What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A former mental health centre is set to be sold to a neighbouring mosque after being shut down by the council. The Vales Circles support hub in Beeston was deemed surplus to requirements after a shake-up of community services by Leeds City Council. It was closed following a decision last
The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the North of England is returning to Leeds’s first direct arena on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Showcasing opportunities from a wide range of employers in Leeds and across the region, the fair welcomed over 11,000 visitors last year. Running from 1pm-7pm, the event, which
A group of knitters in Holbeck have been busy knitting blanket squares for babies. The group meet every Thursday afternoon at Cleveleys Court community room and have produced dozens of squares, plus some jackets, gloves and hats since they started last summer. The items are being given to Leeds Baby
Students from Cockburn John Charles Academy enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to The Deep, where learning came to life beneath the waves. The trip gave students the opportunity to explore one of the UK’s leading aquariums, coming face to face with sharks, rays, turtles and penguins while learning about marine
2026 may already be in full swing but it’s never too late to take stock of your finances and start planning for the months ahead. Greg Potter, Head of Member Experience at Leeds Credit Union, explains how. As we head into February, now is an excellent time to take stock
Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston has welcomed a new Registered Manager, Laura Clark, as part of Westward Care’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality care for older people across Leeds. Laura brings extensive leadership experience from both residential and dementia care settings, including over a decade working in
Cockburn school is set to benefit from an expanded Government scheme that looks to cut their energy bills so that money can instead be spent on education essentials such as textbooks and teachers. As part of an expanded scheme to fund solar panels for NHS sites, military sites and schools,
Kurdish people living Leeds took to the streets on Wednesday (21 January 2025) to protest about the situation in Syria where Kurds are under attack from the new regime. The historic homeland of Kurdistan spans parts of Syria as well as Turkey, Iraq and Iran. Kurdish fighters were crucial in
A new catering unit is set to boost income for a community club helping youngsters in south Leeds. Planning permission has been granted for a temporary shipping container unit to serve hot and cold food and drinks at the Hunslet Club. The non-profit organisation applied to the council to install
Pupils from Cockburn Reach Academy joined local councillor Ed Carlisle (Green, Hunslet & Riverside) for a community litter pick in Beeston. This enabled us to take learning beyond the classroom whilst making a real difference. This experience helped pupils build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility as they collected