What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, unveiled the proposed routes of the new mass transit system for West Yorksire’s first two lines, at an event this morning (15 July 2024). The plans, which are now open for public consultation, show three possible routes through South Leeds to link the
Newcastle Thunder 16-42 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet picked up another 2 points and moved into third place in the Betfred League 1 after a scrappy win at a rain soaked Blaydon RUFC this afternoon (14 July 2024). The game was scheduled to be played at Gateshead Stadium, but a last minute
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At the end of this month of July, school holidays will begin. A question many parents will be asking themselves is where could they take the children for a good day out which will not break the bank! I remember as a young girl waiting with my mother and sister
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 8 July 2024. Click on the description to see the full application: Retrospective planning application for new basketball
The Cockburn John Charles Academy (CJCA) was alive with energy and excitement as students from years 7 to 9 took part in the highly anticipated annual Sports Day recently. The event, which fosters both competitive spirit and teamwork, saw students participating in a range of athletic events within their form
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. For full listings go over to our What’s On calendar here. We start on Saturday morning with the Middleton Makers Market, 10am-2pm, at Middleton Park Circus. Lots of lovely handmade items including clothing,
Leeds City Council heard a deputation from Leeds Stand Up To Racism about plans to commemorate the ‘Battle of Holbeck Moor’ when local people prevented the British Union of Fascists from holding a rally on the moor, at their meeting yesterday (10 July 2024). Beeston resident Sam Kirk spoke for
Hamara and Leeds Community Foundation have come together to launch a series of new groups for individuals who have recently undergone treatment for poor mental health. The groups offer opportunities for adults aged 17+ to experience a myriad of activities that encourage interaction and combat social isolation; to learn new
A group of staff from New Bewerley Community School in Beeston are set to climb the Three Peaks of Yorkshire to raise vitaly needed funding. The school houses a Resource Provision unit for 20 children with complex learning and physical needs. Many of ther children have profound communication, medical and