What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Christmas week at Middleton Primary School was a truly magical and memorable time for everyone involved. The school was filled with festive cheer, excitement and celebration as pupils, staff and families came together to enjoy a busy and joyful end to the term. One of the highlights of the week
Students from Stagecoach Leeds Morley wowed audiences last week as they took to the stage to perform their very own versions of the musical, Annie Junior. The school performed three shows from Thursday to Saturday (11-13 December 2025). With each show containing a different cast. The shows took place at
Re:establish welcomes people of all abilities following Knight Frank-funded accessibility project. A small grassroots South Leeds charity has transformed its community hub (The Loft) into a fully inclusive venue, enabling it to welcome wheelchair users and people with mobility challenges for the first time. Re:establish, which runs youth clubs, mentoring,
Following an independent review, the start date for services on the West Yorkshire Mass Transit (tram) system has been pushed back from the mid-2030s to the late 2030s. One of the first lines will run from St James’s Hospital, through the city centre past Elland Road to the White Rose
Staff from BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise have delivered Christmas provisions to the Leeds South and East Foodbank. The consignment was boosted by contributions from Unity staff members, as well as contractors TI Security and Neo. It was dropped off at the foodbank’s warehouse on Millshaw Industrial Estate
Police in Leeds are appealing for information to trace a wanted man. Joseph Sandford, aged 37, is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the conditions of his release. He is described as a white male with short dark hair and is known to frequent Leeds City Centre and the
“It was like a living nightmare. The only thing that really kept me going through all this was my children … “The only reason I leave the house is to do the food shop and take the children to school. My confidence is completely gone … “I have since been
Local ward councillor Shaf Ali recently visited Sunnyview House care home, which provides care and support to around 80 residents, and officially opened the newly refurbished upper-floor wing, Roundhay. Councillor Ali praised the refurbishment as a significant enhancement to the home, highlighting how the improved facilities will further support residents
The NHS in West Yorkshire wants everyone to be prepared for the upcoming bank holidays. Most GP practices and pharmacies will be closed on Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January). Here’s what you should do: Make sure you have enough prescription medication
Hardcore punk music fans showed their softer sides when they arrived at a Leeds gig armed with toy donations in aid of a Leeds City Council-run annual Christmas gift appeal. Around 300 fans, along with the bands themselves, brought hundreds of gifts to the sold-out concert at event space Boom