What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Work has begun to create a footbridge across the River Aire which will commemorate the lasting legacy of a man who drowned after being racially harassed. David Oluwale, who had travelled to the UK from Nigeria, was tragically targeted because of his mental health, homelessness and race. He died in
Cllr Kim Groves writes: It has been an absolute privilege to serve as a Councillor for Belle Isle and Middleton for the last 12 years. It was a really difficult decision to take, but I have decided to step down when my current term ends in May. I have really
Changes to The Highway Code designed to enhance safety for all road-users – particularly those most at risk – are set to come into effect from Saturday (29 January 2022) as the Government continues to build back safer. If approved by Parliament, a hierarchy of road-users will be introduced this
Hunslet Rugby League club has, on receiving constructive feedback from members and supporters, reconsidered an earlier decision to introduce a two-tier ticketing price structure, whereby `pay on the day’ supporters would be charged a higher admission price at home games. Chairman Kenny Sykes said: “It seems common practice these days for
World Champion parkour athlete David Nelmes boosts LEEDS 2023’s campaign to let culture loose across his home city, with one year to go to a year of culture. In one year’s time, LEEDS 2023 will begin. Twelve months packed with events, large and small, across communities and in the city
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. Please note that due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak Leeds City Council is not accepting written representations made by post. Please make any comments online and address them to
On Saturday 15 January 2022 members of the MHA South Leeds Line Dancing Group took part in a demonstration with other line dancers from across Leeds at the White Rose Shopping Centre. The event was organised by Julie A Clarkson of the Original Cowboys line dancing group to raise money
Holbeck Together awarded £9,969 to continue their support for families and older people in first quarter of 2022 as ‘Awful April’ approaches South Leeds charity Holbeck Together have been awarded £9,969 to extend their support for families and older people in Holbeck. The funding comes from a Widening Partnership Grant
A new Construction T Level qualification is now open for applications at the UK’s only specialist further education construction college. Leeds College of Building is one of a select number of education providers across England chosen to deliver a T Level programme in Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction from
To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (17-23 January 2022), Leeds Cancer Programme is working with partners across the city to raise awareness of cervical screening as well as potential results and encouraging women and people with a cervix not to ignore their invitation. Led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, the