What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Preparations are continuing for Leeds United’s Bank Holiday promotion parade and the opportunity it will give fans and players to jointly celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League. Large crowds are expected to turn out on Monday (May 5) to salute Daniel Farke and his team as they make
A man has been jailed for 12 years for raping a woman in Leeds after following her as she walked home from a party. Daniel Hayelom, an off-duty private hire driver, targeted the victim after he saw her walking along Dewsbury Road, in Beeston, shortly after 6am on Sunday 22
If you’re a Leeds United fan, you’ll probably still be celebrating their recent win over Stoke City and the well-deserved promotion to the Premier League. At Nesfield Lodge, they’re buzzing with even more excitement after visiting the famous football ground just one week before their winning game. The dementia-friendly care
Year 9 and 10 students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy recently returned from an unforgettable four-day trip to Barcelona—an experience that blended culture, learning, and personal growth. From the moment they landed, students impressed staff and locals alike with their curiosity, enthusiasm, and positive attitude. Whether exploring the iconic Sagrada
Year 9 and 10 Dance students from Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School recently took centre stage at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), delivering their powerful and moving performances at the renowned Riley Theatre. The visit was more than just a trip—it was a full performance
Middleton Primary School was filled with love, laughter, and the delicious aroma of roast dinners last month as families gathered to celebrate a special early Mother’s Day event. The school welcomed dozens of mums, grandmothers, carers, and loved ones for a warm and joyful roast dinner, prepared and served by
In a significant step toward supporting local families and promoting community well-being, Hamara has launched a brand new on-site community foodbank container. Based at the heart of Beeston, this foodbank is now open and ready to provide essential support to other communities who then can provide support to those in
Leeds United Football Club is today (28 April 2025) delighted to unveil proposed images for the enhancement of Elland Road. This follows on from the plans outlined in September of 2024, to modernise and improve the stadium. Last week, Leeds City Council’s Executive Board unanimously agreed the regeneration vision and
New Connections is an innovative partnership between Leeds Conservatoire and Orchestras Live, where students benefit from training and real-world experience in orchestral community music-making, working closely with the acclaimed Manchester Camerata. The most recent project, supported by Leeds International Concert Season and ArtForms, united pupils from Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
Leeds Playhouse is taking ‘Sisters 360’, an exciting family-friendly play by acclaimed Bradford playwright Asif Khan, on a Community Tour from 13-22 May 2025 to schools and neighbourhood venues across the city. ‘Sisters 360’ is a 60-minute show for young audiences inspired by real-life skateboarding sisters Layna, Maysa and Amaya