What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Revellers have been urged to enjoy Halloween in the right ‘spirit’ this October and be mindful not everyone will want to take part in celebrations. West Yorkshire Police will be deploying extra police on the streets over the Halloween and also Bonfire Night period as the force prepares for what
A new major careers and training fair will take place in Leeds next week, bringing together the city’s leading employers, training providers and support organisations in a wide showcase of careers, jobs and skills. onnecting talent with real opportunities, Careers in Leeds brings together three previously separate events: the Leeds
Leeds Community Foundation is celebrating a decade of The Leeds Fund, having invested around £4.6m to support more than 23,300 people across Leeds, as it launches a new focus on tackling the cost of living crisis. Launched in June 2016, The Leeds Fund has evolved over the past ten years
Pupils and staff from Cockburn Reach Academy came together to celebrate Roald Dahl Day, honouring one of the world’s most famous children’s authors. The school was filled with excitement as pupils enjoyed the wonderful world of Roald Dahl’s stories. Many children dressed up as their favourite characters and took part
Together with Leeds People’s Theatre, Slung Low has a new series of workshops for adults (18+) which will focus on vocal confidence. From the physical mechanics of speaking, aligning breath, body and voice to expressing yourself with authority, intention and clarity, over three sessions facilitated by our own Morven Macbeth
Families are invited to discover the world of the Mongolian Steppe this October half term holiday (24 October – 1 November 2026) at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. Have you ever tried the traditional game of Mongolian knucklebone shooting? Or got up close to a kit of Lamellar armour?
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week at Middleton Railway on their last regular weekend of the year before their Halloween Spell Train event and Santa Specials in December. There will be diesel services on Saturday
The Hunslet Club is expanding its sporting offer with weekly Muay Thai sessions every Friday, following a successful taster event that saw plenty of enthusiasm and girls getting involved. The taster sessions gave participants the chance to try something new, learn the basics of Muay Thai and discover a different
Leeds City Council’s Vision Zero campaign is urging motorists and pedestrians to ‘be bright’ this October to help reduce the risk of deaths and serious injuries on the city’s roads. As the clocks go back this weekend (25 October 2026) and the darker mornings and evenings draw in, the council’s
White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting families to join the Halloween fun this half term with a free seasonal pumpkin trail running from Friday 23 to Saturday 31 October 2026. Guests of all ages can explore the centre on their search for 12 pumpkins hidden in store windows, with a