What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Last Sunday (28 September 2025) community members, civic leaders, and cultural representatives gathered at Slung Low in Holbeck, for the premiere of ‘Bangladesh to Beeston – Our Story’, a documentary film produced by ISSE Ltd. The film captures the powerful voices and memories of the first-generation Bangladeshi community who made
Cockburn John Charles is celebrating the incredible success of former student Fatima Bojang, who has gone on to achieve national recognition in the world of performing arts. Since leaving the academy, Fatima has pursued her passion for acting and secured a role in the critically acclaimed production Adolescence. Her performance
A teenager has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing Saymore T Kwashira with a machete at a flat in the Belle Isle area of Leeds. Romaine James, aged 18, of Reginald Mount, Leeds, was convicted of murder yesterday (2 October 2025) following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
This academic year marks a historic moment for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) as they welcome their first full cohort of students. With it comes the launch of our inaugural Student Ambassadors and student leadership team. The growth of the school community has brought new energy, ideas, and opportunities. They
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kick off for all eligible people from today to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS amid new variants circulating this year. Vaccination teams across the North East and Yorkshire are working to protect millions most at risk of getting seriously ill this winter by building immunity
As the new school year begins, pupils at Cockburn Ingram Road Academy are stepping into their classrooms with a renewed sense of pride, thanks to the launch of a brand-new school uniform. The change marks the school’s exciting new chapter as part of the Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust. The smart new
Leeds College of Building (LCB) students and apprentices from the 2024/2025 academic year have been honoured at the annual BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. More accolades than ever before were handed out, including 44 trophies, seven Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) QUEST Technician Scholarships, and one medal from the British
Slung Low and the London Review of Books are to bring Tony Harrison’s poem ‘v.’ home to Holbeck Cemetery for its 40th anniversary, with unprecedented site-specific readings on Sunday 12 October, in a celebration of Harrison’s life and work, following his death on 26 September 2025. Tony Harrison’s ‘v.’ is
People are encouraged to report incidents as the Leeds JogOn campaign sends a message that harassment of women and girls whilst exercising will not be tolerated. A launch event for the campaign was hosted at the Royal Armouries in Hunslet on Wednesday (24 September 2025), with speakers including the Mayor
Leading UK menswear brand, Skopes, is celebrating one year since it opened its 20th, and largest, bricks-and-mortar store in the White Rose Shopping Centre. The first birthday for the White Rose store provides an opportunity for the in-store team and customers to celebrate Skopes’ return to its hometown. The store