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Year 8 students embrace adventure at Newby Wiske Hall

Year 8 students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy recently returned from an unforgettable three-day residential experience at Newby Wiske Hall, where they pushed their boundaries and discovered new strengths. The action-packed trip saw students tackling a diverse range of outdoor activities designed to challenge them both physically and mentally. From

Hisense to host exclusive World Cup watch party at Elland Road

England take on Ghana on Tuesday 23 June, and official FIFA World Cup 2026 and Leeds United partner Hisense, which is headquartered in Millshaw, is hosting a unique watch party and multi-screen viewing experience at Elland Road. Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips will be attending the watch-party for pre-match Q&A,

It’s LBW at John Charles Centre for Sport

South Leeds will be awash with the sound of leather against willow as a brand new high-quality outdoor community net facility has opened just in time for the summer. Local Councillor Andrew Scopes has welcomed the new outdoor cricket nets which have been a joint venture between Leeds City Council,

Boost for South Leeds communities through the ‘Big Charity Giveaway’

The legacy of Jane Tomlinson CBE continues to make a lasting impact in her home city, as the Jane Tomlinson Appeal invests £58,626 into local charities through its ‘Big Charity Giveaway.’ This latest investment ensures that Jane’s compassion and commitment to helping others continue to live on in Leeds, with

Community leaders honoured at Believe In Beeston culture show

Residents, community leaders, performers, and dignitaries came together on Sunday (31 May 2026) for the ISSE Believe In Beeston Culture Show and Beeston Bangladeshi Community Excellence Awards 2026 held at Slung Low’s Warehouse in Holbeck. The event, organised by ISSE Ltd (Inspire Support Sports Empower) and supported by Leeds City

Beyond the Try Line heritage celebrated at Hunslet RLFC

Hunslet RLFC proudly welcomed the British Asian Rugby Association (BARA) and its Beyond the Try Line – Celebrating Community Heritage in Rugby exhibition to the South Leeds Stadium on Sunday as part of the club’s home fixture against London Broncos. The exhibition, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, celebrates