What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Although the problems caused by loan sharks are well known, recent reports into the number of people turning to them for financial help have revealed that a staggering three million Britons have used their services over the last three years. So, with Halloween just around the corner and Christmas not
Leeds bare knuckle fighter Jonathan Graham’s dramatic second round knockout of Navid Mansouri stunned the audience at Manchester’s AO Arena (27 September 2025) and saw the Yorkshire fighter secure the BKFC’s inaugural UK lightweight championship title. “The fight was easier than I expected,” said Graham. “I’d prepared myself for hell,
Atkinson Grimshaw was born in 1836 in a back-to-back terrace house in Park Street (now demolished) to a low-earning working class family and was the oldest of subsequent brothers and sisters. On leaving school at 14 he became a clerk with the Great Northern Railway Company. But in his spare
Hunslet’s Rugby Heritage, part of Heritage Open Days this year, was a chance to see how the club was built by local enthusiasts way back in 1883 up until its modern history. The Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Barry Anderson, and his wife, Caroline, came along to the Phoenix Bar in
With Inspector Mark Lund As summer draws to a close and the darker months fast approach I just want to say thank you for the community in supporting not only the police but the wider partnership to help us deliver in your community. We need you, the people, to report
Saturday (4 October 2025) will see a menopause support event held at Dewsbury Road Community Hub. The event will run 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Annex of the Hub, and is part of a menopause and midlife health support project funded by the local councillors representing Beeston & Holbeck and
Northern Athletics Road Relay Championships 2025 – Saturday 20 September On a day when the rain never relented and the wind swept across Leigh Sports Village, Leeds City athletes rose to the challenge with courage and unity. Despite the extremely tough and wet conditions, every runner in yellow and blue
This past weekend, Cross Flatts FC hosted yet another successful community event – this season’s kit launch – drawing families, local supporters, and residents from across Leeds. While football remains at the heart of the club, the true spirit of Cross Flatts FC lies far beyond the pitch. Founded with
Matty Sylvester from Belle Isle was delighted to win a hybrid boxing title belt on Leeds promoter Scott McHugh’s recent show held at the Aria Suite in Woodhouse. Sylvester, 22, wore 4oz gloves as he defeated Jon Doody by first round knockout. “I’m currently training in Thailand,” explained Sylvester, “but
Belle Isle landlords and contractors held a clean up day on Wednesday 17 September. Housing associations Leeds Federated and Places for People as well as Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation (BITMO) contacted tenants in three parts of Belle Isle and helped them clear rubbish from their gardens. There were skips