What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Boxer Kieran MacMillan was delighted that the unusual way in which he marked his eighteenth birthday turned out to be a success as he won his bout on the Haynes 13 boxing show at The Angler’s in Burmantofts (13 September 2025). Thirteen also proved a lucky number for MacMillan’s older
Last Sunday (28 September 2025) community members, civic leaders, and cultural representatives gathered at Slung Low in Holbeck, for the premiere of ‘Bangladesh to Beeston – Our Story’, a documentary film produced by ISSE Ltd. The film captures the powerful voices and memories of the first-generation Bangladeshi community who made
Slung Low and the London Review of Books are to bring Tony Harrison’s poem ‘v.’ home to Holbeck Cemetery for its 40th anniversary, with unprecedented site-specific readings on Sunday 12 October, in a celebration of Harrison’s life and work, following his death on 26 September 2025. Tony Harrison’s ‘v.’ is
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
Beeston in Bloom led the charge for South Leeds at the Yorkshire in Bloom awards last week (25 September 2025), winning their fifth straight Gold medal. Competing in the Urban Community class, the judges described the group as “rich with art, plants, community and talent.” They were impressed by the
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 22 September 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Installation of a Portakabin Building to
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
Ofsted published their inspection report on Park View Academy in Beeston last week (18 September 2025). The inspection took place at the end of the summer term on 1-2 July 2025, when Park View were finally able to showcase their fantastic school and to show the incredible journey it has
Active Leeds is opening the doors to all their gyms across Leeds, including South Leeds Stadium and Middleton leisure Centre, on Wednesday (24 September 2025) as they celebrate National Fitness Day. Anyone will be able to access the gyms for free from open to close in an effort to encourage