What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A renewed partnership with SES Engineering Services (SES) is bringing 20 new apprentices to Leeds College of Building this month. SES selected the College to deliver a Level 3 Electrical apprenticeship to 11 employees and a Level 3 Building Services apprenticeship to another nine. Part of Wates Group, SES is
A man who stabbed, slashed and strangled horses in a field in Leeds has been jailed. Luke Ward, aged 37, of Upper Woodview Place, Beeston, attacked the animals at a farm off Hall Lane, Farnley, in July last year. One horse was discovered with a shoelace tied tightly around its
Leeds City Council has had to top up the budget for its house building project at Throstle Recreation Ground in Middleton according to a report published on Thursday (21 September 2023). The report cites exceptional circumstances including ground conditions, utilities requirements and poor weather conditions. The amount of the uplift
Cockburn John Charles Academy is celebrating a remarkable achievement as it proudly announces that it has been awarded the prestigious School Games Gold Mark for its outstanding commitment to school sports and physical education. This recognition not only reflects the dedication of the school’s staff and students but also reaffirms
Amelia Wood and Emily Butterworth were presented with their Commonwealth awards at 5th Middleton Rangers on Friday (22 September 2023). Both girls have learnt about the history of guiding, about the commonwealth and its development, volunteered in the community and improved two skills. We are really proud of them as
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 weeks beginning Monday 18 September 2023. Click on the description to see the full application: Reserved Matters Application for approval of
The streets of Leeds will transform into a dazzling dream world next month when the exciting spectacle of Light Night Leeds returns. The two-night cultural event will be back on 12 and 13 October 2023, illuminating some of the city’s most recognisable buildings, streets and spaces with a compelling programme
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. The Moon Palace mobile observatory will be at the White Rose Shopping Centre on Saturday, drop in between 11am-5pm, it’s free. Hunslet
UPDATED: Moustafa has been found safe and well Concerns are growing for the welfare of Moustafa Sana, who has been reported missing from Leeds. Moustafa, 14, of Armley, has not been seen since Friday 15 September 2023. He is described as being of medium build and is believed to be
Family-owned, Beeston-based bedmaker Harrison Spinks has partnered with Leeds-based charity, Zarach, to supply 20 custom-made mattresses each month to support children and families in poverty in local and surrounding areas. The luxury bedmaker is continuing its work with the charity after donating a number of responsibly made mattresses in 2022,