What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A predatory paedophile from South Leeds who filmed himself sexually abusing children and secretly filmed other girls and women has been jailed following a lengthy and complex investigation by safeguarding officers in Leeds. Brian Stott was arrested on suspicion of possession of indecent images of children in January 2018 after
Family, friends and former pupils gathered in Middleton Park on Wednesday (9 November 2022) for the dedication of a bench to Bill Crann, who sadly died last year aged 88. Bill was a local teacher who coached many rugby league players who went on to turn professional for Hunslet and
The Hunslet Club Fireworks Display is an annual South Leeds event that gets better and more exciting each year. On Friday (4 November 2022), over 1,000 people attended the fireworks event from 6pm to approximately 8pm. The team ran like a well-oiled machine, with staff members getting into positions from
A Leeds social care worker has been shortlisted for a second prestigious accolade. Debra Hanrahan, team leader at Kirklees Supported Housing in Batley and Waterhouse Court Supported Housing in Hunslet is on the shortlist for the Great British Care Award (GBCA) Dignity in Care award. She was recognised by judges
Hunslet Community Hub and Library is to become the new home of two Rolls of Honour from former clubs in Stourton, following a request made by Hunslet Carr Residents Association (HCRA). Margaret Harper (formally Harvey) from HCRA and a former Stourton resident said: “It is only right we remember the
The Leeds Steel Works became one of the largest iron and steel works in Yorkshire. It occupied an area of around 25 acres (10 hectares) between Balm Road and Pepper Road in Hunslet and lying alongside the Midland Railway line. Its perimeter extended to just over one mile and at
A fundraising event by The Kurdish House Leeds was held at The Involve Centre in Hunslet on 28 October, to discuss a crucial need for community donations and loans to purchase a permanent home for the Nawroz School and to establish a multi-functional centre for the whole community. The organisation
The Crooked Clock pub in Hunslet, newly-refurbished, and now run by local residents including Sid Mahiuddin, and a team of people with learning disabilities, are hosting a community bonfire on Saturday (5 November 2022). Following the announcement that Leeds City Council weren’t able to hold their bonfires this autumn, the
While many of the annual bonfire and firework events won’t be taking place in Leeds this year due to unfortunate budget pressures, The Hunslet Club is doing what they do best, providing the local community with an event to remember. The Hunslet Club is back again with their spectacular fireworks
Residents around Leeds Dock and the nearby area were saddened when First Bus abruptly axed their number 29 bus last month. Now the service is being restarted, after a concerted effort by Councillor Ed Carlisle (Green, Hunslet & Riverside) and new independent operator Yorkshire Buses. The popular service – up