What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds city centre will officially transform into a magical playground tomorrow (26 July 2025) when Wonderland Awaits opens, offering five weeks of free immersive fun for families and visitors alike. Presented by LeedsBID under its Welcome to Leeds brand, the experience runs until 31 August. Today, the city is getting
First Bus has teamed up with Hunslet Rugby Foundation (HRF) to support the parents of children participating in junior rugby with an outreach programme to help end unemployment or get back into work after a break from raising a family. The bus operator is providing workshops at HRF’s premises in
White Rose Shopping Centre is kicking off a calendar of fun this month with the return of its Kids’ Carnival from Friday 25 July, as well as free family craft and play sessions throughout the summer holidays. Open from 11am–9pm daily from 25 July to 7 September, the Kids’ Carnival
Ahead of opening on 15 August in the White Rose Shopping Centre, King Pins is offering a free round of bowling to anyone named Colin, with bookings now live. King Pins is set to make its Yorkshire debut next month, with a state-of-the-art bowling and activity complex opening in the
Two men have been jailed for their involvement in supplying drugs in Leeds. Prenda Malungo and Lawrence Mafauae were arrested by officers earlier this year after Malungo was spotted carrying a heavily laden bag into a flat in Batley on 22nd January. Malungo was then picked up in an Audi
Following the tragic death of a child with measles in Liverpool, health services in West Yorkshire are urging residents to ensure that they and their children are vaccinated against the disease. With the school summer holidays approaching and more people mixing, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging
Dennis Robbins received his award for his outstanding service to the city. The award celebrates Dennis’ exceptional and inspiring leadership of The Hunslet Club, one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing youth organisations, along with his lifelong commitment to helping young people reach their potential. Dennis first joined The Hunslet
Applications are now open for grassroots organisations to apply for funding to deliver impactful change in their communities. Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the Leeds Community Power Fund aims to provide funding for local projects that will encourage people to become more engaged in
Marshalls Mill has invited 13 local artists to exhibit in ‘The Round Foundry Art show’. The exhibition aims to celebrate the railway heritage of the site, the birthplace of the industrial revolution. The works portray Leeds as a city in all its glory. In terms of timing, 2025 is the
Police are appealing for information to help locate James Bryan who has been reported missing from Leeds. James, aged 35, was last seen at Meanwood Park at around 4:30pm yesterday (16 July 2025). He’s known to frequent Woodhouse, Woodhouse Moor, Hyde Park and Leeds Dock. He’s described as a white