What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Year 8 students from Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy recently returned from an unforgettable three-day residential experience at Newby Wiske Hall, where they pushed their boundaries and discovered new strengths. The action-packed trip saw students tackling a diverse range of outdoor activities designed to challenge them both physically and mentally. From
Middleton’s MMA fighter Rawa Rashid is delighted he’s won his first MMA contest of the year after nine months out of the cage as he defeated Keighley’s Charlie Miller in front of a large crowd on the recent Combat Challenge show at Bradford’s Cedar Court Hotel. “I got a second-round
Pupils at Middleton Primary School have been taking part in a lively and enriching Easter School programme, combining outdoor learning, healthy living and memorable educational experiences. One of the highlights of the week was a visit to Lotherton Hall, where children had the opportunity to see a variety of animals and learn more
The area around Middleton Park Avenue has been allocated up to £20m of government funding for community-led regeneration and a new board to oversee the work looking for members. Middleton Park Avenue is a small designated geographical area, part of the Middleton Park ward in South Leeds. It consists of
A talented nine-year-old from Middleton has been crowned a national pageant winner after an incredible weekend competing at Miss Glamour UK in Dover. Harper Jean Cook travelled to the prestigious competition this weekend, where she competed in the Junior category for girls aged 9–12. Despite only being eight years old
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 18 May 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Alterations and conversion of detached outbuilding
There’s nothing quite like stepping out of your front door to find a family-friendly new Shakespeare production happening in your community. But that’s exactly what will be happening across Leeds this month when Leeds Playhouse heads out on a Community Tour with Makebeth by award-winning playwright Hannah Khalil. This exciting
This Sunday (17 May 2026) 2-4pm, Friends of Middleton Park welcome back Hands Across Ceilidh Band, this time with their friends Leeds People’s Choir. The band and choir will be performing on the bandstand and the cafe will be open for refreshments. This is a free event and everyone is
An inspirational eight-year-old from Middleton is proving that kindness, determination and courage can make a huge difference in the lives of others. Harper, who has autism, is proudly representing Leeds in the Junior Miss Glamour pageant based in Kent, and is now hoping to go all the way to the
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 27 April 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: 4.00m single storey rear extension, 3.00m