What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Visitors can see Leeds in a new light as the dazzling showcase of Light Night Leeds celebrates a historic year with tales of the city’s past and future. For the first time, the festival will take place during half term, on 28 and 29 October, making it easier for families
Lucy Moore, from Beeston, was one of just five recipients of a Silver Jubilee Wikimedia award presented at a special birthday party in London to celebrate two major milestones: 25 years of Wikipedia and 15 years of Wikimedia UK as a registered charity. Wikipedia c0-founder, Jimmy Wales, attended the event
A community cooking project has brought together 26 women from different cultures and generations, helping to tackle loneliness, celebrate heritage and open the door to new employment and business opportunities. Women from across the community have been celebrating their cultures and sharing treasured family recipes as part of a ten-week
Drivers who gave details of a man who had died in 2001 to try and avoid prosecution have been sentenced after being caught out by police investigators. Two men and two women were sentenced at Bradford Crown Court between 5 and 7 August 2026, for perverting the course of justice
Unity Homes and Enterprise has been shortlisted for the two Housing Executive Awards, including the blue ribband category of Housing Association of the Year. The BME organisation, which manages affordable homes in Beeston and Holbeck, is also in the running for Best Social Value Project which recognises initiatives “explicitly aimed
Two males have been remanded to appear in court today (Saturday 8 August 2026) having been charged with drugs supply offences. Codie Calvert, aged 23, of Chadwick Street in Hunslet, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, as well as possession with intent to supply cocaine
Did you know the Council’s Jobshops are open all week in Beeston, Hunslet and Middleton, ready to help you find your next job? Jobshops provide a friendly, drop‑in service offering practical support to help you find local job opportunities or apprenticeships. The team can help you: Search for jobs online,
People, businesses and developers are being asked for their views on early plans which outline how West Yorkshire’s proposed Mass Transit system will contribute to economic growth and development across the region. Earlier this year, all five West Yorkshire local authorities launched a consultation on the plan which will ensure
Three West Yorkshire councils are launching Lane Rental Schemes which will see companies charged for carrying out works on their busiest roads during the busiest times. Later this calendar year Leeds, Wakefield and Kirklees will be charging companies such as utilities or other works promoters as much as £2,500 per
NHS Blood and Transplant is calling on people in the North East & Yorkshire to be ‘One in a Million’ by registering their decision to be an organ donor. The plan announced today (5 August 2026) is to increase the number of people in the UK on the NHS Organ Donor Register - aiming to increase from 29 million to 30 million people