What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
British Bangladeshi educational achievement and the importance of inspiring the next generation were celebrated at a special community event in Beeston. Believe in Beeston – Celebrating Education was held at the South Leeds Bangladeshi Centre on Tunstall Road on Saturday (3 October 2026), bringing together young people, families, educators, academics,
The Beeston and Holbeck Labour Party has selected sitting Councillor Andrew Scopes to be their Labour Candidate in the 2027 local elections for the Beeston and Holbeck Ward. Andrew was first elected in the ward where he lives in 2018 and has fought for better housing, championed Child Friendly Leeds,
Pupils and families at Lift Cottingley primary school have been getting their hands dirty at a community event in the school’s Forest Area, meeting the new Head of School and helping to prepare the area for growing. Every class took part over the three days, helping to prepare the school’s
Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming. When someone is struggling, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. That’s why, this World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October 2026), local mental health organisations Leeds Mind, Touchstone, MindWell and Forum Central have teamed up to make it
To help develop the resilience of the new Year 6 children at Hunslet Carr Primary School, all of them were taken on a three-day residential to Dearne Valley, which was fully funded by the school. In order to challenge the Year 6s, help develop positive relationships between children and staff,
Children at Cockburn Ingram Road Academy have been exploring their creativity through an exciting poetry project in partnership with the British Library. Pupils worked closely with the British Library to create their own poems, developing their use of imaginative language and a range of creative writing techniques. The project gave
It’s been requested for a while, and now it’s finally happening – Muay Thai is coming to The Hunslet Club. The Club is excited to welcome Declan Shipley, an experienced coach who competes in Muay Thai boxing himself. With a real passion for the sport, Declan can’t wait to get
The NHS winter vaccination programme is stepping up across West Yorkshire, with eligible people being encouraged to protect themselves and those around them. The NHS will deliver thousands of free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to adult cohorts ahead of the colder months. People can get the flu vaccine if they:
Year 9 students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy and Cockburn School received an impactful message when guest speaker Alicia Manners delivered her acclaimed ‘One Punch’ assemblies in both schools on Thursday 17 September. The assembly formed part of a comprehensive personal development programme, designed to equip young people with the
Internationally-acclaimed, independent Holbeck-based brewery Northern Monk has shared its Annual Impact Report for FY25. Marking another significant year for the brewery, the impact report sees Northern Monk celebrate continued growth alongside upholding their ambitious and industry-leading environmental pledges. Momentum has continued to build as the brewery has bucked the industry