Urgent warning about batteries and barbecues after three bin wagon fires

Leeds residents are being reminded about the dangers of binning batteries and hot ash from barbeques after three separate incidents in refuse collection vehicles in the last week. A waste crews was carrying out collections in Staith Gardens and Town Street, Middleton when smoke started emerging from the back of

Relief for residents as court action helps turn the tide on anti-social behaviour

Court action and partnership working have made a positive difference to life in a South Leeds community where crime and anti-social behaviour issues were causing concern for residents. Partial closure orders covering five blocks of flats near Hunslet Moor Park were granted to Leeds City Council by magistrates earlier this

Women’s Whispers crisis charity celebrates lottery win

Sunjeeda Hanif, founder of Women’s Whispers, was joined by friends and supporters including the Lord Mayor of Leeds on 30 April, as she unveiled expanded facilities at Hillside Enterprise Centre in Beeston. The charity supports women from ethnic minorities who are in crisis, such as homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or

New Bewerley Community School triumphs at Leeds United event

In a story fit for the history books, New Bewerley Community School’s football team took on an entirely new challenge—American football—and emerged victorious at the NFL Leeds United Foundation Event held on Tuesday 2 May 2025 at Elland Road. Despite having never played American football before, the team showcased outstanding