Blot on the landscape exhibition
LS26 Local were honoured to be invited to the opening ceremony of the new mining exhibition ‘Blot on the landscape’ which was held at Temple […]
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Methley & Mickletown – built on coal & courage!
The Methley area has a long history of coal mining which can be traced back over 650 years, when, according to the book. “The history […]
Damaged wagon goes for repair at Middleton Railway
Following the fire at Jewson’s adjacent to the Middleton Railway in July 2018, a number of items on the railway were fire damaged. The worst […]
XRace is coming to Oulton!
The Kiwi innovation known as XRACE, is coming to our area on 23rd of June at the Oulton Community & sports club. The mystery adventure […]
May Day 2019
The weather could have been better, but plenty for the kids and loads of stalls, another great event organised by the Carnival Committee. Have a […]
Robin Hood suffer cup quarters defeat.
Match report by Matthew Wright: League cup Quarter final day, away at League heavyweights Leeds City. We went into the game frustrated by a 4-week […]
Cricket star Sidebottom set to bowl over audience at Jane Tomlinson Appeal’s Sporting Social
Cricketing – and ice-dancing – star Ryan Sidebottom is the latest signing for an evening of sporting fun for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The England […]
Have a happy and healthier life the Victor way!
As we head into spring, Christmas and the New Year is all but a distant memory. It’s by this time of the year that those […]
Bygone boozers and crafty ale houses!
A recent sign of the times is the changing face of high streets and town centres up and down the country. The nostalgic image of […]
Reclaimed by nature – Rothwell Colliery
One of many positive aspects of living in the LS26 area is the amount of parks and open spaces we are lucky enough to enjoy. […]