What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
People in Leeds are being encouraged to get on board with a public consultation process that will help shape the future of the city’s bus services. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has launched the consultation to gather views on the possible introduction of a county-wide bus franchising system. The
NHS needs Leeds blood donors to book and keep to their appointments to help save lives this Christmas Blood donors in the Leeds are being asked to give the gift of blood this Christmas and help the NHS over the challenging winter period by booking and sticking to their upcoming
A Farewell to Gary: Navigating the emotional landscape of pet bereavement In the quiet moments of our lives, sometimes we’re lucky enough to stumble upon unforeseen moments brightness. In my case, that beam of unexpected sunshine appeared in the shape of a stray cat I affectionately named Gary. When he
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 in Beeston’s Cross Flatts Park where the parkrunners will be in a festive mood with many donning fancy
Are you interested in Photography? Did you know there is a club based in South Leeds? Why not take a look at Leeds Co-operative Photographic Society? We meet every Wednesday night throughout the year at the St. George’s Centre, St. George’s Road, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4UZ. The club has a
White Rose Shopping Centre has this week welcomed the return of its annual Christmas Appeal, which supports Leeds children’s charities Kidz Klub Leeds and Leeds Baby Bank throughout the festive season. The centre is inviting guests to get into the giving spirit and donate toys and gifts suitable for ages
The closure of Thwaite Watermill museum in Stourton and new car parking charges at Middleton Park, service and staffing reductions and price increases are among wide-ranging changes being proposed as Leeds City Council sets out its annual budget plans for next year. The council has published its initial budget proposals
White Rose Shopping Centre and Trinity Leeds published their first Impact Reports on Thursday (30 November 2023) which outline how the shopping centres have contributed to the economic, social and environmental success of the Leeds community. The retail and leisure destinations are home to more than 220 retailers and restaurants
Despite another financially volatile year, many people are looking forward to Christmas 2023, but how easy is it to make the holiday more affordable? Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look. For many households, Christmas is a notoriously expensive time of year, with presents
Homeless Stars Housing has been working hard to eliminate homelessness in Leeds, by providing immediate accommodation to vulnerable people facing rough sleeping. Homelessness has soared in Leeds, and many people are facing the difficulty of staying in temporary accommodation and Bed and Breakfasts. In the past quarter, Homeless Stars Housing