What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Leeds South Bank, the former industrial areas of Holbeck and Hunslet, could be designated a ‘New Town’ under plans announced by the government yesterday (28 September 2025). If the plans go ahead, it could see 13,000 homes built in the area, with a target of 20% being ‘affordable’ and a
Beeston in Bloom led the charge for South Leeds at the Yorkshire in Bloom awards last week (25 September 2025), winning their fifth straight Gold medal. Competing in the Urban Community class, the judges described the group as “rich with art, plants, community and talent.” They were impressed by the
Leeds kitchen, bar and events space, Fearns, has announced that they will once again be joining forces with Leeds Dock Estate and Tilly & Primrose Markets to host its second collaborative artisan market. Following the successful debut earlier in the year, new dates have been confirmed for the market at
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
As we reported last year, Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce changes to South Accommodation Road and the Atkinson Street roundabout which aim to tackle congestion, make bus journeys quicker and more reliable, and promote sustainable travel options along this key route. South Accommodation Road is a key route
Two footbridges across the M621 in South Leeds will be closed for repairs this weekend from 8am on Saturday 20 September to 5pm on Sunday 21 September 2025. The Tilbury footbridge links the two sections of Elland Road in Holbeck, whilst the Westbury footbridge crosses the motorway near junction 7
Spiders weaving their way into homes across the country this autumn are out “looking for love” museum experts in Leeds have revealed. With eight-legged visitors currently a more frequent sight for residents around the UK, curators at the Leeds Discovery Centre in Hunslet have taken the chance to study their
Hunslet RLFC 6-68 Toulouse Olympique Hunslet’s 2025 Season ended in defeat at the South Leeds Stadium yesterday (13 September 2025) to a Toulouse side finishing second in the Championship and gunning for Super League. The Parksiders were depleted down to their last 17 fit men, and had to bring Michael Knowles
The 2025 Hunslet Festival AGM takes place on Friday (19 September 2025) at 7:30pm at the Involve Centre (Whitfield Avenue, Hunslet, LS10 2QE) and the organisers would welcome input from local residents or community stakeholders. This year’s Festival was the second event arranged by a new team of organisers who
Vastint UK the developer behind Leeds’ 24-acre Aire Park, on the site of the former Tetleys brewery, is set to welcome leading global law firm Eversheds Sutherland as the first tenant of its latest commercial building. Due to move in early 2027, following the building’s completion, Eversheds Sutherland will occupy