What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Covid-19 has now claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people in Leeds since the start of the pandemic, the latest figures show. The city reached the tragic milestone yesterday when 10 new deaths were registered, taking the overall number of Covid-related deaths registered in Leeds to 1,003. The news
South Leeds Life started life after local journalist John Baron held a blogging workshop at Hillside in November 2010. There were about 8 or 10 of us around the table from a range of local community groups. At the end of the session we agreed to pool our forces on
Purple Patch Arts are hosting a Zoom disco on Thursday (3 December 2020) from 7-8:30pm, in celebration of this year’s International Day of Disabled People. The evening will be filled with feel-good music with fancy dress, disco lights and glitter all encouraged! In a time of social isolation, Purple Patch
Parents and guardians are being asked to ‘Give Safe Gifts’ by setting the security settings on smart phones, laptops or games consoles before giving them to children for Christmas. The Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership, West Yorkshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are launching their ‘Give
Leeds has been placed into Tier 3 restrictions when the current lockdown ends on 2 December. Tiers are expected to be reviewed around 16 December. Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “The government has today (26 November 2020) announced that Leeds will move into Tier 3 restrictions
White Rose Shopping Centre and Trinity Leeds are both looking forward to welcoming shoppers back to non-essential retail stores on Wednesday (2 December 2020). Following the government announcement this week, both centres are busy implementing additional health and safety measures alongside queue management systems to ensure Christmas shopping is safe
Stars of stage, sport and screen, including Class Dynamix from Windmill Primary School in Belle Isle, will join residents from all across Leeds for the city’s first ever virtual Christmas lights switch-on on Wednesday 2 December 2020. The exciting line-up for the online seasonal showpiece has been revealed today and
People across Leeds are being urged to buy from local independent businesses and makers for their Christmas shopping this year, as part of a new citizen-led campaign called #BuyLeeds – and the coordinators are especially asking south Leeds businesses to get involved. Independent businesses have been hit hard by the
Leeds City Council and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are lighting up iconic buildings today to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds Town Hall and the Brotherton Wing at Leeds General Infirmary will be illuminated in the colours of the trans flag to honour those who
Residents of all ages are invited to join a big community craft project with neighbours, friends and family and decorate their windows to turn South Leeds into a Winter Wonderland this December! The project aims to support folks across South Leeds enjoy crafting together, getting creative and spreading joy through