What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Local lad Thomas (Tom) Chippendale is winding up to cross the oceans and further his cricketing career in the land down under! Having previously played for local team Hanging Heaton, Tom who hails from Hunslet, has been signed by Australian team Carnegie Cricket Club and will play in their upcoming
“Because we’re from Belle Isle lots of people don’t expect a lot from us, but because we have been given this opportunity, people see us in a different light” – Helen, pupil at Windmill Primary School International law firm Pinsent Masons has announced that it will be supporting Opera North’s
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 30 September 2019: Listed Building Application for internal alterations including repairs to stonework, roof and guttering, removal of suspended
This Autumn local children have done their bit to brighten up Hunslet through hiding beautifully painted pebbles around the community. Designs range from animals, fruit, rainbows, love hearts, messages and more! The primary aged children are part of the Monday Club afterschool group run by Hunslet Initiative at the Involve
South Leeds Life spoke to Hunslet RLFC Coach Gary Thornton to get his views on the key issues of the 2019 season. Q: The playoff performance against Workington Town seemed to sum up Hunslet’s season. Very good in patches but falling away in the second half – is that a
Hunslet residents are rallying to preserve the iconic St Mary’s church spire in the heart of their community. A public meeting will be held later this month, for others to find out more and get involved. The local Victorian landmark – on Church Street opposite the Penny Hill Centre –
A Leeds-based housing association, which manages properties in Holbeck, Hunslet and Beeston, has been praised by the city’s Lord Mayor for its efforts to create “strong and vibrant communities” over more than three decades. Speaking at the Unity Homes & Enterprise Annual General Meeting, Cllr Eileen Taylor told guests she
Friday 13 September 2019 saw the coming together of team, staff and fans down in the Phoenix Bar at South Leeds Stadium to make the annual awards to Hunslet RLFC team members. Players brought along their families to see who had won the votes and to watch a review of
With its quirky design, handlebar steering and a top speed of 50mph, it might not be a modern motorist’s first choice. But when it comes to tales of Leeds innovation and invention, Hunslet’s very own Scootacar is certainly the wheel deal. The bright blue, three-wheeled wonder is set to be
UPDATED 8:14am Monday 30 September 2019 The Flooding Information Service has updated its Flood Alert as more heavy rain is forecast for areas upstream later today. Last night river levels rose to dangerous levels before starting to fall in the early hours of this morning (30 September 2019). The river