What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A team of ex-students from Leeds College of Building has returned to their roots as skilled construction professionals, ready to start a major £750k refurbishment project. Fit-out specialists Lodestone Projects has kicked off a summer renovation programme at the College’s North Street Campus. The eight-week plan will rejuvenate the site
The dust is settling from the General Election. For the vast majority of people, elections are a sideshow. But for many of those involved, it’s a pressure-cooker experience: non-stop and intense. It’s a relief to get through it, and get back to ‘normal’ life. Many thanks to all who participated
Meet Rachel Smith, The House Whisperer Transforming Lives. Rachel Smith, known as the House Whisperer, is helping people transform their lives by creating happier, clutter-free living spaces. After a career pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, she now empowers individuals to reclaim their homes and wellbeing. Can you explain what you
At the end of this month of July, school holidays will begin. A question many parents will be asking themselves is where could they take the children for a good day out which will not break the bank! I remember as a young girl waiting with my mother and sister
The Cockburn John Charles Academy (CJCA) was alive with energy and excitement as students from years 7 to 9 took part in the highly anticipated annual Sports Day recently. The event, which fosters both competitive spirit and teamwork, saw students participating in a range of athletic events within their form
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 on Saturday morning with the Middleton Makers Market, 10am-2pm, at Middleton Park Circus. Lots of lovely handmade items including clothing,
Leeds City Council heard a deputation from Leeds Stand Up To Racism about plans to commemorate the ‘Battle of Holbeck Moor’ when local people prevented the British Union of Fascists from holding a rally on the moor, at their meeting yesterday (10 July 2024). Beeston resident Sam Kirk spoke for
Hamara and Leeds Community Foundation have come together to launch a series of new groups for individuals who have recently undergone treatment for poor mental health. The groups offer opportunities for adults aged 17+ to experience a myriad of activities that encourage interaction and combat social isolation; to learn new
Households across Leeds will be able to recycle glass bottles and jars in their green bins for the first time from the start of August. This includes all colours of glass and means that everything from wine, spirits and beer bottles, to jam jars and pasta sauce jars can now all
Almost 1,000 schoolchildren from 26 primary schools across the north of England, including several from South Leeds, have been treading the boards over the last couple of weeks, as ‘Wonderland Restored’ made a welcome return. Composed by Will Todd, one of the UK’s leading composers, Wonderland Restored was inspired by