What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
We have been distributing copies of our February newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (29 January 2026). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs &
Stanningley ARLFC 0-44 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet eased past National Conference League 1 side Stanningley at the Arthur Miller Stadium today (24 January 2026) without having to hit the top gears, even though the home side never gave in and gave a good account of themselves. The win sees them take
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week with a note from the Council to say all matches due to be played on their grass pitches are off this weekend due to the ongoing wet weather and
If you are looking for a way to be healthier in 2026, eat well and get some exercise, then why not try growing your own food? There are a number of community gardens in South Leeds, run by local volunteers who would love more people to get involved. Season Well
Hunslet RLFC 12-20 Dewsbury Rams Hunslet’s 2026 Championship season got off to a poor start at a foggy South Leeds Stadium yesterday (18 January 2026) when a wily Rams side clawed their way back into the game after Hunslet started like a house on fire. A new look Parksiders got
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to take up running? If you are not sure where to start, local running club South Leeds Lakers can help with their free ‘Couch to 5k’ (C25K) programme. C25K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It works because it starts with a
The third phase of Holbeck housing renewal is set to bring warmer, greener homes in 2026. Homes in Holbeck are set to receive upgrades through a major scheme that is to get underway this month, as part of the first scheme in the Heart of Holbeck regeneration programme. The improvements
Councillors on the City Plans Panel voted overwhelmingly to support Leeds United’s planning application to expand the capacity of its Elland Road stadium at their meeting yesterday (8 January 2026). As we reported in December the plans will see the stadium capacity increased from 37,645 to 53,000 and sees a
We have been distributing copies of our January newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 over the last few days. Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs & Libraries,
The site of the building belonged to the Manor of Leeds and was held by copyholder until 1837 when the copyhold was transferred by Rachel Milnes to Maclea & March; in 1826 it had been converted to be a freehold. In 1825 Charles Gascoigne Maclea and Joseph Ogden March were