Category: South Leeds

News, events, and comments about South Leeds as a whole

Boost for South Leeds communities through the ‘Big Charity Giveaway’

The legacy of Jane Tomlinson CBE continues to make a lasting impact in her home city, as the Jane Tomlinson Appeal invests £58,626 into local charities through its ‘Big Charity Giveaway.’ This latest investment ensures that Jane’s compassion and commitment to helping others continue to live on in Leeds, with

Council issues warm weather advice after hotter than ever May

Leeds City Council is encouraging residents to be prepared for summer and heatwaves after the UK records its hottest ever day in May. Leeds has also seen record-breaking temperatures in recent years, including in 2022 when the city hit 40°C for the first time, triggering a red heat health warning

Review: Perfect Show For Rachel at Leeds Playhouse

Filled with love, joy, warmth and care, ‘Perfect Show for Rachel’ is a brilliant antidote to all that can seem stuffy and exclusionary about traditional theatre. Rachel O’Mahony is a funny, cheeky and personable woman who suffers from learning disabilities. Flo O’Mahony is artistic director of theatre company Zoo Co,

Thousands of sports kits donated at Leeds kit swap event

Over 3,000 pieces of sports kit have been donated to community groups and schools to tackle inequality and improve access to sport. The event at John Charles Centre for Sport was organised by the Kit Equipment Exchange Partnership (KEEP) to distribute sports kit and equipment to people across the city who

Family fun with Shaun The Sheep at White Rose this May

A new Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail will visit White Rose Shopping Centre next week, alongside a line-up of fun half-term activities. Families are invited to embark on a free adventure with the Shaun the Sheep: Fun with the Flock augmented reality (AR) trail at the city shopping destination,