Review: Brassed Off at Leeds Playhouse
The much-loved film has been brought to the stage of Leeds Playhouse for the first time, 32 years after the events it portrays. I’m sure most readers will be familiar with the plot of Brassed Off, which revolves around a colliery brass band as the pit is shut in the
Planning applications 15 June 2026
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 15 June 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Change of Use of Unit 1
What’s On Round-up 20-26 June 2026
Here’s a round-up of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week in Belle Isle where there is a lot going on at BITMO’s Gate centre, Aberfield Gate, LS10 3QH on Saturday. First up there is a group litter pick taking
Concerns raised as Thwaite Mills to be sold on at auction
Leeds Civic Trust has raised concerns about the upcoming auction of Thwaite Mills at Stourton. The Grade II Listed Thwaite Mills is being auctioned off next Tuesday (23 June 2026) with a guide price £600,000. As we reported in March, the site has only recently been purchased by a developer
Planning applications 8 June 2026
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 8 June 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: 5.00m single storey rear extension, 2.81m
Planning applications 1 June 2026
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 1 June 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Single storey extension to the rear
What’s On Roundup 6-12 June 2026
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week at St Mary’s Church on Town Street in Middleton, where volunteers will be helping to clear up the graveyard. If you can lend a hand they will be there
Read our June newspaper online
We have been distributing copies of our June newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (5 June 2026). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs &