What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a six-month-old kitten was found abandoned in South Leeds in a household bin yesterday (15 October 2026). The kitten, described as a “sweet loving soul”, was discovered inside a soft cat carrier that had been placed inside a bin bag and left in
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
Unity Homes and Enterprise has won Best Social Value Project of the Year at the Housing Executive Awards 2026. The Leeds-based BME organisation was also “Highly Commended” in the Housing Association of the Year category. The Housing Executive Awards celebrate the UK’s most innovative projects in the social housing sector,
The Beeston and Holbeck Labour Party has selected sitting Councillor Andrew Scopes to be their Labour Candidate in the 2027 local elections for the Beeston and Holbeck Ward. Andrew was first elected in the ward where he lives in 2018 and has fought for better housing, championed Child Friendly Leeds,
Children at Cockburn Ingram Road Academy have been exploring their creativity through an exciting poetry project in partnership with the British Library. Pupils worked closely with the British Library to create their own poems, developing their use of imaginative language and a range of creative writing techniques. The project gave
Internationally-acclaimed, independent Holbeck-based brewery Northern Monk has shared its Annual Impact Report for FY25. Marking another significant year for the brewery, the impact report sees Northern Monk celebrate continued growth alongside upholding their ambitious and industry-leading environmental pledges. Momentum has continued to build as the brewery has bucked the industry
Plans to turn a derelict railway viaduct in Holbeck into a green walking and cycling route have taken a positive step forward with news that the project has secured funding to complete a full feasibility study. The Victorian viaduct snakes its way through Holbeck from Leeds station to Wortley, but
A historic Holbeck building is set to begin a new chapter after Leeds Building Society announced plans to renovate the Old Box Office on Domestic Street for community use. As part of the Heart of Holbeck regeneration plans, Holbeck Together will become owners and custodian of the building, with responsibility
Sir Kevin Sinfield will be running through South Leeds on Wednesday (30 September 2026) as part his latest fundraising challenge – 7 in 7: The Grand Finale. He is running between all the Super League grounds and he will be leaving Wakefield and running via Leeds and Bradford to Huddersfield
