What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Thirteen Yorkshire and Humber manufacturing leaders have been recognised in Make UK’s new 130 Honours, celebrating people shaping the future of UK manufacturing. The Yorkshire and Humber honourees showcase the region’s manufacturing strength, spanning global engineering, advanced materials, research and specialist production. Among those recognised is Louise O’Brien, Managing Director
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 21 September 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Retrospective application for external works to
Following two protest swims at Leeds Dock recently, a community walk will take place from Leeds Dock to Thwaite Mills and back on Sunday (27 September 2026) starting at 1pm launching a Campaign to Make Leeds a Swimmable City. Environmental campaigners, outdoor swimmers and supporters are highlighting the value of
The 2026 Hunslet Festival AGM will take place on Friday (25 September) at 7:30pm at The Hunslet Club Sports Village (off The Oval, LS10 2AT). Venue map: maps.app.goo.gl/PhcQuxzJvyq9hWj47 The organising team warmly welcomes local residents, community groups and stakeholders to come along, share ideas, and help shape the future of
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 14 September 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: One illuminated Building Sign Box, Entrance
A public consultation has been launched on proposals to deliver 246 new homes at Meadow Lane in Leeds South Bank, transforming a prominent brownfield site at an important gateway between the city centre and the wider South Bank regeneration area. The proposals comprise a 24-storey residential tower alongside a lower
This year the Heritage Open Days Festival, England’s largest festival of history and culture, has chosen the theme of Everyday Histories, and events in South Leeds offer insights into religion, industry, sport and science. Leeds Civic Trust has worked with organisations across the city to put on over 100 events
Last year, in September 2025, Tony Harrison died. He was born and grew up in Beeston in a working-class family. His father was a baker and his mother a ‘homemaker’. From an early age he was clever, being able to read before he went to school. He won a scholarship
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 31 August 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Variation of condition 1 (approved plans)
Officers in Leeds swiftly attended and arrested a man this morning (3 September 2026) after a report of a man indecently exposing himself on the canal towpath. A call was received at 7.20am from a concerned woman reporting a man indecently exposing himself on the towpath near Leeds Dock. Within