What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
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
Councillors Paul Wray and Mohammed Iqbal (Labour, Hunslet & Riverside) have announced the next round of work to take place on Hunslet Moor Park over the next year, as they continue to develop the park. Cllr Paul Wray said, “Over the last six years, we’ve invested heavily in the redevelopment
On Saturday (14 September 2024) Fearns is set to host this year’s annual Leeds Rum Festival alongside event organisers, Studio Events which promises to once again be a premier all-round experience for rum lovers, experts and enthusiasts alike. From 1pm to 9pm, the Leeds Dock kitchen, bar and event space
The Hunslet RLFC players were not the only winners at Friday’s Awards Night. Lifelong supporter Audrey Groves, who celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday (9 September 2024), was presented with the prestigious Geoff Gunney Award as well as being made a Vice President of the Club. Audrey started going to watch
People living in South Leeds are set to benefit from fresh investment into local grassroots sports facilities thanks to a £600k grant from the Football Foundation. This investment will enable Hamara to build a new leisure and wellbeing facility and create a new 3G Multi sports pitch. These improved facilities
Hunslet Rugby League club are in mourning for former chair Grahame Liles, who passed away on Wednesday (4 September 2024) at the age of 89, after a long illness. Liles was at the helm of the south Leeds outfit from the late 1980s to January 2012 after having previously served
Drug use, drug dealing and the problems that come with them are not new to South Leeds, but it feels like it’s been getting worse over the last few months. South Leeds Life is aware of several local neighbourhoods that have been significantly impacted so this month, we spoke with
August saw the successful opening of the new Revive charity superstore in Hunslet, with thousands of items sold in just the first week. Revive – a social enterprise partnership between local charities SLATE and St Vincent de Paul – works closely with Leeds City Council to save hundreds of tons