What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Genghis Khan is coming to South Leeds. Be the first to see international blockbuster exhibition Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World at its UK premiere. Discover the story of how the unstoppable force of Genghis Khan overcame exile, murder and betrayal to unite his people and rule over
The Hunslet Rugby Academy has launched a brand-new programme in partnership with Leeds City College, marking the first time the two organisations have worked together in this way. Created to help young players grow both on and off the field, the academy gives students the opportunity to experience an academy
The newest building at Aire Park, Leeds’ 24-acre mixed use development, has reached a major milestone, with developer Vastint UK celebrating the practical completion of its striking seven-storey Kellstone building. Offering 75,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, and almost 7,000 sq ft of flexible ground floor retail and
South Leeds’ summer events season burst into life on Saturday (13 June 2026) with a brilliant Hunslet Festival. The Grove Road/Church Street field was packed with activities, colour and excited visitors, creating a fantastic atmosphere from start to finish. The festival was officially opened by local MP Hilary Benn and
The Hunslet Club has welcomed the conversation surrounding the recently announced changes to social media access for young people, viewing it as an opportunity to celebrate the value of real-world experiences, active lifestyles, and meaningful community connections. For generations, childhood was defined by time spent outdoors, playing sport with friends,
Young leaders at Hunslet Carr Primary School swapped classrooms for the corridors of power as they took part in the school’s annual Take Over Day. On one special day each year, members of the School Council and children from Year 6 take on the roles normally performed by adults across
Hunslet RLFC 22-12 Salford RLFC Hunslet leap-frogged above Salford into 14th place in the Betfred Championship today (14 June 2026) after a hard fought victory at South Leeds Stadium. The Parksiders have not beaten The Red Devils in 60 years and had to battle to get the win today in
Year 8 history students at Cockburn John Charles Academy enjoyed a richly immersive journey into Britain’s past during their recent visit to the Beamish Museum in Durham, exploring what life was like in the 1800s and early 1900s. The trip offered a full day of hands on historical experiences, from
The Hunslet Club hosted its first-ever Girls’ Football Gala at the weekend (6 June 2026), welcoming more than 25 grassroots girls’ teams for a day of football, fun, and inspiration. The landmark event marks another important step forward in the club’s commitment to increasing opportunities for girls in sport and
Local boxer Danny Knee travelled across the Pennines for the Manchester Box Cup and returned with a gold medal from the tournament which had all the ingredients of a spectacular amateur boxing event. Boxers from home and abroad showed grit, determination and courage as they competed in 200 exhilarating amateur