What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A bright young star from South Leeds is making headlines after being recognised by the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, for her remarkable contributions to civic life, education, and youth development across the city and West Yorkshire. Miran Almass, a dedicated student from Cockburn School and
Members of Brave Words pay-what-you-can youth theatres in Beeston, Seacroft, and Meanwood are preparing to take their latest theatrical adventure to Leeds Playhouse! The year is 2090, and everything from work and education to diet and exercise is automated by one single app: ICU. ICU tracks everyone, with one supposed
The Friends of Cross Flatts Park have announced this year’s programme for ‘Bands in the Park’ free Sunday afternoon concerts, including the annual dog show. Sunday 6 July: Sophie & Alex Heartstrings play mellow indie pop. Sunday 13 July: ‘Swing O’Things’ playing old time classic swing tunes. Sunday 20 July:
Children at playgrounds around Leeds are being encouraged to learn sign language as new fun educational boards are installed. Funded by the National Deaf Children’s Society, two boards have been put up at 10 playgrounds, including in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston, showcasing the British Sign Language (BSL) fingerspelling alphabet and
Further to our recent report on the Council’s proposals to develop the land around Elland Road stadium into a new neighbourhood, a series of consultation events have been arranged. The Council’s vision is the regenerate the area with up to 2,000 new homes being built alongside leisure facilities and new
Celebrate the real Independence Day on 4 July with The Boss & The Beeston Street Band – Yorkshire’s favourite Bruce Springsteen tribute To all those Springsteen fans who didn’t manage to see The Boss on his UK tour this year or are having withdrawal symptoms, fear not. The next best thing is coming to The
Police searching for Andrew Holmes who was reported missing from Morley in Leeds have found a body of a man. Officers were called to reports of a man’s body being found by a member of the public on land off Dewsbury Road, Middleton, Leeds, at 6:05pm yesterday. Formal identification is
The sun shone and the crowds descended in their thousands to Cross Flatts Park to enjoy Beeston Festival yesterday (28 June 2025). Revellers commented on the fantastic atmosphere and the range of activities and entertainment on offer. On the main stage the RDC Soldier entertained with his Congolese raps. There
