What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Middleton-based James Inge has taken on the Savage Martial Arts franchise for South Leeds and is offering exciting opportunities for local younsters. James explained: “At Savage Martial Arts we know the importance of education, kindness and support networks. Every child at some point will struggle with something that may not
Police investigating a non-recent report of child sexual abuse in Leeds have arrested a man. The 60-year-old man was arrested from an address in the Beeston area of Leeds. He is currently in custody. The arrest relates to an investigation into offences against a female victim which are reported to
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 8 September 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Two non illuminated fascia signs Skelton
Beeston could be in line to host matches in the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup with senior councillors expected to approve Leeds making a formal bid at a meeting next week. The council’s executive board will be asked at its meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday (17 September 2025) to
The Beeston & Holbeck Labour Party has selected Al Garthwaite to be the Labour candidate for the 2026 local elections in the Beeston & Holbeck ward. This follows Cllr Annie Maloney choosing not to seek re-election for personal reasons. Al Garthwaite is a local resident, former councillor and Lord Mayor
Boxers who train with Tristan Haynes at his Beeston gym are hopeful that 13 will prove a lucky number as they compete on Haynes Promotions 13 at The Angler’s in Burmantofts next Saturday (13 September 2025). These included Kieran MacMillan who turns 18 on the day. Rodillian Academy sixth-former MacMillan
The Inner South West Community Committee, made up of councillors from Beeston & Holbeck, Hunslet & Riverside, Armley and Kirkstall wards met yesterday evening (2 September 2025) at Leeds Civic Hall. The Chair, Cllr Mohammed Iqbal, explained how the Open Forum is an opportunity to raise questions or issues with
With the summer holidays over community life is returning to its routine and this week sees residents meeting in Hunslet Carr and Beeston on Thursday evening. There meetings are a great way to discuss local issues and raise concerns about your neighbourhood. The meetings are attended by ward councillors, the
Want to learn to play an instrument or sing? Already play, but want to improve? Get expert tuition and friendly support at South Leeds Music Centres (SLMC). All ages are welcome, including under 5s to over 60s. We have something for everyone, from fun beginner groups to advanced ensembles, covering
A man is due to appear in court charged with the rape of woman in Leeds in 2021. Rashid Kwabena Boachie, aged 43, of Ashby Terrace, Leeds, has been charged in connection with the rape of a woman in Middleton Grove, Beeston, on 29 August 2021. Earlier this month, Boachie