What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The agenda for the next meeting of the Inner South West Community Committee, made up of Councillors for Beeston & Holbeck and Hunslet & Riverside wards, plus Armley and Kirkstall wards, has been published. The meeting, which is open to the public, is taking place at Leeds Civic Hall, LS1
I was born in South Leeds, but now live in Quebec, Canada. I was back in Leeds for a visit last April and took a walk through Holbeck cemetery where some of my family are buried. I was surprised to find a WW1 war grave for a Canadian soldier, Private
The No Leeds Datacentre campaign, representing over 44,600 Leeds residents who object to Microsoft’s plans to construct a 48 acre hyperscale datacentre campus in South Leeds, are uniting with over 80 other campaigns across Europe for a combined day of action on Friday (6 November 2026). The campaign will gather
Leeds Rowing Club Junior Academy is calling on the local community to support a fundraising event on 7 November at the Department building at Leeds Dock. The 12 hour continuous rowing marathon in teams of four will raise funds for much-needed equipment, including contributing towards new boats and oars, and
At The Hunslet Club, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and reach their potential. That’s why we’re offering a welcoming space where young people can get their homework done, revise for exams and receive support with their learning. Open to anyone aged 8 – 16,
Remembrance Sunday this year will be on 8 November, the nearest to Armistice Day on Wednesday 11. We will remember with gratitude those who risked and lost their lives so that we may live in a democratic and a free society. This year I will particularly remember those very brave
A young Greencore colleague from Leeds has spoken about his ambitions for the future after being chosen to represent the next generation of talent at a special event celebrating the food manufacturer’s 100th anniversary. Amrik Dhariwal, now a Hygiene Manager at Greencore’s Yorkshire Pudding manufacturing site in Leeds, joined colleagues
Students at Cockburn School are being given an exciting range of opportunities to explore their futures, build essential employability skills and experience university and professional environments through the school’s extensive careers programme. Across Years 7 to 11, the school’s Careers Team has been working with universities, employers and organisations from
We’ve well and truly moved into autumn. I know this because at least once a day I declare to whoever’s in earshot, “It feels like the middle of the night!” I just can’t help myself, it’s these dark afternoons… Autumn is traditionally the season of harvest. We’ve probably all heard
Year 6 pupils from Middleton Primary School returned home with memories to last a lifetime after an unforgettable residential trip filled with outdoor adventures, team-building challenges, and a few unexpected surprises. The young adventurers tackled an impressive range of activities designed to push them out of their comfort zones and