Read our July-August newspaper online
We have been distributing copies of our July-August newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (10 July 2025). 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 &
Tennis fever is here
With Wimbledon in full swing, did you know you can play tennis all year round, rain or shine in our local area? The John Charles Centre for Sports Tennis Centre has exceptional facilities to cater for all players and abilities. The centre has 6 indoor and 6 floodlight outdoor courts.
On The Beat: in Hunslet & Riverside
With Sergeant Tim Morton-Wiltshire My name is APS Tim Morton-Wiltshire and I am the current lead for Hunslet and Riverside Neighbourhood Policing Team. Based out of Elland Road Police Station, our Team focuses on local priorities ranging from anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, tackling drug related issues and regularly attending community engagement
Cockburn student Miran honoured by Lord Mayor
A bright young star from South Leeds is making headlines after being recognised by the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, for her remarkable contributions to civic life, education, and youth development across the city and West Yorkshire. Miran Almass, a dedicated student from Cockburn School and
Oddsocks presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Middleton Park
Friends of Middleton Park welcome back Oddsocks Theatre Company for a night of Shakespeare in the park on Tuesday (8 July 2025). If you think that sounds a bit heavy for a Tuesday night, you clearly haven’t seen Oddsocks before. The company perform Shakespeare with a twist of pantomime and
Bands return to Cross Flatts Park on Sunday
The Friends of Cross Flatts Park have announced this year’s programme for ‘Bands in the Park’ free Sunday afternoon concerts, including the annual dog show. Sunday 6 July: Sophie & Alex Heartstrings play mellow indie pop. Sunday 13 July: ‘Swing O’Things’ playing old time classic swing tunes. Sunday 20 July:
Residents campaign to make Belle Isle Circus pedestrian-friendly
Residents in Belle Isle are being urged to back a campaign to provide safe pedestrian access to Belle Isle Circus. The Circus has been improved in recent years with fencing to keep quad bikes off it, a fun trail for kids and lots of new planting, but the road is