What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Bin collections Due to the ongoing challenging road conditions, bin collections in Leeds continue to be impacted. If a scheduled collection is missed residents are advised to leave their bin out and the waste team will do their best to empty it by Sunday (12 January 2025). Extra waste will
UPDATED: This match has now been called off. In s statement the club said: “Following a pitch inspection with Leeds City Council ground staff today and with the freezing temperatures forecast through to Sunday our friendly against York Knights will unfortunately not go ahead.” Hunslet RLFC have confirmed that their
Cockburn School’s provision in the arts has been awarded Artsmark Platinum status for the second time in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award recognising excellence in cultural education. It celebrates schools’ commitment to embracing arts across the curriculum and
The NHS is urging people in South Leeds to make saving lives one of their New Year’s resolutions this year by giving blood as national figures released yesterday (7 January 2025) reveal that over the Christmas week demand for blood from hospitals exceeded collections by almost 3,000 units. During the
Last updated at 8:30am We are aware of the following schiool closures and delayed starts due to the severe weather and icy conditions today (8 January 2025): Elliott Hudson College: Open for students sitting an exam from 8am; for others college starts at 10am Hugh Gaitskell Primary School: School starts
When you think of new year’s resolutions or plans for the coming months, the first things that pop into most people’s heads usually include getting fit, drinking less alcohol or taking up a new hobby. But what about financial planning? Whether you’re determined to pay off your debts or serious
On Sunday (12 January 2025) at 2pm, on the 200th anniversary of the Gosforth Pit disaster in Middleton, there will be a Memorial Service for the dead and injured at St Mary’s Church, Town Street, Middleton. Twenty five men and boys, the youngest being 7 years old, lost their lives
Unity Enterprise will launch its 25th anniversary celebrations this month with the first two events in a series of workshops designed to boost entrepreneurial skills. On Tuesday 14 January from 9-10.30am at Leeds Media Centre, ‘A Cup of Confidence’ is set to be a morning filled with business inspiration and
Last updated at 8:15am We are aware of the following schiool closures and delayed starts due to the severe weather and icy conditions today (7 January 2025): Elements Primary School: closed today Elliott Hudfson College: closed today Hugh Gaitskell Primary School: closed today Park View Primary Academy: closed today South
UPDATE: Distribution of our print edition has been interrupted by the severe weather. Whilst we got to many pick up points on Friday and Saturday, we have not been able to complete deliveries this week. Although most roads are passable many pavements are still dangerous and we do not want