What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) took part in ‘It’s Not Banter Week’, a Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust initiative promoting healthy relationships, challenging harmful behaviours and encouraging positive choices. Supporting the school’s commitment to wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development, the week highlighted why how we treat others matters — online
This month (October 2026) saw the unveiling of two new tree sculptures in Hunslet Lake park, near Middleton Railway – and have already become much-loved local icons. The sculptures combine images of nature, including a red kite and an owl; and local heritage – including sports, remembrance, industrial history including
A grilled chicken venue has been blocked from opening until 3am after the police and council opposed the move. Fears were raised over a possible increase in anti-social behaviour and littering if Pepe’s Piri Piri in Beeston was granted extended hours. The national fast-food chain, which does not sell alcohol,
If you have passed by the Involve Community Centre in Hunslet recently, you may have seen that a fence is up around the front of the building. While we apologise for any inconvenience, we want to reassure everyone that our doors remain open! Although the main hall is temporarily closed
The Hunslet Club is inviting families from across South Leeds to join them on Friday (30 October 2026) for their annual Halloween Party, and this year’s event promises an evening of spooky fun for all ages. The free, family-friendly event will take place at The Hunslet Club from 6-9pm, with
Revellers have been urged to enjoy Halloween in the right ‘spirit’ this October and be mindful not everyone will want to take part in celebrations. West Yorkshire Police will be deploying extra police on the streets over the Halloween and also Bonfire Night period as the force prepares for what
A new major careers and training fair will take place in Leeds next week, bringing together the city’s leading employers, training providers and support organisations in a wide showcase of careers, jobs and skills. onnecting talent with real opportunities, Careers in Leeds brings together three previously separate events: the Leeds
Leeds Community Foundation is celebrating a decade of The Leeds Fund, having invested around £4.6m to support more than 23,300 people across Leeds, as it launches a new focus on tackling the cost of living crisis. Launched in June 2016, The Leeds Fund has evolved over the past ten years
The Falconers Rest in Middleton will close its doors today (26 October 2026) to allow for an exciting refurbishment before reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub. This transformation represents a significant investment of £300,000. The much-loved community pub will be transformed with new features designed to deliver a stadium-style experience
Pupils and staff from Cockburn Reach Academy came together to celebrate Roald Dahl Day, honouring one of the world’s most famous children’s authors. The school was filled with excitement as pupils enjoyed the wonderful world of Roald Dahl’s stories. Many children dressed up as their favourite characters and took part