What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Oldham RLFC 40-20 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet’s four match unbeaten run came to an end yesterday (3 June 2023) at the Vestacare/Whitebank Stadium in Oldham as the Roughyeds were too good in the latter stages for an out of sorts Parksiders. Oldham and Hunslet placed third and fourth respectively came into
Like other towns, Leeds was hit with the Cholera outbreak in the early 1830s. At the time it was believed that people contracted the virus through breathing in contaminated air. But local Dr Robert Baker made the connection between insanitary living conditions in poor areas and the higher prevalence of
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 29 May 2023. Click on the description to see the full application: Determination for a 5G 15m telecoms
A new community initiative aiming to provide cooked, nutritious food for individuals and families has launched in South Leeds. South Leeds Community Kitchen is supported by two local churches and runs on the second Sunday afternoon of every month at St Luke’s Church on Malvern Road, the next event is
Darcy is a young woman from Middleton who has had to face up to health challenges and is now challenging the community to help her take an opportunity of a lifetime as she recovers from her illness. Darcy, who is 14 years old and a student at Cockburn School, suffers
Matthew Murray is believed to have been born in Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1765 but little is known of his early life. His father, when he reached the right age had him apprenticed to a Smith, more probably a Millwright or a Mechanic in his native town. He married a girl, Mary
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Dewsbury Road, Beeston involving a motorbike and a pedestrian. The collision occurred around 5.30pm on Tuesday 23 May 2023 (Corrected on 3 June at 8:30am) and the pedestrian, a teenager, suffered injuries to their wrist. Officers
Three local youngsters, members of the Hunslet Rogues, have secured parts on television and in the West End. The Hunslet Rogues is a South Leeds theatre company based at The Hunslet Club. The group is bursting with talent, as these young performers showcase dedication, commitment and enthusiasm at each and
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start this week at Hunslet Oval (opposite Morrisons) where Hunslet ARLFC take on West Hull on Saturday. It’s first versus fourth
It was a game of two halves with both the cast and audience giving 110% in this family-friendly show about a little girl’s love of the beautiful game. We met young Freddie Farren in her backyard practicing her football skills. When she finds an old biscuit box with some very