What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
This past weekend, Cross Flatts FC hosted yet another successful community event – this season’s kit launch – drawing families, local supporters, and residents from across Leeds. While football remains at the heart of the club, the true spirit of Cross Flatts FC lies far beyond the pitch. Founded with
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week down in Holbeck on Saturday morning where Jamyang Buddhist Centre are holding one of their ever-popular Holbeck Jumble Sales from 10am-1pm. With clothes accessories, household items and everything £1
Matty Sylvester from Belle Isle was delighted to win a hybrid boxing title belt on Leeds promoter Scott McHugh’s recent show held at the Aria Suite in Woodhouse. Sylvester, 22, wore 4oz gloves as he defeated Jon Doody by first round knockout. “I’m currently training in Thailand,” explained Sylvester, “but
People are encouraged to report incidents as the Leeds JogOn campaign sends a message that harassment of women and girls whilst exercising will not be tolerated. A launch event for the campaign was hosted at the Royal Armouries in Hunslet on Wednesday (24 September 2025), with speakers including the Mayor
Belle Isle landlords and contractors held a clean up day on Wednesday 17 September. Housing associations Leeds Federated and Places for People as well as Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation (BITMO) contacted tenants in three parts of Belle Isle and helped them clear rubbish from their gardens. There were skips
Leading UK menswear brand, Skopes, is celebrating one year since it opened its 20th, and largest, bricks-and-mortar store in the White Rose Shopping Centre. The first birthday for the White Rose store provides an opportunity for the in-store team and customers to celebrate Skopes’ return to its hometown. The store
A strategic and ambitious roadmap aimed at tackling poverty and inequality in Leeds has been launched today. City and community leaders came together at the Leeds City College Printworks in Hunslet to outline their shared ‘Team Leeds’ vision for a healthier, more inclusive and sustainable city through the newly refreshed
Local Councillors Andrew Scopes, Shaf Ali and Annie Maloney are pleased to welcome planning giving the go-ahead to a multi-use games area (MUGA) on Cottingley Drive. As we have previously reported, the MUGA will be sited on the former skate park and accompanied with gym equipment, including a sit-up table,
Leeds kitchen, bar and events space, Fearns, has announced that they will once again be joining forces with Leeds Dock Estate and Tilly & Primrose Markets to host its second collaborative artisan market. Following the successful debut earlier in the year, new dates have been confirmed for the market at
Ofsted published their inspection report on Park View Academy in Beeston last week (18 September 2025). The inspection took place at the end of the summer term on 1-2 July 2025, when Park View were finally able to showcase their fantastic school and to show the incredible journey it has