What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
I noticed a tiny blob high up on my bedroom wall. In the half-light, and without my glasses, I was briefly horrified, convinced it was a spider. Once I put my specs on, I realised it was just a small damp patch. I checked it again that evening, squinted, tilted
Families across West Yorkshire are being offered free, trusted advice to make their homes warmer and cheaper to run, thanks to a new advice service launched by Mayor Tracy Brabin today (2 December 2025). The landmark Home Energy West Yorkshire service will act as a single point of information for
With the August bank holiday approaching on Monday (25 August 2025), the NHS in West Yorkshire is reminding people to plan ahead to make sure they stay well and can access the right care if they need it. Most GP practices and some pharmacies will be closed or operating reduced
A much-loved family friend passed away this summer, leaving us all heartbroken. Her loss has led me to reflect on how precious our friendships are. They say friends are the family we choose, and that was certainly true of her. There’s something magical about spending time with someone who just
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) provides top tips to combat Blue Monday – the most depressing day of the year. Blue Monday, Monday 15 January 2024, is an annual day that is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year. The term is used nationally to reflect that
Do you ever find yourself overthinking? Y’know, that feeling of being a hamster endlessly running on a wheel, constantly revisiting the same thoughts. The unrelenting, draining process, of a never-ending cycle that offers no progress or relief, no matter how many times it’s repeated. A problem with more questions than
Jodie, the Branch Coordinator at Leeds Credit Union, takes a look at the ways in which households can reduce energy consumption and save money. Most people will already be aware that, from 1 April, the energy price cap is increasing by 54%. This means households in the UK will be
The last year has been so difficult for many, with uncertainty, redundancies and unemployment hitting many families across the area. I work as an employment adviser supporting people with mental illness who are looking to move into work, return to work or simply remain in work. I see people with
Civic leaders and public health officials in Leeds are calling for a city-wide effort to avoid further restrictions being put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Leeds is expected to be added to Public Health England’s weekly watch list of areas of concern tomorrow following a rise in
With temperatures rising significantly in Leeds at the end of the week, the local NHS is reminding people how to stay safe and well during a Covid-19 summer. Although most of us welcome the summer sun, high temperatures can be harmful, resulting in dehydration, heatstroke and sunburn. Those who are