What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds City Council has launched a social media campaign offering support to encourage families affected by domestic abuse. The campaign is led by Safer Leeds and encourages people who may be experiencing abuse to continue to seek help during this difficult time. The messaging reassures individuals that they can still
Police in Leeds are appealing for information to help trace a man who is wanted over domestic violence offences. Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit’s Domestic Abuse Team are seeking information on the current whereabouts of Luke Jackson, aged 29, from Beeston. He is wanted on suspicion of a number
People across Leeds are being encouraged to pledge their support for the 16 Days of Action campaign to end violence against women. Although women make up the majority of victims of domestic violence and abuse, it is recognised that men can also be victims. Help and support is available for
Football fans in South Leeds urged not to let the World Cup ruin lives The World Cup is a time of excitement for many across the country, but fans are being reminded not to let the occasion result in violence towards their loved ones in response to what happens on
Over 70 women from across Leeds, from all walks of life, came together yesterday morning. They worked together to identify the priorities to make Leeds the best city for women and girls. The Forum was organised by Women’s Lives Leeds and is part of Leeds City Council’s Equalities Assembly. The
On Friday 2 December, Belle Isle TMO will be supporting local campaigners who are raising awareness about domestic violence – to support people to talk about it, report it, and end it! With help from Behind Closed Doors, a domestic abuse charity, local volunteers and staff from BITMO will be
Last night (Wednesday 3 September 2014) saw the first meeting of the new look Inner South Community Committee. The meeting started with an hour long workshop looking at the issue of domestic violence. About sixty people, Councillors, residents and officers from various agencies that work in the area split
The new Inner South Community Committee will be meeting next Wednesday (3 September 2014) and its meeting will start with a workshop session looking at a local response to domestic violence. The Community Committee takes over from the old Inner South Area Committee. As well as changing its name
As the World Cup gets underway tonight, West Yorkshire Police are working with partner agencies to protect victims of domestic violence which often spikes during football tournaments. Domestic violence offenders have been advised to seek help to change or risk paying the penalty as Police focus on those who
I mentioned my interest in street names last July. I discovered a couple of weeks ago that the Recreations in Holbeck are so called because the houses were built on the site of a recreation ground. In fact it had cricket pitches that once hosted the Australian national team.