What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A historic cottage in south Leeds is set to be sold by the council and the proceeds split with a charity. Leeds City Council has decided to auction the property at 228 Town Street on the edge of Middleton Park. The derelict former council house was deemed surplus to requirements
Year 6 pupils from Middleton Primary School returned home with memories to last a lifetime after an unforgettable residential trip filled with outdoor adventures, team-building challenges, and a few unexpected surprises. The young adventurers tackled an impressive range of activities designed to push them out of their comfort zones and
The Middleton Pride in Place programme is a government-backed initiative that is investing in Middleton over a 10-year period, giving local people the power to shape positive and lasting change in their communities. Since the launch of the programme, members of the Middleton Pride in Place Board have been meeting
Students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) took part in ‘It’s Not Banter Week’, a Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust initiative promoting healthy relationships, challenging harmful behaviours and encouraging positive choices. Supporting the school’s commitment to wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development, the week highlighted why how we treat others matters — online
The Falconers Rest in Middleton will close its doors today (26 October 2026) to allow for an exciting refurbishment before reopening as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub. This transformation represents a significant investment of £300,000. The much-loved community pub will be transformed with new features designed to deliver a stadium-style experience
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 17 October 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Large dormer window replacing small dormer
Middleton delivery driver Danny Weston, 37, is looking forward to competing in a four-man under 75kg prize fight on the November show organised by his coaches Tristan Haynes and Anthony Miller who run their boxing sessions from Beeston’s MSA gym. Danny won his first Haynes Promotions title belt on the
UPDATED 23 October: Because of the high winds (Met Office yellow wind warning) forecast this Sunday, The Friends of Middleton Park and the Balbir Singh Dance Company are cancelling the walk that was planned for this Sunday 25 October. The walk will now take place on Sunday 1 November. The
South Leeds lad Grayson Caley may be just sixteen but he’s busy two evenings a week instructing adults preparing for a charity amateur MMA event while himself following a rigorous training programme designed to make him the professional fighter he’s dedicated to becoming. “I train most days a week at
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 5 October 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: New porch to front 7 New