Category: South Leeds

News, events, and comments about South Leeds as a whole

Leeds residents urged to get protected with winter vaccinations

Leeds residents are urged to protect themselves and their families this winter by taking up the offer of free NHS vaccinations against flu and Covid-19. Vaccination remains the most effective way to reduce the risk of serious illness from seasonal viruses. Protection from previous vaccinations diminishes over time, and viruses

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

Leeds Credit Union launches £20 million campaign to keep Christmas affordable

Leeds Credit Union (LCU) has launched its largest-ever Christmas loan campaign, aiming to save local residents £20 million in interest charges this festive season. The not-for-profit lender is encouraging people in Leeds to avoid costly doorstep lenders and unregulated loan sharks, which have recently been found to charge interest rates

The Hunslet Club launches ‘Get Kids Moving’ campaign

The Hunslet Club has officially launched its brand-new campaign, Get Kids Moving, aimed at encouraging more young people across South Leeds and beyond to get active, try new activities, and discover the joy of movement. Each week, the Club will be offering free beginner and development sessions in a variety

Emissions, nature and community: bedmaker’s impact report published

Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in sustainability and social impact, including reducing emissions, planting thousands of trees and handcrafting hundreds of beds for children in poverty. The report’s publication follows Harrison Spinks being awarded ‘Bed Manufacturer of the Year 2025/26’