Stallholders wanted for Christmas Fair at Gascoigne House
Gascoigne House is holding its first Christmas Fair on Thursday 7 November, 11am-2pm. Tables cost just £10, call 0113 535 0010, or email: enquiries@leeds.gov.uk to book your table.
Men arrested in Holbeck attempted murder investigation
Detectives investigating an incident in Holbeck in which a 16-year-old boy was shot and stabbed have arrested two men. A 22–year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including attempt murder and possession of a firearm. Another man, aged 46, has been arrested on suspicion of
Community-led support group addresses hoarding issues
In a new initiative to address the complex issue of hoarding behaviours, a new peer support group called “Clear Path Support” is set to launch in our community. This innovative 10-week course, designed by a local mental health professional, aims to provide a compassionate and judgment-free environment for individuals struggling
Free guided Halloween walk in Middleton Park
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (27 October 2024) entitled Death in the Park. Middleton Park in South Leeds, famous for its magnificent semi-ancient woodlands, early coal mining remains and historic railway, has been the scene of many deaths in
The Glass Slippers heads to Leeds Playhouse this Autumn
Tutti Frutti’s The Glass Slippers is on a UK tour and is heading to Leeds Playhouse on Saturday (26 October 2024) for two performances. Adapted by BAFTA nominee and Chair of the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain Emma Reeves (Tracey Beaker, The Worst Witch), The Glass Slippers puts a modern
Bisade is runner up in Children’s Mayor election
On Thursday 3 October 2024, Bisade Adeyeye, aged 10, from St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Beeston came second as the new Children’s Mayor of Leeds was announced by the Lord Mayor Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung at a special event at Leeds Civic Hall. Bisade spent much of
GMPF announces second letting at newly constructed Leeds Valley Park
GMPF (Greater Manchester Pension Fund) is delighted to announce the second industrial letting has completed at the recently developed Leeds Valley Park. Located on Savannah Way, Stourton, Leeds Valley Park is owned by GMPF who is advised by Catella APAM. Yorkshire-based Caddick has acted as both developer and contractor on
Beeston-based Vera Media takes adult learners to Abbey Road
Adult learners from South Leeds took part in a once-in-a-lifetime recording session at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios as part a course called People in Production. Funded by Leeds City Council through West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s adult education budget, and provided by Beeston-based Vera Media, a community learning organisation, the
Holbeck Moor JFC install defibrillator to help the community
As a football club we’re always looking at ways to support the community and help others. Working together with The Holbeck – Holbeck WMC and for the local community we have recently had this potentially life saving defibrillator installed on the outside of the club, so should it be needed,
Police thwart car cruise club in Hunslet
West Yorkshire Police’s Leeds South Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) foiled an attempted meet up of high performance cars on Saturday night (19 October 2024). Posting on Facebook the NPT said they learnt of a potential car cruise club looking to hold an event in Hunslet: “This particular club had previously