What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
January saw the second successful South Leeds Menopause Support drop-in group, part of a 6 month pilot project offering a combination of in-person and online support to women living in the Inner South community, run by Best Midlfe CIC and funded by the Councillors representing Beeston & Holbeck, Middleton Park,
Leeds City Council can today (14 January 2025) confirm that it will continue to maintain all of its crown green bowling facilities until the end of the sport’s 2025 summer season. As we reported here, the council began seeking people’s views at the start of this month over possible changes
Students from Leeds Trinity University’s School of Sport and Wellbeing will be offered opportunities to gain practical experience in a professional sporting environment thanks to a new partnership with Beeston-based ice hockey club Leeds Knights. Students taking part will be invited to Leeds Knights training sessions to observe a live
Pupils at St Mary’s CE Primary Academy in Hunslet had a great time when Padraic McDonagh, previously two times British Thai Boxing Champion and world Bronze medallist, came into school to speak, launching a new programme at the school called Inspiring Young Lives. Padraic, who owns local boxing club Golden
Police are appealing for information to find a Leeds man wanted on recall to prison. Leeds District Police would like to speak to anyone who can help them find Paul Anderson (41) who is potentially in the South Leeds area. The 41-year-old has previous convictions for commercial burglary and is
NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, is relocating to a new office in south Leeds. The business has chosen the ABC Building at White Rose Park as its new headquarters following the move from its site at Brown Lane West, Holbeck. The move marks the next
A symbolic baton representing mental wellbeing will be carried through Leeds for the first time later this year as part of a special UK-wide tour to inspire hope through action in suicide prevention. The city has been chosen as one of 20 locations to host the ‘Baton of Hope’ on
The Leeds United Foundation recently presented a signed Unlocking Potential shirt to Beeston Primary School in recognition of their participation in the exciting community programme launch. The Unlocking Potential programme brings together the club’s official charity with NFL Foundation UK and the San Francisco 49ers, engaging young people across the
The Escapologist, the innovative escape room and entertainment venues found in White Rose Shopping Centre and Xscape Castleford, has been shortlisted for an Independent Business Award at the 2025 Yorkshire Choice Awards. Known for its immersive escape room experiences, creative mixology offerings, and steampunk-inspired aesthetic, The Escapologist has become a
In the spirit of community, connection, and the joy that food brings, The Hunslet Club is excited to announce the launch of ‘Food Stories’, a initiative designed to bring people together to share stories, memories, and experiences—all centred around the shared love of food. Food Stories is a unique opportunity