What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Four talented young majorettes from South Leeds are about to take centre stage on the world baton twirling scene. Rosie, Ava, Chloe and Abbie – all members of Leeds Baton Rouge Majorettes – will proudly represent England this week at the IBTF World Championships in Italy. After nearly a year
Leeds city centre will officially transform into a magical playground tomorrow (26 July 2025) when Wonderland Awaits opens, offering five weeks of free immersive fun for families and visitors alike. Presented by LeedsBID under its Welcome to Leeds brand, the experience runs until 31 August. Today, the city is getting
Dennis Robbins received his award for his outstanding service to the city. The award celebrates Dennis’ exceptional and inspiring leadership of The Hunslet Club, one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing youth organisations, along with his lifelong commitment to helping young people reach their potential. Dennis first joined The Hunslet
As school’s break up for the summer holidays, Breeze and the Youth Service are rolling out action packed activities to entertain children and young people through the holidays. Breeze are bringing their big inflatables and so much more for an afternoon of fun to a park near you. Breeze In
Ashington-born Joe Conroy, a resident at Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston, recently enjoyed a visit back to his old stomping ground of Elland Road, home of Leeds United FC — the club he proudly represented during the 1950s. Joe’s connection to football runs deep. Growing up in Ashington, Northumberland,
Edmund James Arnold was born in Sherborne, Dorset, on 28 May 1840 his father was James Arnold, a tailor and woollen draper and his wife was called Ann. Edmund went on to serve an apprenticeship with a London printer. He must have been an ambitious lad because in 1863 he
It’s been quite a summer so far. On 12 June, the Environment Agency announced a drought for the Yorkshire region following the driest spring in 132 years, and the past month has been exceptionally warm across the UK, with some areas experiencing their hottest June on record. Who now argues
We have been distributing copies of our July-August newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (10 July 2025). 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 &
Residents in Belle Isle are being urged to back a campaign to provide safe pedestrian access to Belle Isle Circus. The Circus has been improved in recent years with fencing to keep quad bikes off it, a fun trail for kids and lots of new planting, but the road is
