What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Vastint UK, the developer behind 24-acre mixed-use development Aire Park, has announced that Tesco is the first retailer to open on the ground floor of its first commercial buildings, 1 & 3 South Brook Street. The new Express store opened on 19 August and the retailer occupies a 3,488 sq
Leeds Green Party councillors will tomorrow (Wednesday 10 September 2025) call on the City Council to take steps to beautify mini roundabouts across the city. The past month has seen a national surge in interest in mini roundabouts, with DIY paintings of the St George flag appearing in hundreds of
People across Leeds are being encouraged to come out and show their support as the Baton of Hope tour passes through the city on World Suicide Prevention Day next week. The countdown is on for the Leeds leg of the tour on Wednesday (10 September 2025), in what is set
Police in Leeds are appealing for information following burglaries at a skate park and climbing centre in Hunslet. Leeds District Investigation Team is investigating two commercial burglaries at LS-TEN indoor skatepark and City Bloc climbing centre on Kitson Road, Hunslet, during the early hours of Wednesday 20 August 2025. Items
A bold new initiative aimed at tackling knife-related violence among young people in Leeds has been launched, bringing together education, mentorship, and community support in a city-wide campaign for safer streets. The community-led project offers a series of free in-person and virtual workshops, one-on-one mentoring, awareness campaigns, and local engagement
A man is due to appear in court charged with the rape of woman in Leeds in 2021. Rashid Kwabena Boachie, aged 43, of Ashby Terrace, Leeds, has been charged in connection with the rape of a woman in Middleton Grove, Beeston, on 29 August 2021. Earlier this month, Boachie
England’s largest roller-skate festival is happening on your doorstep in South Leeds – and you’re invited! Roller-skating saw a massive revival during the pandemic, powered by a wave of TikTok inspiration. But long before it was trending, dedicated skaters were keeping the wheels turning. Northern Roll is a celebration of
With the return to school approaching, the NHS is urging parents and carers in South Leeds to check their child is fully vaccinated before the end of the summer break. Measles is a highly contagious infection that spreads through breath, coughs, and sneezes. It can lead to serious complications in
Club 3000 Bingo launched their new bingo club in Hunslet at the weekend as over 850 guests packed out the venue for an evening of entertainment, live music, bubbly on arrival, and of course – plenty of thrilling bingo games. The venue has seen a £5.5 million investment creating a modern, stylish
Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been named one of the first ever ‘construction technical excellence colleges’ (CTEC) and will receive a share of £100 million in government funding to tackle construction skills shortages. Only 10 colleges across England have been given the status for the 2025 to 2026 academic