What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Incredible student winners from across construction specialisms took centre stage at the annual Leeds College of Building BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. Host and TV and radio broadcaster Rich Williams announced 49 award-winners at the poignant ceremony held at Leeds United FC Centenary Pavilion, Elland Road, showcasing students and apprentices from the 2023/2024
The South Bank area of Holbeck and Hunslet is to enjoy more affordable and lower carbon heating after £24.5m funding was secured to further expand the Leeds PIPES district heating network. The expansion is planned to include up to 28 buildings, with up to 8,000 residents and mixed-use customers benefitting
Hunslet RLFC 18-14 Midlands Hurricanes Hunslet left it until late to secure a play-off semi-final away tie to Rochdale Hornets next weekend with a hard fought victory over Midlands Hurricanes at the South Leeds Stadium today (22 September 2024). There was nothing between the teams, but a late Jack Render
The Hunslet Festival AGM takes place on Thursday 26 September 2024 at 7pm 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 first event arranged by a new team of organisers who have
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 16 September 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Erection of new 2.1 metre high
Friday 13 September 2024 saw Hunslet RLFC join in with the Heritage Open Days festival for the first time. Archives were put on display which are usually locked away due to their fragility. Perhaps the star of the show was the 1883 Minutes Book which starts with: “Proposed that there
This month, Leeds Dock kitchen, bar and events space Fearns, is celebrating Sourdough September, and to mark the occasion Jade Crawley, development chef for Shiko group and Fearns, shares five delicious ways to repurpose sourdough for readers to try at home. 5 ways to repurpose Sourdough Bread and Butter pudding
Councillors Paul Wray and Mohammed Iqbal (Labour, Hunslet & Riverside) are asking city centre and riverside residents to be vigilant about the growing problem of cuckooing within their communities, with issues reported at developments such as Leeds Dock, Victoria Riverside, and beyond. Cllr Paul Wray said: “We typically assume cuckooing
On Saturday (21 September 2024) The Tetley will transform once again into a bustling hub of creativity as it hosts Leeds Indie Market’s Autumn Pop-Up. From 10am until 3pm the building will be taken over by a diverse array of local independent businesses and creators, offering everything from ceramics and
Rochdale Hornets 30-18 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet lost out in a lively and entertaining Qualifying play-off at The Crown Oil Arena today (15 September 2024) and will now face Midlands Hurricanes next Sunday in an Elimination match at the South Leeds Stadium. The Parksiders will point out they lost three important