What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Pupils and staff from Cockburn Reach Academy came together to celebrate Roald Dahl Day, honouring one of the world’s most famous children’s authors. The school was filled with excitement as pupils enjoyed the wonderful world of Roald Dahl’s stories. Many children dressed up as their favourite characters and took part
A new series of workshops has kicked off at Asha Neighbourhood Project beginning with blind taste testing of everyday food and drinks. The workshops are part of Asha’s Building Better Resilience project, funded by the Crisis & Resilience Fund administered by Forum Central with the aim of supporting people to
The family of a teenage pedestrian who died following a collision in Leeds city centre on Friday night have thanked the people who tried to save his life. Rowan Carty, aged 18, who lived in Beeston, died following a collision with a BMW i40 M50 in Park Lane at 9.12pm
South Leeds lad Grayson Caley may be just sixteen but he’s busy two evenings a week instructing adults preparing for a charity amateur MMA event while himself following a rigorous training programme designed to make him the professional fighter he’s dedicated to becoming. “I train most days a week at
Leeds City Council is progressing with plans we reported on in May 2024, to refurbish two multi-use games areas (MUGAs) into gated PlayZones utilising funding from the Football Foundation. The first is planned for Cross Flatts Park and will occupy half of the existing south west MUGA which is currently
Women from across South Leeds came together this September to celebrate South Asian heritage, share family stories and demonstrate how cultural diversity can bring communities closer together. Over two days in September 2026, British women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds gathered at Asha Neighbourhood Project for a colourful celebration
Leeds Sanctuary, West Yorkshire Citizens and St Luke’s Church Holbeck recently brought people from across LS10 and LS11 together to enjoy an International Meal, celebrating culture and community in the area. Guests were invited to bring and share dishes representing their cultures, backgrounds and traditions, creating a vibrant feast that
You are invited to come and join the Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA), to celebrate World Food Day this Saturday (17 October 2026) at Beeston Hill United Free Church on Malvern Road. Food will be served from 1-3pm, but the event will run until 4pm. There will be delicious home
Leeds Civic Trust has unveiled its 211th Blue Plaque, celebrating the life and legacy of Leeds-born poet Tony Harrison, whose controversial poem v. was recently named by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as his favourite. The plaque was unveiled on Monday (12 October 2026) at the Hamara Healthy Living Centre in
