What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
I have read many of Charles Dickens’ novels but had never read A Tale of Two Cities, despite it being the best-selling novel of all time (according to the Playhouse website, although this is often said to be Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes – we won’t quibble). Whether you
Following two protest swims at Leeds Dock recently, a community walk will take place from Leeds Dock to Thwaite Mills and back on Sunday (27 September 2026) starting at 1pm launching a Campaign to Make Leeds a Swimmable City. Environmental campaigners, outdoor swimmers and supporters are highlighting the value of
A saga that has involved a riot outside Leeds Town Hall and children from Ingram Road primary school enacting a battle in the grounds of Temple Newsam house is reaching its conclusion … What would you do to build the perfect world? What would you give up? Who would you
An event to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Holbeck Moor, when Mosley’s Fascist Blackshirts were chased out of Leeds by 30,000 protesters, will take place on Sunday (27 September 2026), 5-9pm. Last year a blue plaque was unveiled to mark the events of 1936 and Sunday’s event
As part of the Leeds 400 celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the city receiving its royal charter in 1626, the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society held a creative writing competition for school children in the city. The theme of the competition was ‘400 words to celebrate Leeds 400’
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for staff. They have saved my life.”, was one of the comments shared with inspectors during their visit to Forward Leeds. The city’s alcohol and drug support service has been rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection in
ISSE Ltd’s SCORE Development Centre celebrated a special day in Beeston as young people received Leeds United shirts and shorts – but the message of the day went far beyond football. Delivered by ISSE Ltd in partnership with Leeds United Foundation, the SCORE Development Centre uses the power of football
The 2026 Hunslet Festival AGM will take place on Friday (25 September) at 7:30pm at The Hunslet Club Sports Village (off The Oval, LS10 2AT). Venue map: maps.app.goo.gl/PhcQuxzJvyq9hWj47 The organising team warmly welcomes local residents, community groups and stakeholders to come along, share ideas, and help shape the future of
Boxers from Golden Team gym in Hunslet are well known for putting on exciting, entertaining shows well attended by enthusiastic local spectators and the latest event held at Belle Isle WMC was no exception. Danny Knee has trained with Golden Team for three years and continues to build an amateur
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 14 September 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: One illuminated Building Sign Box, Entrance