What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
It’s spring; the weather has warmed up and the blossom is out. But for too many young families across Leeds, leaving their home with a baby is almost impossible because they can’t afford a pram. Sarah from Leeds Baby Bank says, “We know that a pram is crucial to the
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week in Beeston where Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club’s First XI play Spen Victoria CC on Saturday at 12pm. The home fixture is at their ground on Gipsy Lane, opposite Cockburn
As part of our election coverage South Leeds Life is hosting three online hustings meeting again this year. All the candidates standing in the Leeds City Council elections for our three wards have been invited and we would like you to join us too. This is your opportunity to put
On Saturday (18 April 2026), a charity neighbouring Elland Road, Holbeck Together, was celebrated as Leeds United off the pitch as the team defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 in the Premier League on the pitch. Holbeck is one of the most deprived areas in the city and in the UK, where
Fantasy meets punk with a Teesside twist. A joyfully chaotic celebration of youth expression and identity. Join celestial beings Sid and Viv as they keep a watchful eye on the streets of Middlesbrough. Their office might be in a dingy basement, but the streets they look in on are far
City leaders hope to make the streets safer for disabled and elderly people under plans formally agreed by the council Leeds City Council drew up a Street Charter which sets out measures to make it easier for people to get around. Bins left on pavements, advertising boards, overgrown shrubbery and
Yorkshire’s historic canals and railways – both dating back to the Industrial Revolution – are working in partnership to continue a centuries-old canal maintenance practice known as ‘ashing up’. The Canal & River Trust (CRT) is collaborating with Keighley Worth Valley Railway, Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway, and most recently
White Rose Shopping Centre is set to welcome Rassam’s Creamery, the award-winning dessert brand known for its bold flavours, immersive experiences, and show-stopping creations. Opening this summer, the new White Rose location will be Rassam’s largest and most impressive site to date, bringing a whole new level of excitement to
The fate of local a landmark, the tower and spire of St Mary’s church in Hunslet, is a little more secure following a public meeting held last week (14 April 2026) by the Diocese of Leeds who own the structure. They revealed that they have received an approach from a
During the Spring Term, the Year 6 children at Hunslet Carr Primary School did topic work around the question, “How can we spread love, not hate?” Throughout this topic, the children learned about various street artists (including having a visit from the amazing Burley Banksy who will be helping the