Hate Crime investigation launched after David Oluwale plaque taken from Leeds Bridge

Detectives have launched a hate crime investigation after the blue plaque commemorating the life and legacy of David Oluwale was taken from Leeds Bridge within hours of it being unveiled yesterday (25 April 2022). The plaque was unveiled during a special ceremony, organised by Leeds Civic Trust and supported by

Playhouse brings ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ to South Leeds venues

Leeds Playhouse is touring award-winning slam poet Zia Ahmed’s play ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ to community settings in Middleton and Beeston this month following its run at the Playhouse. Over the past 9 years, the Playhouse has shared productions such as Alan Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’, David Peace’s ‘The Damned United’

Cockburn School judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

Cockburn School ‘overwhelmingly proud’ of Ofsted report: Outstanding in all areas! Cockburn School in Beeston has been judged to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted who inspected the school in February 2022. During the inspection, inspectors judged the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and