What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
In a thrilling conclusion to the Heavy Woollen Junior Cricket League season, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club‘s Under-15 team secured the Gordon S Cooper Championship Shield, delivering a dominant performance against Bristall CC. The final, held on Sunday (11 May 2025) at a sun-drenched venue, showcased the depth and talent of
Representatives from Leeds United made a presentation about their plans to expand the Elland Road stadium to the City Plans Panel on Thursday (8 May 2025) ahead of a public consultation which kicks off this week. The plans consist of expanding the West and North stands to increase the ground’s
Gemma Broughton, from MHA Communities South Leeds, has shared some photos of their VE Day celebrations. The Connie Crafters group, who meet on the third Wednesday of the month, made some fantastic post box toppers which were put up around Beeston earlier this week. “We also had our monthly social
Children and staff at Beeston Hill St Luke’s Primary School stepped back in time this week to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a heartwarming day of remembrance, joy, and community spirit. Dressed head to toe in authentic 1940s fashion — from flat caps and
Councillor Ed Carlisle (Green, Hunslet and Riverside) is running the Leeds half marathon this weekend to raise funds for the new Rowland Road Play Patch project in Beeston Hill. The Play Patch – an alternative outdoor play zone at the back of the Rowland Road Social Club – has been
Get ready to move, explore, and connect at this year’s Let’s Move: South Leeds event taking place on Saturday (10 May 2025) from 12–3pm at Cross Flatts Park in Beeston. This community led event, supported by Get Set Leeds Local, brings together the amazing mix of activities that South Leeds
Each week we publish lists of planning applications related to LS10 and LS11 published on on the Leeds City Council website. The following applications were validated in the week beginning Monday 28 April 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: One non illuminated fascia sign; four
You may not have heard of Tony Harrison, but the poet is highly thought of in literary circles. Much of his work is steeped in the classical world of Greece and Rome, but 40 years ago he wrote a poem about Beeston that put him on the front pages of
A man has been jailed for 12 years for raping a woman in Leeds after following her as she walked home from a party. Daniel Hayelom, an off-duty private hire driver, targeted the victim after he saw her walking along Dewsbury Road, in Beeston, shortly after 6am on Sunday 22
Year 9 and 10 Dance students from Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School recently took centre stage at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), delivering their powerful and moving performances at the renowned Riley Theatre. The visit was more than just a trip—it was a full performance