What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
Students at the newest member of the Cockburn MAT community are excited to move into their brand new building in September 2023. Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, named after a former Cockburn student awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WW1, opened in September 2021 and is currently in temporary accommodation
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
Beeston Festival held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 January, reflecting on another successful event in 2022 and looking ahead to 2023. The Annual Report, which is now available to read and download on the festival website at beestonfestival.org.uk, details how the organising committee plan their work and reflected
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
St Luke’s Church in Beeston Hill is starting its Job Club up again to support local people who are looking for employment. The Job Club is run by CAP (Christians Against Poverty) and is a friendly place where people get practical help as they seek employment. It’s a relaxed environment
Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Leeds have released the details of the man who died. Uroy Randal, age 47, from Leeds was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision which happened at around 5:30pm last Wednesday (25 January 2023) in Belle Isle. Police were called to