What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Labour has announced its senior leadership team to run Leeds City Council for the coming year. The party lost overall control of Leeds City Council after gains were made in the local elections by Reform UK and the Greens. No party holds more than 50 per cent of council seats,
South Leeds lad Josh Emms had always admired MMA fighters who “have the courage to give it their all in the cage” and decided that he wouldn’t let anything stand in the way of experiencing his own bout. “I started going over to Morley to train at AVT when I
Projects across the South Bank area of Hunslet and Holbeck will benefit from funding announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) yesterday (20 May 2026). The UK Government has confirmed its support for the Royal Armouries Waterfront
The Attic Sings: one-day community choir celebrates Leeds’ vibrant independent music scene Sing local legend Corrine Bailey Rae’s iconic hit in honour of city’s musical legacy Leeds is set to shine as The Attic Sings launches the first in a series of one-day choir projects, bringing together voices from across
Kidz Klub Leeds (a local charity working alongside 1000+ children and their families across 17 inner city communities) is celebrating a “right royal” season following its recent recognition with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour awarded to volunteer groups across the UK. The past month has been
Police can confirm a teenage motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a collision in the Beeston area of Leeds yesterday (19 May 2026) has sadly died. Officers were called at 12.09am yesterday to reports of a collision involving a grey Mercedes A200 and a black electric motorbike had happened on
A small community dance academy from the heart of Holbeck and Beeston has made a huge impact on the Manchester competition scene — bringing home an impressive collection of trophies and proving that dedication, heart, and family spirit can achieve extraordinary things. AJ Collins Dance Academy stunned judges and audiences
One of the most significant development opportunities in the country has taken another major step forward today (19 May 2026), as key partners unite to deliver a multi-billion-pound transformation of the 40-acre site surrounding Elland Road stadium, ensuring real benefits for the city. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has formally
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 19 May 2026) in the Beeston area of Leeds. It was reported at 12.09am that a collision had occurred on Tempest Road at the junction with Woodview
There’s nothing quite like stepping out of your front door to find a family-friendly new Shakespeare production happening in your community. But that’s exactly what will be happening across Leeds this month when Leeds Playhouse heads out on a Community Tour with Makebeth by award-winning playwright Hannah Khalil. This exciting