What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a six-month-old kitten was found abandoned in South Leeds in a household bin yesterday (15 October 2026). The kitten, described as a “sweet loving soul”, was discovered inside a soft cat carrier that had been placed inside a bin bag and left in
People across Leeds are being encouraged to donate unwanted winter coats and clothing as the Leeds Winter Coat Appeal returns for its fourth year. The Leeds Winter Coat Appeal, run by Wear and Share Leeds, is back again and asking residents, community groups and businesses across the city to donate
Leeds Sanctuary, West Yorkshire Citizens and St Luke’s Church Holbeck recently brought people from across LS10 and LS11 together to enjoy an International Meal, celebrating culture and community in the area. Guests were invited to bring and share dishes representing their cultures, backgrounds and traditions, creating a vibrant feast that
Leeds Civic Trust has unveiled its 211th Blue Plaque, celebrating the life and legacy of Leeds-born poet Tony Harrison, whose controversial poem v. was recently named by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as his favourite. The plaque was unveiled on Monday (12 October 2026) at the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in
The Hunslet Club is getting ready for October half term with a packed week of activities for children and young people, with sport, dance, art, games and plenty of Halloween fun planned across the Club. Running from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October, the programme gives young people the chance
Sharp announced today (13 October 2026) the opening of its new flagship office in Beeston, which serves as its UK headquarters and is designed as a modern workspace and living technology showroom. The new office showcases the breadth of Sharp’s integrated technology portfolio while supporting the next phase of the
Unity Homes and Enterprise has won Best Social Value Project of the Year at the Housing Executive Awards 2026. The Leeds-based BME organisation was also “Highly Commended” in the Housing Association of the Year category. The Housing Executive Awards celebrate the UK’s most innovative projects in the social housing sector,
Several ash trees in Cross Flatts Park have been felled over the years because of ash dieback, a serious fungal disease caused by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. As we reported here, in 2024 Friends of Cross Flatts Park, and Honorary Alderwoman Angela Gabriel BEM in particular, raised funds to turn one of
The girls’ section at Hunslet ARLFC, the rugby section of The Hunslet Club, is growing rapidly, with three new girls’ teams getting ready to launch next season. We’re looking for girls to get involved in our U9, U11 and U14 teams, as well as a new training session for U16s.
Cockburn Reach Academy was fortunate enough to be awarded funding to run their Healthy Holidays programme again this summer. Pupils took part in a fantastic range of activities and experiences that encouraged them to learn, grow and build confidence whilst having fun with their friends. The pupils enjoyed visits to