What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Detectives in Leeds investigating a reported attempted kidnap are seeking assistance in identifying the man in these CCTV images. The incident occurred at around 1.20am on Friday 14 November 2025, on The Oval, Hunslet. A man approached the victim, a 21-year-old woman, from behind and grabbed her. The woman was
ISSE Ltd proudly announced the official launch of the Beeston Royal Tigers Vets Team on Sunday (7 December 2025) marking an exciting new chapter for community sport, health, and social connection in LS11. The initiative aims to get local residents active, boost mental wellbeing, and create pathways for friendship and
Digital safety was the focus of activity at Asha Neighbourhood Project recently as part of their involvement in 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Some 17 women attended over three sessions to hear, over tea and biscuits, how to stay safer digitally and online. An international campaign that runs
Hunslet-based SLATE Charity Group, in partnership with Leeds City Council, announces its newest phase of its Community Recycling Initiative, run via the SLATE Feel Good Furniture Shops on Low Road in Hunslet and Armley. A bright pink electrical recycling collection bank has been installed in both shops, providing an easy
A Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentice has scooped one of the country’s top education prizes at this year’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. Elyssa Marshall, a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative apprentice at Yorkshire Housing Association, won the ‘Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award’, beating finalists from across
Four-time Olympic medal winner and TV presenter, Becky Adlington OBE, is opening a children’s swim centre in South Leeds. Building work has now commenced at Swim! Leeds, located in the former Magnet store on City South Retail Park, Hunslet, alongside Pure Gym, Angling Direct and The Range. The purpose-built venue
As the city prepares to celebrate Christmas with lights, trees and festive cheer, Leeds Sanctuary is preparing a quieter kind of Christmas gathering — one that recognises that the season isn’t always easy for everyone. They will be hosting a Blue Christmas service on Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 5:30pm
In September this year, Hunslet Carr Primary School proudly opened its new Community Hub, a safe, warm, and welcoming space where parents and carers can access a wide range of support. The Hub now offers a full timetable of groups, workshops, and coffee mornings for families to enjoy, helping to
Beeston-based West Yorkshire homelessness charity Turning Lives Around is looking ahead to a bright future after an AGM which included the election of a new Chair plus five new trustees and the publication of its first Impact Report. HEART at Headingley was packed for the AGM which saw Martin Ford
The Middleton Railway is delighted to have been shortlisted for two awards by the Heritage Railway Association, the trade body for all heritage railways in the UK. The railway has pioneered the role of Almoner, someone dedicated to looking after the welfare of members who for many reasons including health,