What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Students and staff at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) in Middleton are celebrating the opening of a brand-new dining hall extension and toilets, marking another milestone in the school’s journey of growth and transformation to excellence. Part of the academy’s multi-million-pound development, the spacious dining hall is a new feature
The 1,890 pieces of kit were donated at a pilot event held at John Charles Centre for Sport last week, to tackle inequality in sports. Organised by the Kit Equipment Exchange Partnership (KEEP), funded by Leeds City Council’s Active Leeds service, the event saw over 30 organisations attend to collect
Nearly 30 women from South Leeds gathered at Asha Neighbourhood Centre last week to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. Asha’s Health Development Worker Tahena Ahmed provided information on breast care, the menopause, cholesterol and heart health to help raise awareness of women’s health and prevent potentially serious health
The Hunslet Club, a leading youth organisation in South Leeds, has officially opened its brand-new £1.2 million 3G sports facility yesterday (6 October 2025), funded through the Football Foundation’s Lionesses Fund – a national investment programme designed to boost women’s and girls’ participation in sport. The Hunslet Club is proud
ISSE Ltd (Inspire Support Sports Empower) is proud to announce that, thanks to the generous support of Barclays Premier League, local residents from Beeston were given the opportunity to experience their very first Premier League match day at Elland Road as Leeds United faced Bournemouth on Saturday 27 September 2025. This initiative forms
Last month, the Year 6 children from Middleton Primary School returned from a truly unforgettable residential trip to Buckden House, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. For five action-packed days, the children took on new challenges, developed confidence, and made memories that will last a lifetime. The week
Beeston Community Forum has now launched a consultation on a Policy Intentions Document (PID) for the Beeston Neighbourhood Plan. Following previous feedback from the community the consultation will help to shape the final proposed Neighbourhood Plan. A Neighbourhood Plan is a legally binding document that determines how planning decisions will
White Rose Shopping Centre has celebrated some of Leeds’ most inspiring individuals and organisations at its annual Community Awards, which recognise grassroot leaders, dedicated volunteers, and life-saving specialists who make a real difference. This year’s Community Awards honours the incredible local people working hard to benefit their community, with just
Last Sunday (28 September 2025) community members, civic leaders, and cultural representatives gathered at Slung Low in Holbeck, for the premiere of ‘Bangladesh to Beeston – Our Story’, a documentary film produced by ISSE Ltd. The film captures the powerful voices and memories of the first-generation Bangladeshi community who made
Cockburn John Charles is celebrating the incredible success of former student Fatima Bojang, who has gone on to achieve national recognition in the world of performing arts. Since leaving the academy, Fatima has pursued her passion for acting and secured a role in the critically acclaimed production Adolescence. Her performance