What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A series of new measures have been put into place to help keep families and loved ones safe during services at Leeds City Council’s cemeteries and crematoria. The Council is also providing more information on the options available to bereaved families to help them find the most appropriate way of
The Leader of Leeds City Council has warned residents not to make tributes to key workers using sky lanterns, which increase the risk of wildfires and put extra strain on emergency services. Residents across South Leeds will be on their doorsteps again at 8pm tonight (Thursday 16 April 2020) to
Callous thieves have stolen key parts and caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to minibuses owned by Middleton-based charity Health For All (HFA). The thefts and damage were discovered when HFA’s Transport Manager Norman Mann called in at a local LS11 compound to do a weekly vehicle engine run.
‘Your NHS is still here for you when you need us’, is the message from the NHS in Leeds, as it reminds local people to seek emergency medical care when they need it. The call comes after recent figures at a national and local level shows that there has been
The award-winning Holbeck-based theatre company Slung Low are delighted to announce that on Friday 1 May 2020 they will be streaming online for free the premiere of their new short film The Good Book. The Good Book will be the first production for the newly formed Leeds People’s Theatre and is produced
The Hunslet Club and Involve Leeds have announced a partnership that will see them distribute food to those in need across South Leeds from next week. They are looking for donations and volunteers to help them with the distribution process. Involve Leeds has been working with Leeds City Council and
The Morrisons store at the Penny Hill Centre in Hunslet will extend its Monday to Saturday opening hours by opening an hour early from Tuesday 14 April. Customers will be able to shop normally between the hours of 7am and 8pm from Monday to Saturday and from 9.30am to 4pm
Facebook went a bit crackers yesterday after Michelle Deacon Robertshaw posted a photo of a large snake wrapped around a tree in Middleton Woods with the message “Took a walk in woods. Didn’t expect to see this 😁” Over 1,500 people commented on the status, but few scrolled down to
Covid-19 is a hot topic at the moment and quite a frightening one for some, with the potential to bring out the worst in people. But what if we told you it’s also bringing out the best? Following one local worker, Abbie, we’ve found an example of some of the
Churches in South Leeds have found new ways to celebrate Holy Week and replace cancelled services during the ongoing lockdown. Facebook livestreams, podcasts, YouTube masses and online material for people of all ages have allowed Christians of all denominations to celebrate Easter. The coronavirus pandemic and social-distancing restrictions introduced last