What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
This term, Middleton Primary School has proudly partnered with Yorkshire Children’s Charity to provide extra support to families in our school community. Together, they are helping to make sure that every child has access to the essentials they need to feel warm, safe and cared for. Through this partnership, families
A man who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl and engaged in online sexual activity with a 12-year-old child decoy has been jailed. Benjamin Pinchin, aged 30 formerly of Sissons Grove, Middleton was sentenced to 12 years yesterday (23 October 2025) at Leeds Crown Court following a joint investigation into child
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (26 October 2025) for Halloween telling tales of Death in the Park. Middleton Park in South Leeds, famous for its magnificent semi-ancient woodlands, early coal mining and historic railway, has been the scene of
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 13 October 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Determination for change of use from
Friends of Middleton Park are having an apple pressing day at the Visitor Centre in Middleton Park, on Sunday (19 October 2025) from 2-4pm. It’s a free family event, and there is no booking required. Children will have to be accompanied by a responsible adult. There will be lots of
On Friday (10 October 2025) Elements Primary School in Middleton proudly celebrated the official opening of our brand-new Community Hub ‘Elements Assemble’ — and what a fantastic day it was! The morning began with an amazing turnout from local community groups and businesses, who came together to share information, resources,
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 6 October 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Change of use of former public
Today (10 October 2025) is World Mental Health Day and is being marked at Gasgoigne House extra care scheme in Middleton where I live, with a coffee afternoon, with Laura doing a themed quiz. There is a lot on the news today, with one particular lady talking about her baby
Students and staff at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) in Middleton are celebrating the opening of a brand-new dining hall extension and toilets, marking another milestone in the school’s journey of growth and transformation to excellence. Part of the academy’s multi-million-pound development, the spacious dining hall is a new feature
Last month, the Year 6 children from Middleton Primary School returned from a truly unforgettable residential trip to Buckden House, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. For five action-packed days, the children took on new challenges, developed confidence, and made memories that will last a lifetime. The week