What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Lucy Moore, from Beeston, was one of just five recipients of a Silver Jubilee Wikimedia award presented at a special birthday party in London to celebrate two major milestones: 25 years of Wikipedia and 15 years of Wikimedia UK as a registered charity. Wikipedia c0-founder, Jimmy Wales, attended the event
Dakota from Hunslet Carr Primary School and Libby from St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Beeston are amongst 11 candidates for the position of Leeds Children’s Mayor 2026. Earlier this year children in Year 5 were encouraged to write a manifesto setting out a project that they would implement if
A community cooking project has brought together 26 women from different cultures and generations, helping to tackle loneliness, celebrate heritage and open the door to new employment and business opportunities. Women from across the community have been celebrating their cultures and sharing treasured family recipes as part of a ten-week
‘Middleton’s Got Active!’ is a free event in Middleton Park this Sunday (16 August 2026) giving you the chance to try a range of sports and activities. It runs from 12noon-3pm. This event is part of Friends of Middleton Park’s summer programme. Like all their events, it is free and
Hunslet RLFC 32-18 Keighley Cougars Hunslet completed the double over Keighley Cougars yesterday at the South Leeds Stadium (9 August 2026) despite not having a recognised halfback or kicker in the side. With Lee Gaskell, Dan Abram and Billy Jowitt missing with injury the team found a way with Eddie
Drivers who gave details of a man who had died in 2001 to try and avoid prosecution have been sentenced after being caught out by police investigators. Two men and two women were sentenced at Bradford Crown Court between 5 and 7 August 2026, for perverting the course of justice
Unity Homes and Enterprise has been shortlisted for the two Housing Executive Awards, including the blue ribband category of Housing Association of the Year. The BME organisation, which manages affordable homes in Beeston and Holbeck, is also in the running for Best Social Value Project which recognises initiatives “explicitly aimed
After a busy few months hosting a community Iftar, local meetings and popular Picnic in the Park events, the Beeston Hill Community Association (BHCA) is now preparing for its biggest event of the summer – a Summer Fair on Saturday (15 August 2026) from 12-4pm at Lane End Primary School
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 3 August 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Full Flexible Planning Permission (Under Class
Two males have been remanded to appear in court today (Saturday 8 August 2026) having been charged with drugs supply offences. Codie Calvert, aged 23, of Chadwick Street in Hunslet, has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, as well as possession with intent to supply cocaine