What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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. We start this week in Holbeck where the Jamyang Buddhist Centre is holding its famous Holbeck Jumble Sale full of bargains and
Recently, I woke up to the sad news that John Prescott had died. The former Labour deputy leader was a huge political figure who made a unique contribution to the Labour and trade union movement that he loved so deeply. Authentic, funny, tough, highly skilled and, at times, unpredictable, he
What is supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ can, for many, be the most frightening and dangerous. Local independent charity, Leeds Women’s Aid, has been supporting women and children suffering from domestic abuse for over 50 years. The charity delivers the Leeds Domestic Violence Service 24hr
Alicia Manners, founder of One Punch: Raising Awareness, delivered special assemblies to students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, Cockburn School and Cockburn John Charles Academy with powerful message about the life-altering consequences of a single punch. Through her personal story, Alicia emphasised how one impulsive action could change lives forever,
I am Becki McLoughlin, temporarily promoted to the role of Neighbourhood Support Sergeant in Leeds Inner South. I have worked for West Yorkshire Police for 16 years, starting my career as a Human Resources Clerk before taking the leap into the world of frontline policing. Firstly, as a Police Community
White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical ice rink has returned for the festive season, this year in partnership with JD, open for family fun until 5 January 2025. To celebrate the launch, White Rose is announcing a special charity event with ice hockey team Leeds Knights: from 4:45pm on Tuesday 3
Taking place on Friday 29 November 2024, Black Friday is fast approaching, bringing with it the promise of early deals for budget-conscious shoppers gearing up for the festive season. However, as the popularity of online shopping has risen in recent years, so has the risk of falling victim to internet
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is the seasonal offering in the Quarry theatre at Leeds Playhouse until 25 January 2025. We attended the signed performance on Friday 22 November. The audience was mixed with quite a lot of children present. I spoke to four children whose comments were
Students and staff across Cockburn School, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy showed their respect on Remembrance Day (11 November 2024). Young people and school staff came together across the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust schools to commemorate Remembrance Day with heartfelt ceremonies to honour those who have served
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. We start this week in Beeston where Fineses Dance Academy are hosting a Christmas Fair on Saturday from 12-3pm at Beeston Village