What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Holbeck Together today announced the official launch of the Holbeck Together Business Alliance, a new partnership initiative bringing together businesses from across Leeds to support the charity’s mission to reduce inequality, strengthen community resilience, and expand opportunity for residents in Holbeck. Since coming together in June this year to hear
A Beeston neighbourhood charity which works to improve the lives of women and children living in South Leeds has celebrated its 40th anniversary. Some 150 service users, partners, trustees and colleagues gathered at Yasin Banqueting Suite in Beeston to celebrate four decades of Asha Neighbourhood Partnership and the impact they
The newly elected Cockburn John Charles Student Council has officially begun its work, following a successful round of elections where students from every year group voted for their representatives. The council, made up of dedicated and enthusiastic pupils, embodies the school’s commitment to student leadership, teamwork, and active participation in
In my column a couple of months ago, I wrote about the impact of the Troubles on Northern Ireland and the legislation that I have been working on to try and find a way forward. Earlier this week, that Bill took a major step forward in the House of Commons.
We have been distributing copies of our December newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (27 November 2025). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs &
Plans to expand Leeds United’s stadium are yet to be approved as work continues to resolve parking and road safety issues. Seating capacity at Elland Road would eventually rise to 53,000 under plans to redevelop the ground. It was hoped a planning application for the scheme would be decided by
A man and woman are starting jail sentences after being convicted of controlling a drug line in the Beeston area of Leeds. Back in July officers from Leeds District Precision Team executed a warrant on Malvern Road at the home address of Anthony Staten and found a large amount of
Children at Cockburn Ingram Road Academy in Holbeck celebrated Children in Need on Friday 14 November. The day kicked off with a surprise visit from the big yellow bear himself. Children were encouraged to come dressed to school in something spotty to raise money for charity. During the day, children
The Leeds Palestinian Film Festival is experiencing a record surge in engagement, with multiple screenings declared sold out and community events drawing crowds across the city. Following capacity audiences for Yalla Parkour and the historical drama Palestine 36 earlier this week, the festival has confirmed that the upcoming screening of