What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds College of Building (LCB) students and apprentices from the 2024/2025 academic year have been honoured at the annual BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. More accolades than ever before were handed out, including 44 trophies, seven Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) QUEST Technician Scholarships, and one medal from the British
Hardworking Leeds people, charities and social enterprises were honoured last week (3 July 2025) at the region’s first Pride in Diversity Awards, held in Leeds First Direct Arena. The awards aimed to highlight people and organisations working to champion members of the community who face additional barriers when accessing public
Leading British spring manufacturer, Beeston-based Spinks, launched four groundbreaking innovations at the Interzum show in Cologne, Germany this month, with three of the products being recognised in this year’s prestigious Interzum Awards – including the highly sought after Best of the Best Award. Spinks’ latest microcoil and pocket spring technologies
Unity Homes and Enterprise is in contention for two prizes at the Northern Housing Awards 2025. The BME housing association, which manages affordable properties for tenants in Beeston and Holbeck, has been shortlisted for Best Customer Experience with the judges adjudicating on “organisations that are placing excellent customer experience front
The Escapologist, the innovative escape room and entertainment venues found in White Rose Shopping Centre and Xscape Castleford, has been shortlisted for an Independent Business Award at the 2025 Yorkshire Choice Awards. Known for its immersive escape room experiences, creative mixology offerings, and steampunk-inspired aesthetic, The Escapologist has become a
The business behind the escape rooms and cocktail bars found in White Rose Shopping Centre and Xscape has been shortlisted for TheBusinessDesk.com Yorkshire Business of the Year Awards. These awards highlight the dedication, creativity, and achievements of businesses across the region, and being named a finalist is a testament to
Both Middleton Railway and Beeston in Bloom won Gold Medals at this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. The Middleton Railway, entering for the fifth time, wonl in the Tourist Attractions, Stately Homes and Pay on Entry Gardens Category. On top of that, they were the joint winner in this category
Incredible student winners from across construction specialisms took centre stage at the annual Leeds College of Building BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. Host and TV and radio broadcaster Rich Williams announced 49 award-winners at the poignant ceremony held at Leeds United FC Centenary Pavilion, Elland Road, showcasing students and apprentices from the 2023/2024
The Hunslet RLFC players were not the only winners at Friday’s Awards Night. Lifelong supporter Audrey Groves, who celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday (9 September 2024), was presented with the prestigious Geoff Gunney Award as well as being made a Vice President of the Club. Audrey started going to watch
Beeston’s Asha Neighbourhood Project has won the partner/stakeholder award during the Leeds Adult Learning Celebration Awards 2024 for the second year running. In attendance at the ceremony at Leeds Civic Hall on Monday (3 June 2024), were Zaheda Khanam, Centre Manager and Afia Khattun, Deputy Chairperson – management committee, who