College named one of first ‘Technical Excellence Colleges’ in Construction Skills Drive
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been named one of the first ever ‘construction technical excellence colleges’ (CTEC) and will receive a share of £100 million in government funding to tackle construction skills shortages. Only 10 colleges across England have been given the status for the 2025 to 2026 academic
Suicide prevention campaign gets star-powered support
Stars from TV and sport in Leeds have given their celebrity backing to a campaign calling for more people across the city to sign up as ‘Suicide Prevention Champions’. Actors from the cast of Leeds-based ITV soap Emmerdale appear in a new film alongside Leeds United player Brenden Aaronson and
Stay well and plan ahead this August bank holiday
With the August bank holiday approaching on Monday (25 August 2025), the NHS in West Yorkshire is reminding people to plan ahead to make sure they stay well and can access the right care if they need it. Most GP practices and some pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced
Building College celebrates top marks on results day
Leeds College of Building (LCB) staff are celebrating another landmark year after students received their Level 3 results on Thursday (14 August 2025). For the second year, T Level students received exceptional grades, with 100% of the college’s Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction students achieving either a Distinction or
The Hunslet Club Community Homes celebrates 10 years with first tenant
The Hunslet Club is marking a milestone in its social housing project, Hunslet Club Community Homes, as its very first tenant celebrates ten years in her property. Launched in 2013, the initiative was created to address the shortage of quality housing for families in South Leeds. The club purchases empty
What’s On Roundup 16-22 August 2025
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week at Middleton Railway where Robin Hood will be dropping in! Tickets include entertainment with Grumble Bear, Panto time with Same Difference Theatre, and for the young ones, a fruit
Landmark event Light Night Leeds returns this October
A captivating collection of illuminated artworks is set to transform the city this October when the stunning spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns. Taking place on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025, the hugely popular cultural showcase will be lighting up some of the city’s most recognisable buildings and
New film celebrates Yorkshire artists with learning disabilities and autism
Yorkshire filmmaker, Alfie Fox, is screening his newest documentary about Holbeck-based arts organisation, Pyramid, at Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds on Thursday (14 August 2025). The documentary celebrates the work Pyramid does to support people with learning disabilities and autism to get into the arts. It explores what the
A letter from the Editor
This just a quick post to explain that there won’t be much news on the South Leeds Life website for the next week or so as the Editor is going to be away on holiday. We have scheduled a few posts to come out whilst he’s away and he’s promised