What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
When I heard that my friend had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) my fourth thought was ‘Oh God, now I’m going to have to run the marathon.’ Obviously my first and second thoughts were for Catherine and her family. A life cut short, the loss of a partner,
The sale of land at Elland Road could attract £2bn of private investment to the city as the council presses ahead with the move. Leeds City Council said the redevelopment of the site could include 2,000 new homes. The Labour-run council is set to sell 30 acres of land around
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start on Saturday morning with the return of the Middleton Pop Up Market, after their winter break. You’ll find lots of lovely handmade items including clothing, jewelery, soaps and food; all made
Young people from The Hunslet Club will be participating in the Young Artists’ Summer Show at the Royal Academy of Arts, a prestigious national exhibition celebrating the creativity of young people across the UK. Over the past four weeks, young people from across The Hunslet Club have taken part in
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided winter walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (15 March 2026) exploring the legacy of the Brandling family in Middleton and Leeds Ralph Brandling married Anne Leigh, the heiress of the Middleton Estate, in 1697 and inherited the estate in 1706.
As we head into a time of local elections we must not forget that politics is not an end in itself, but a means.
Residents in Hunslet have a great reason to celebrate as The Prospect Pub has reopened its doors, bringing a fresh start and an exciting new vision for the local community. Under new management, the well-known neighbourhood pub is set to become more than just a place for a drink. The
A brand-new dance academy has officially opened its doors in Beeston, bringing exciting opportunities for young dancers and performers across the city. Xplosion Dance Academy, based at XDA Studios, Unit 9 Enterprise Park, Moorhouse Avenue, LS11 8HA, has recently launched its new premises and is now welcoming new members of
With billions in economic potential and multiple nationally significant programmes advancing in 2026, Leeds confirms it is ready to move from vision to delivery this year. At the end of 2025, Leeds City Council launched an ambitious Economic Vision outlining the opportunity to generate £20billion in economic growth and create 100,000 new
The Middleton Railway has won the prestigious Innovation Award presented by the Heritage Railway Association, the trade body for all heritage railways in the UK. The railway has pioneered the role of Almoner, someone dedicated to looking after the welfare of members who for many reasons including health, age and