What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Councillors sitting on a council plans panel at Leeds Civic Hall this afternoon have gone AGAINST planning officers’ recommendations to refuse plans for new Asda and Tesco stores in Old Lane, Beeston. Members of the south and west plans panel heard that planning officers were recommending that BOTH plans – for
The Hunslet Club would like to say a big well done to three under 13 year old footballers Cameron Hardy and twins Ryan and Kieron Brelsford. These three lads were on their way to evening training when an elderly lady collapsed on the pavement in front of them. They called an
Work is set to start on building the new Middleton Asda in April next year, South Leeds Life can reveal. The development, which will deliver 375 jobs, has been dogged by delays over the years, including wrangles over land ownership, the relocation of existing businesses and the construction of a new access
Yesterday saw the intrepid band of South Leeds Life community reporters learn about photography and how to take photos for their stories – and they also undertook their first assignment. The group took two cars from Tenants Hall in Middleton down to the Leeds Museum, opposite Millennium Square in the
Hello everyone. Hope you’re enjoying our new-look blog. We’re still working on some bits and bats, so bear with us as we get on our feet (it’s been, ‘ahem’, an ‘interesting’ experience moving to our new platform, but we hope you like it! Here’s your regular weekly round-up of what’s
Tomorrow is D-Day for plans two supermarket giants have for Old Lane in Beeston. Asda is looking to extend its current store while Tesco seeks to build a completely new store – however planners are recommending that BOTH applications are refused by councillors when they hear the proposals at a planning
A public meeting has been organised by the Westwood Community Association in Middleton to discuss issues with street cleaning, grass cutting and bin collections on the estate. The meeting will allow local residents the chance to discuss issues affecting them. In attendance will be representatives from the council and Aire
A new skate park in Holbeck opened its gates to excited local youngsters on Friday after being re-located from its original location. Holbeck Skatepark, which was officially opened to the public by local councillor, David Congreve on Friday morning, has been relocated to Holbeck Moor from the South Leeds Sports
As reported last week on South Leeds Life, supermarket giants Asda and Tesco are set to go head to head at a planning meeting this Thursday. Asda wants to extend its current store on Old Lane, while Tesco wants to build a new store near the site. Leeds City Council
The annual Middleton Park Bonfire is set to draw thousands of people to Middleton Park tonight. The fire is being lit at 7 pm and the fireworks display is due to start at about 7.30pm. The event is being organised by Leeds City Council and is sponsored by Land Securities