Middleton man jailed for multiple child sexual offences
A man who raped and sexually abused three young girls over a period of two decades has been jailed. Sydney Burdon, aged 65, of Throstle Hill, Middleton was charged with nine counts of sexual offending against three girls aged between nine and 16-years-old. Burdon was arrested in January 2021 after
New sign language boards installed at park playgrounds
Children at playgrounds around Leeds are being encouraged to learn sign language as new fun educational boards are installed. Funded by the National Deaf Children’s Society, two boards have been put up at 10 playgrounds, including in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston, showcasing the British Sign Language (BSL) fingerspelling alphabet and
Residents campaign to make Belle Isle Circus pedestrian-friendly
Residents in Belle Isle are being urged to back a campaign to provide safe pedestrian access to Belle Isle Circus. The Circus has been improved in recent years with fencing to keep quad bikes off it, a fun trail for kids and lots of new planting, but the road is
Contractor appointed for restoration of historic Holbeck mill
Henley Restoration and Remedials Ltdhas been appointed by City Life Developments Ltd as principal contractor for the restoration and structural transformation of Midland Mill, on Silver Street in Holbeck, one of Leeds’ oldest surviving textile mills and a cornerstone of the city’s rich industrial heritage. The restoration of Midland Mill
The Hunslet Club launches activities for children withadditional needs
The Hunslet Club is proud to launch a new programme of SEN Activity Sessions designed to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Leeds. These sessions offer a safe, inclusive and engaging space where young people with additional needs can take part in activities,
Belle Isle and Holbeck set to celebrate at Galas on Saturday
Following on from Hunslet and Beeston Festivals, it’s the turn of the Belle Isle and Holbeck communities to come out and enjoy their local festivities at Galas on Saturday (5 July 2025). Belle Isle Gala takes place at Windmill Primary School and Coopers Field with entry via Belle Isle Road.
Have your say on Elland Road planning guidance
Further to our recent report on the Council’s proposals to develop the land around Elland Road stadium into a new neighbourhood, a series of consultation events have been arranged. The Council’s vision is the regenerate the area with up to 2,000 new homes being built alongside leisure facilities and new
Adil Rashid brings cricket to Waterfront Festival at Leeds Dock
This weekend, the Leeds Waterfront Festival returns to Leeds Dock – and this year, there’s a brand-new reason to get down to the water’s edge! The Northern Superchargers are joining the fun, bringing high-energy cricket games, big giveaways, and a chance to meet international cricket legend, Adil Rashid. Taking place
Springsteen tribute band bring ‘Greetings from Cross Flatts Park’
Celebrate the real Independence Day on 4 July with The Boss & The Beeston Street Band – Yorkshire’s favourite Bruce Springsteen tribute To all those Springsteen fans who didn’t manage to see The Boss on his UK tour this year or are having withdrawal symptoms, fear not. The next best thing is coming to The