Category: Hunslet

News and events for the Hunslet area

Live shows, crafts, and trails bring ancient Rome to life

Families are invited to travel back nearly 2,000 years this October half term, as the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds presents Roman Tales — a week of action-packed performances, hands-on activities, and ancient adventures inspired by Roman and gladiatorial life. Running from Saturday 25 October 2025 to Sunday 2 November,

Calls to improve rail links between Leeds and Sheffield

Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are travelling to Westminster to make the case for ‘transformational rail investment’ between the two city regions. Leeds City Council leader Councillor James Lewis and Sheffield City Council leader Councillor Tom Hunt, alongside West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and South Yorkshire Mayor

Transform 25: Performance art festival comes to South Leeds

Transform, the UK’s leading festival for inclusive, international performance, will be taking over the city of Leeds for five days from Tuesday (21 October 2025). Transform 25 will present 14 bold, socially conscious performances that reflect and respond to a rapidly changing global landscape. 29 artists from all over the

Diwali 2025: a grand celebration of unity, diversity, and light

The Leeds Connect Community illuminated Leeds with a dazzling Diwali 2025 celebration on Sunday (12 October 2025) at Aria Suites, bringing together over 300 guests from across the region to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the true spirit of inclusivity, cultural pride, and togetherness. Leeds Connect is a community-led