What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
With flu infections increasing and the Christmas holidays approaching, public health chiefs in Leeds are urging residents to get vaccinated now. Free flu vaccinations are available for people aged 65 and over, people with weakened immune systems or long-term health conditions, pregnant women, and children aged two and three years
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 December 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Erection of a temporary hospitality marquee
An arrest has been made in the investigation into the sexual assault of a woman in the Belle Isle area of Leeds on Monday (8 December 2025). A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempt rape and is currently in police custody. Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding are
Merry Christmas. War is Only Just Beginning
Leeds City Council is sharing a reminder of the support around for anyone struggling this winter. A dedicated webpage showcasing the support available can be accessed at Together Leeds | Leeds.gov.uk, with links through to finance support for people struggling with utility bills and debt, how to stay healthy over
Dewsbury Road Community Hub & Library is hosting a free Winter Wonderland event on Monday (15 December 2025). Drop in to create magical winter crafts, spark your creativity and have fun in a festive atmosphere. 10am – Under 5s Festive Storytime 11am – Christmas Carols with New Bewerley Choir; Under
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start on Saturday morning with the Middleton Makers Market, 10am-2pm, at Middleton Park Circus. Lots of lovely handmade items including clothing, jewelery, soaps and food; all made by local people. Trinity Network
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK and screening programmes are available, but currently only half of women aged 50-70 in South Leeds are taking up their invitation to be screened. Detecting breast cancer early greatly improves your chance of successful treatment. You
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after taking home two awards at the ‘Building the Future’ Construction Awards in Birmingham. The college won both the ‘Best Further Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award and the ‘Best Higher Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction’ award. Celebrated annually, the Building
The Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor James Lewis, has welcomed more government funding as budget proposals for 2026/27 include a below-inflation increase to the council element of council tax. Initial budget plans released this week feature an increase in the council’s net budget of £70.4million made up of £43.5m