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Police search for man in river

On 24 December 2024 By Press Release

Police are appealing for information as they continue searching the River Aire in Leeds city centre today (24 December 2024) following a report of a person entering the water. At 11.27pm last night, police were contacted by the fire service who had received a report of a person seen entering

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Rates relief will create new jobs in Beeston

On 23 December 2024 By Jeremy Morton

A Belgian firm has been offered nearly £300,000 in rates relief to relocate to Beeston in a move that the Council say will safeguard 18 jobs in Leeds and create a further 32 over the next five years. Dirickx Systems, which makes fences, gates and access controls, is experiencing rapid

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Festive ice hockey fixtures

On 23 December 2024 By Guest Post

Dreaming of an Ice Christmas? There is plenty of upcoming action at Planet Ice on Elland Road ahead. The matches come thick and fast at this time of year for Beeston-based ice hockey side Leeds Knights. There are plenty of games ahead over the coming weeks for the Knights, who

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Holbeck Moor JFC donates to LGI and local primary school

On 23 December 2024 By Guest Post

As a club we pride ourselves not only being able to offer low cost football but by being able to do things for the local community and others. And although we can’t help everyone we try to do what we can where we can. Every year we always donate to

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Art, play and food for the holidays in Beeston

On 22 December 2024 By Press Release

Winter Art, Play, and Food sessions are running during the holidays at the Rowland Road Play Patch, a vibrant community-led project transforming a neglected space near the Rowland Road Working Men’s Club into a creative and green play area for families. These events are perfect for children aged 3–11, offering

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Planning applications 16 December 2024

On 22 December 2024 By Jeremy Morton

Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 16 December 2024. Click on the description to see the full application:   Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans)

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UPDATED: Man charged with Great Wilson Street sexual assault

On 22 December 202422 December 2024 By Press Release

UPDATED: A man has been charged with a serious sexual assault in Leeds. Awet Ykalo, aged 27, of Recreation Place in Holbeck, has been charged with attempt rape. The charge relates to an incident where a woman was attacked in the vicinity of Great Wilson Street in the early hours

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What’s On Roundup 21 December – 3 January 2024

On 20 December 20242 January 2025 By Jeremy Morton

Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming fortnight in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start this week with the Belle Isle Repair Cafe, which is back at BITMO’s Gate on Saturday, 1-4pm. This month is

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Cricket is coming to John Charles Centre

On 20 December 202420 December 2024 By Press Release

Plans to bring a cricket net facility to the John Charles Centre for Sport have been granted planning permission. The works, replacing a footpath with a four lane cricket net facility, will begin once a contractor has been appointed with the aim to complete the project before the 2025 cricket

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The Middleton Hub Klub pay a visit to Gascoigne House

On 20 December 2024 By Kenneth Ingram

The Middleton Hub Klub is one of the many activities run by Kidz Klub across inner Leeds. Every half term our children who attend our Hub Klubs dream up, and help to organise an activation in their community. The aim of the activation is to spread joy, create happiness and

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