What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Although in our hearts we probably knew it was coming, no words can quite convey the profound shock we all felt when we woke up to discover that Russian forces had started their invasion of Ukraine. This is not a conflict in a far-off country of which we know little.
I would like to start this column by introducing myself as the new Inspector for the South Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Team. I have joined the team from one of the East Leeds Patrol Teams, and have previously worked at Elland Road, so Leeds has been a staple of my West
We were delighted to read about the announcement of £50,000 worth of spending due to take place on Brickfield Park over the next year, including play and exercise equipment, cycle tracks and seating areas. We are a group of residents local to Brickfield Park on Lady Pit Lane, Beeston Hill
Schools across the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust have enjoyed a busy half term since the return from the Christmas break. Here is a round-up of some of the activities from the different schools. IBM P-TECH Residential Visit Year 11 students from Cockburn School, Cockburn John Charles Academy and Leeds City College
Detectives are appealing for information following incidents of damage at two addresses in Leeds including one where a firearm was discharged. At 8.55pm last night (1 March 2022), officers were called to an incident at an address in Bismarck Street, Beeston, where a group of males armed with weapons had
A room at Tenants Hall in Middleton has been turned into an art gallery thanks to the work of local people attending support groups run by Health For All. I went along to the see the exhibition and speak to some of those involved in the project. Jill Scanlon is
Hunslet & Riverside Councillors have set up three residents meetings for this month. This is an opportunity for local residents and businesses to: • raise issues, • discuss and develop projects, • have conversations with your ward councillors, police and council services. Beeston Hill Open to people who live or
Against the backdrop of the ‘cost of living crisis’, innovative Leeds charity Rethink Food this month launched a unique ‘academy’ at the White Rose Shopping Centre: a community venue aiming to support people of all ages and backgrounds to develop ‘food secure lives’. Rethink Food – formerly known as Food
People are being asked to have their say on the new strategy to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries in Leeds. Leeds City Council is proposing a fundamental change in its approach to tackling road danger. A public consultation starts today (Monday 28 February 2022) for people who visit, live
On Sunday 20 March 2022, at The Holbeck in South Leeds, hundreds of dancers will take part in an 8-hour challenge to raise funds to support families affected by brain tumours. Eight local dance instructors will be teaching a beginner-friendly 50-minute dance session, with short breaks in between for refreshments,