What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds United Football Club announced yesterday (23 September 2024) next steps in the plan to re-imagine and enhance Elland Road Stadium, home of the Whites since 1919. Earlier this year, the ownership of the stadium was transferred back to Leeds United, giving the club full control of the ground for
A new Leeds Civic Trust Blue Plaque is to be unveiled on Sunday (29 September 2024) to record the events of 1936 when 30,000 Leeds residents rallied against the British Union of Fascists on Holbeck Moor. On 27 September 1936 Sir Oswald Mosley and 1,000 Blackshirts of the British Union
This month, Leeds Dock kitchen, bar and events space Fearns, is celebrating Sourdough September, and to mark the occasion Jade Crawley, development chef for Shiko group and Fearns, shares five delicious ways to repurpose sourdough for readers to try at home. 5 ways to repurpose Sourdough Bread and Butter pudding
Leeds City Council has published an update on its five-year medium term financial strategy, outlining the severe difficulties it faces to deliver balanced budgets in the face of the continued need to make significant savings. The report, discussed today at the council’s executive board meeting, explains how the council needs
‘Bernie’, a handsome piebald, had his first trot round his Leeds home today (17 September 2024) after being officially named after the arts, sports and civic legend Bernard Atha, who sadly passed away in 2022. Bernie, a 15–hand, 12 year-old, was bought by Middleton Park Equestrian Centre with a grant
Councillors Paul Wray and Mohammed Iqbal (Labour, Hunslet & Riverside) are asking city centre and riverside residents to be vigilant about the growing problem of cuckooing within their communities, with issues reported at developments such as Leeds Dock, Victoria Riverside, and beyond. Cllr Paul Wray said: “We typically assume cuckooing
Leeds city centre will host a hugely popular festive market once again this Christmas after a triumphant debut year, it was announced today (16 September 2024). An improved Leeds Christmas Market will officially be back from Friday 22 November, bringing around 70 traditional stalls from international, national and local traders
On Saturday (21 September 2024) The Tetley will transform once again into a bustling hub of creativity as it hosts Leeds Indie Market’s Autumn Pop-Up. From 10am until 3pm the building will be taken over by a diverse array of local independent businesses and creators, offering everything from ceramics and
Yorkshire’s favourite Bruce Springsteen tribute celebrate The Boss’ 75th birthday with intimate Leeds gig As rock legend Bruce Springsteen turns 75 in September a Leeds-based Springsteen tribute band marks the occasion with an intimate live performance. The Boss & The Beeston Street Band has been capturing the spirit, energy and
Councillors Paul Wray and Mohammed Iqbal (Labour, Hunslet & Riverside) have announced the next round of work to take place on Hunslet Moor Park over the next year, as they continue to develop the park. Cllr Paul Wray said, “Over the last six years, we’ve invested heavily in the redevelopment