What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Two venues at Leeds Dock, The Canary and Fearns, have announced special offers for the new year. Leeds Dockside hotspot, The Canary, is serving up a January pick-me-up to help shake off the winter blues, offering the perfect opportunity to dine for less after the festive period madness. Available throughout
Cockburn John Charles Academy Year 9 students enjoyed an inspiring and insightful talk from the curators of the Turner Prize last term. The visiting speakers shared their roles, experiences and professional perspectives, offering students a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential awards in contemporary art. Their generosity
The site of the building belonged to the Manor of Leeds and was held by copyholder until 1837 when the copyhold was transferred by Rachel Milnes to Maclea & March; in 1826 it had been converted to be a freehold. In 1825 Charles Gascoigne Maclea and Joseph Ogden March were
Three South Leeds fighters are proud to have received awards at Haynes and Miller Boxing, and which reflect the commitment to training and the progress made in boxing bouts of heavyweights Middleton’s Lewis MacMillan, Hunslet’s Leighton Campbell along with Danny Weston also from Middleton. All three are trained by Tristan
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 15 December 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Determination for installation of roof mounted
This Sunday (21 December 2025) at 2pm, the Christmas Donkeys are back on the streets of Hunslet for the Annual Wandering Nativity. Throughout the festive journey we will sing carols and retell the Nativity Story. We invite anyone joining the walk to dress in Nativity costumes (optional) and bring a
A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM has been shortlisted for the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards – one of the most high-profile events in the education sector. The prestigious annual awards recognise those who are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce
Vastint UK, the developer behind Aire Park, the 24-acre mixed-use district on Leeds’ South Bank, has received planning permission for its ambitious plans to refurbish and extend the iconic Tetley building. The developer’s proposals, which not only guarantee the future of the 92-year-old building but also increase the building’s accessibility
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK and screening programmes are available, but currently only half of women aged 50-70 in South Leeds are taking up their invitation to be screened. Detecting breast cancer early greatly improves your chance of successful treatment. You
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after taking home two awards at the ‘Building the Future’ Construction Awards in Birmingham. The college won both the ‘Best Further Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award and the ‘Best Higher Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award. Celebrated annually, the Building