What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
In celebration of Pride Month, White Rose Shopping Centre is once again hosting its ‘Tree of Pride’ this weekend (8 and 9 June 2024), inviting visitors to decorate the tree with their pledges to work toward a more inclusive and caring future. Following a successful debut in 2023, the community
If your best friend talked to you the way you sometimes talk to yourself, you’d likely be searching for a new bestie. We often say the most terrible, unkind, and hurtful things to ourselves—things we’d never say to someone we care about. “You’re not good enough.” “You look ugly.” “No
Although the problems caused by loan sharks are well known, recent reports into the number of people turning to them for financial help have revealed that a staggering three million Britons have used their services over the last 3+ years. So what can be done to help get them off
Year 10 students at Cockburn John Charles Academy and Year 9 students at Cockburn School and Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy recently participated in interactive World War I workshops organised by Frontline Living History. The event provided a hands-on educational experience, allowing students to delve into the historical impact of the
It has been a promising start to the season for Hunslet Nelson senior sides. The First team have picked up 4 wins from 5 matches, including success in the 1st round of the cup away at holders Northowram Fields. They sit 2nd in the league, level on points with 1st
Anyone wishing to vote in Leeds in next month’s general election is encouraged to be aware of the key dates and information ahead of polling day. With campaigning now underway ahead of polling day on Thursday 4 July, all those wishing to vote are advised to make sure they know
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 at Hunslet Cemetery where the volunteers will be out on Saturday morning from 10am. If you’d like to
We have been distributing copies of our June newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (30 May 2024). Copies are available from various food shops including Dewsbury Road Tesco and Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs and
Last month, Chief Executive of Leeds Women’s Aid, Nik Peasgood, was presented with the Assistant Chief Constable Commendation for her efforts in tackling violence against women and girls. Nik Peasgood co-chairs the police Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Independent Advisory Board, which acts as a scrutiny body for the
Ahead Partnership recently brought together female leaders in tech and innovation to celebrate the sixth instalment of Girl Tech Leeds. These inspirational women from some of the city’s most influential businesses united to engage with young women from across Leeds and equip them with rich sector insights ahead of choosing