What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Bookings are open, and selling fast, for the ever popular Santa Specials at Middleton Railway. The railway is currently closed during November as it prepares for Santa’s arrival. The Santa Special Trains start running on Sunday 6 December. Each child aged up to 10 years inclusive for whom a fare
A new review detailing the impact of a pioneering asset-based community development programme in Leeds over a six-year period, has been published this month. Featuring in the ‘A review of ABCD in Leeds pathfinder sites (2019 -2025) A six-year journey from seeds to trees’, are the experiences of key stakeholders
Kitchen, bar and events space in Leeds Dock, Fearns, is getting in the festive spirit as they announce a selection of festive-themed activities and events to enjoy at the venue this November and December. On Tuesday 18 November and Friday 28 November between 3-5pm, both beginner and experienced creatives in
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 10 November 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Erection of unit (converted shipping container)
Communities across South Leeds are preparing for the festive season with a series of events to switch on Christmas Lights starting this week. The first communitiy to illuminate will be Hunslet as Hunslet Tenants and Residents Association have organised to switch on the lights in Hunslet Square, outside the Library,
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 3 November 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Reserved matters application for Plot MU4
Reader Linda Meikle sent in the above photo and commented: “How lovely it was to have the gate open and to be able to get close to the cross and see the stones properly at St Mary’s Spire in Hunslet for the memorial service.” People also gathered in Holbeck Cemetery
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after winning a top industry trophy at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2025 in Manchester. The prestigious ‘Construction Apprenticeship College / University of the Year’ category was awarded to Leeds College of Building for its dedication to apprentices and playing a vital role in
A captivating exhibition will shed new light on the life and work of renowned Leeds artist John Atkinson Grimshaw. Grimshaw’s ‘moonlights’, as the artist called them, including depictions of Boar Lane and Park Row, will feature in Don’t Let’s Ask For the Moon: Nocturnes and Atkinson Grimshaw, which opens at
The Cockburn John Charles Academy Under-16 basketball team has kicked off their National Basketball League campaign in impressive fashion, securing convincing wins in their opening matches. After narrowly missing out on the championship title last year, the team has been training relentlessly, determined to go one better this season. Their