What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Trigger warning: this article discusses suicide In the third of our series on male suicide, we spoke to two women from South Leeds. One who’s partner took his life and a mother who’s son has suicidal thoughts. “It was the end of his pain, but just the start of
In the second article of our series on male suicide we look at the statutory services’ response Suicide is a devastating event, that has wide implications for the families, friends, and all associated with the victim. Whether it be male or female, young or old, for those left behind there
The NHS in Leeds is encouraging people in Leeds to have open conversations about mental health in support of Time to Talk Day. Time to Talk Day is an annual mental health campaign, taking place today (2 February 2023). The day focuses on having a safe space for friends, families,
Every year on the 27 January the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day. It is the occasion when we remember the six million Jews and others who were murdered by the Nazis, and all those who were killed in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. It is by
We have been distributing copies of our February newspaper to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday today (2 February 2023). Copies are available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa Extra, and Dewsbury Road Tescos as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs and
Trigger warning: this article discusses suicide How many times have you responded to the question ‘How are you?’ with ‘I’m fine’ on autopilot without even thinking about your genuine mental and emotional state? This week we are starting a special feature on male suicide and the devastating impact it can
Senior members of Leeds City Council’s executive board will receive an update on its work to tackle mould and damp issues in council housing at a meeting held next week (Wednesday 8 February). The report will set out how the council is responding to a Housing Ombudsman’s national report which
West Yorkshire Police is running an e-scooter week of action as part of a drive to engage, explain and encourage members of the public around the lawful use of the vehicles. During the week of action (30 January-5February 2023) officers from the Roads Policing Unit and district patrol and neighbourhood
Would you like to tell the stories of your community and learn new skills? South Leeds Life is running a Community Reporters course starting in two weeks time. It’s fun, it’s free and it’s aimed at beginners, so no experience is expected of you. The course will be run by
The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair returns to the Leeds first direct arena next week, showcasing apprenticeship opportunities across the city. The free-to-attend event, running from 2-8pm on Monday (6 February 2023), will feature over 100 exhibitors and employers offering apprenticeship information, advice, and live vacancies. Visitors will have the opportunity