutcrackers. Visitors are invited to pick
People in Leeds are being given extra opportunities to get vaccinated as part of a major national drive to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates this weekend (26-28 November 2021). Hundreds of extra appointments for both boosters and first and second doses are on offer at vaccination centres across the district in
Well known TV presenter and charity patron Gabby Logan MBE has been announced as the new Chair for LEEDS 2023, a position that will see the Leeds born broadcaster add her voice to the year long cultural celebrations. Logan is joined by former Leader of Leeds Council, Baroness Judith Blake
Cody’s Defibrillator Campaign donated to Middleton Primary School on Friday to help themselves and the community.
The final plans for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s £26.5 million new rail station at White Rose, Leeds, are among the items due to be considered by members at a meeting of its Place, Regeneration and Housing Committee this week. Members will be asked to approve the plans for the