What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
First Bus has teamed up with Hunslet Rugby Foundation (HRF) to support the parents of children participating in junior rugby with an outreach programme to help end unemployment or get back into work after a break from raising a family. The bus operator is providing workshops at HRF’s premises in
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (27 July 2025) exploring trees and butterflies in the park. The land that used to be the “Old Nine” of the municipal golf course at Middleton has in recent years been planted with specimen
A new pub could open until 2am despite concerns that noise from drinkers would disrupt TV news broadcasts. Brewery Wharf Tavern hopes to be granted a premises licence for its city centre bar at a site also occupied by Channel 4 News. Broadcasts are delivered from the first floor of
White Rose Shopping Centre is kicking off a calendar of fun this month with the return of its Kids’ Carnival from Friday 25 July, as well as free family craft and play sessions throughout the summer holidays. Open from 11am–9pm daily from 25 July to 7 September, the Kids’ Carnival
A summer of children’s activities starts on Wednesday (23 July 2025) at Skelton Grange Environment Centre in Stourton. Wild Play days take place on Wednesday and Thursday 23 and 24 July, with another next month on Wednesday 27 August (please note we got our dates confused in the printed newspaper
Ahead of opening on 15 August in the White Rose Shopping Centre, King Pins is offering a free round of bowling to anyone named Colin, with bookings now live. King Pins is set to make its Yorkshire debut next month, with a state-of-the-art bowling and activity complex opening in the
Two men have been jailed for their involvement in supplying drugs in Leeds. Prenda Malungo and Lawrence Mafauae were arrested by officers earlier this year after Malungo was spotted carrying a heavily laden bag into a flat in Batley on 22nd January. Malungo was then picked up in an Audi
Wednesday 9 July 2025 marked a special occasion for the Low Road and Windmill Music Federation, as the schools came together to host their very first art exhibition — a vibrant celebration of creativity and pupil achievement. Held on the school grounds, the exhibition showcased a stunning array of artwork
Following the tragic death of a child with measles in Liverpool, health services in West Yorkshire are urging residents to ensure that they and their children are vaccinated against the disease. With the school summer holidays approaching and more people mixing, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging
Dennis Robbins received his award for his outstanding service to the city. The award celebrates Dennis’ exceptional and inspiring leadership of The Hunslet Club, one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing youth organisations, along with his lifelong commitment to helping young people reach their potential. Dennis first joined The Hunslet