What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
We have been distributing copies of our December newspaper to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 today (30 December 2022) and will finish the job tomorrow and Tuesday. Copies are available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa Extra, and Dewsbury Road Tescos as well as many small
Investigative work carried out by Sustrans and other stakeholders has now resulted in a consensus on a preferred option to create a safe and usable level crossing over the river for cyclists near Skelton Grange Road in Stourton. The current bridge has a narrow, steep set of steps that pedestrians
First things first. Happy New Year and let us hope it is a better one than 2022 – mind you that wouldn’t be too difficult! So what about New Year resolutions? One that would make a real difference would be free school meals for all children of primary age, and
Councillors Paul Wray and Mohammed Iqbal (Labour, Hunslet and Riverside) are increasing the pressure of building managers and development owners across Leeds Riverside to tackle the huge increase in parcel thefts on their sites. Developments, such as Leeds Dock and Victoria Riverside, have seen a significant increase in this type
After a two year break the South Leeds Bah Humbug 10k returned to Middleton Woods on 11 December. The race made its debut in 2018 when three local clubs – South Leeds Lakers, Morley Running Club and South Leeds Sisters – teamed up with the Hunslet Rugby Foundation to bring
Leeds is set to be the beating heart of UK culture in 2023, as highlights from Part One of LEEDS 2023’s epic programme are revealed, inviting us all to experience the city like never before. Leeds will be a furnace of creativity next year, as the whole city lets culture
South Leeds Life Board member Sally Ben devised this short quiz for our readers. There were no prizes unfortunately, but we hope you enjoyed it. Can you decipher our message? Your starter is that the number 5 is the letter E. 23-5 23-9-19-8 25-15-21 1 13-5-18-18-25 3-8-18-9-19-20-13-1-19 We wish
A lot has happened in 2022 at The Hunslet Club. We introduced new sessions, hosted giant events for the South Leeds Community and did what we did best, help young people. In 2023 we will continue to serve the community and help bridge the gap to ensure young people have
I would like to start this month’s column with a few updates on some recently shared news. I am glad to announce that PCSO Nick Smith was successful at the Leeds District Awards as PCSO of the year. Nick was joined by a colleague from Leeds Anti-Social Behaviour Team who
Ocean Fisheries on Tempest Road in Beeston continued their free meals all the way through Christmas, giving out dozens of dinners to the homeless and those in need. The takeaway has quietly given out over 5,000 free meals, year-round, each year for more than 10 years. Local business co-owner Omar