What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A much-praised extra care housing scheme has marked a special milestone as it continues to make a positive difference to the lives of older people in Leeds. Providing independent living opportunities with on-site support where required, Middleton’s Gascoigne House began welcoming residents in October last year. And, with all 60
Residents at Gascoigne House in Middleton are fundraising by walking 60 miles for Motor Neurone Disease Association. On Thursday 1 August, Yorkshire Day, the residents of Gascoigne House extra care housing started their challenge of collectively walking 60miles in August, for MND Association. We couldn’t believe it when we saw
A 46-year-old man from Leeds was sentenced on Friday (2 August 2024) to an 11 year extended sentence for four terrorism offences at Sheffield Crown Court. Colin McNeil (31/08/1977) received an 11 year extended sentence, comprising of 7 years in custody and 4 years on extended licence. He will also
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 29 July 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Determination for erection of 5G 21.7m
White Rose Shopping Centre has brought back its Kids’ Carnival due to popular demand this summer, running every day through to Sunday 1 September 2024. With even more exciting rides suitable for children of all ages, this event is the perfect family day out during the school holidays. The Carnival
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 Middleton Railway which is hosting a food and drink festival this weekend. Called A Taste of Yorkshire,
Communities across the North of England will benefit from a £1.2m funding boost to create Green Community Hubs – spaces where local people can use their interests and skills to support sustainable, environmental action, led by charity Groundwork. In South Leeds, the Green Community Hub will provide weekly sessions at
Parkinson’s UK has launched its popular Physical Activity Grants programme to help more people living with Parkinson’s get active in 2024. Now into its fourth year, the charity’s Physical Activity Grants programme reopened in June for physical activity providers, leisure groups, sports clubs, national governing bodies, Parkinson’s groups and many
The Leeds United Foundation has announced a new partnership with the McDonald’s based at Elland Road that will support their Premier League Kicks (PL Kicks) programme.Funding courtesy of the McDonald’s that is just a stone’s throw from the stadium, will help to provide a new PL Kicks session, building on
Yorkshire Day this year is green for go in Leeds as household glass collections begin for the first time. From Thursday 1 August 2024, residents can put glass into their green household recycling bins so it can be recycled as part of the city’s commitment to the environment and improving