What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds GATE, which works to improve the quality of life for Gypsy and Traveller people across West Yorkshire, has revealed shockingly high statistics of suicide cases and poor mental health among the community in its latest report. The charity links this worrying find with a number of factors including negative
Tomorrow (10 September 2020) is World Suicide Prevention Day so we invited Shannon Humphrey, a Mental Health First Aid Instructor with www.pathwaysforpositivity.com to explain how we can help. Worryingly, most people are touched by suicide at some point in their lives. A family member, partner, spouse, colleague or passing acquaintance.
In mid March lots of our face to face work (mainly with older, isolated and disabled people from South Leeds) came to a very abrupt end, when Covid-19 arrived. At first, we felt very uncertain about what to do and afraid …for everyone. Then we thought about how we could
Commuters in Leeds can now borrow an electric bike free of charge for up to two weeks as part of a new council initiative to promote sustainable travel. Electric bikes, which make cycling easier and more accessible for many, have surged in popularity over recent years. It is hoped that
Knife crime has risen nationally in the past 10 years, but following the introduction of the West Yorkshire Police initiative, Operation Jemlock in April 2019, the region continues to buck the trend. Speaking in response to the most recent data released on the operation, the Chair of the West Yorkshire
Do we need a re-think about how we strike a balance between Gypsies and Travellers living their traditional lifestyle, without the settled communities (the vast majority of us) having to cope with illegal campsites? Gypsies and Travellers have pursued their non-settled way of life in this country for hundreds, perhaps
Covid-19 is on the increase in Leeds! There is a mentality in some people to do what they want and no one is going to tell them how, when and where they can do it. If only they could see that democracy is a privilege and not a right! Leeds
Do you have a recipe with a story which you’d like to share? Mrs Beeston’s Cookbook is looking for your recipes to be included in a unique cookbook sharing and reflecting the rich and diverse cuisines of South Leeds. Food is a universal language which brings people together. Food starts
It has been a very busy month again for my team policing South Leeds, there has been a lot of problem-solving taking place as well as responding to calls for service, pro-active operations, engaging with members of the public and participating in early intervention work and engagement with young people
Visitors to pubs, bars, restaurants and social gatherings in Leeds are being urged to do their bit to keep the city safe following a rise in cases of COVID-19. Ahead of the weekend, public health officials, council leaders and partners are reminding those going out to eat and drink or