Hunslet Nelson clinch Gordon S Cooper U15 Championship Shield
In a thrilling conclusion to the Heavy Woollen Junior Cricket League season, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club‘s Under-15 team secured the Gordon S Cooper Championship Shield, delivering a dominant performance against Bristall CC. The final, held on Sunday (11 May 2025) at a sun-drenched venue, showcased the depth and talent of
The mental health benefits of forming good financial habits
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12-19 May 2025) – an annual event designed to promote mental wellbeing, reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health. But did you know that research shows that taking small steps – like saving a small amount of money each month – can have
Have your say on Elland Road expansion plans
Representatives from Leeds United made a presentation about their plans to expand the Elland Road stadium to the City Plans Panel on Thursday (8 May 2025) ahead of a public consultation which kicks off this week. The plans consist of expanding the West and North stands to increase the ground’s
Appeal for blood donors as bank holidays cause stocks to run low
A critical appeal has been issued to blood and platelet donors across England to help fill over 50,000 available appointments at town and city centre donor centres as the NHS warns of a looming shortfall in blood stocks, with four Bank Holidays in just six weeks threatening to impact supplies.
Bus changes from Sunday 18 May
The following services running through South Leeds will see changes come into operation on Sunday 18 May 2025 as described. To find full details and new timetables please go to: www.wymetro.com/buses 51 52 Leeds • Cottingley • Morley • Tingley Mills On Sundays, the daytime frequency will be reduced from
Planning applications 5 May 2025
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 5 May 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Two illuminated D-Poster digital advertising displays
What’s On Roundup 10-16 May 2025
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 on Saturday morning with the Middleton Makers Market, 10am-2pm, at Middleton Park Circus. Lots of lovely handmade items including clothing,
Celebrating the VE Day anniversary in Beeston
Gemma Broughton, from MHA Communities South Leeds, has shared some photos of their VE Day celebrations. The Connie Crafters group, who meet on the third Wednesday of the month, made some fantastic post box toppers which were put up around Beeston earlier this week. “We also had our monthly social
Park-goers reminded about barbecue ban in Leeds parks
As Leeds enjoys summer temperatures, park visitors are reminded that barbecues are not permitted in the city’s parks, to protect the parks and their wildlife. Whilst barbecues and any other fire lighting is banned from Leeds’s parks and greenspaces, picnics are more than welcome. Barbecues increase the risk of accidental