What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A man will appear before magistrates today (27 July 2026) charged with the murder of a woman in Leeds. Colin Mann, aged 52 of Cottingley Towers, who self defines as white, British, will appear before this morning’s session of Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of Tracy Davenport aged
Hunslet RLFC 16-18 Whitehaven RLFC Hunslet rued an hour of mistakes and sloppiness as Whitehaven hung on for victory in an average quality game at the South Leeds Stadium today (26 July 2026). Both sides never got into a real rhythm, but Hunslet found a spark in the last quarter
Police have made an arrest and launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in Leeds. Active enquiries are ongoing today by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) following an incident at Cottingley Towers on Friday (24 July 2026) evening. Officers were called at about 11.40pm
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Middleton. Leeds District CID would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of an attack on a man on Sissons Road, Middleton between 6.30pm and 7pm on Friday 24 July 2026. The
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 20 July 2026. Click on the description to see the full application: Single storey front extension 5 Cambrian
Artisan dessert brand Rassam’s Creamery has confirmed the launch plans for its newest and most impressive site to date, opening at White Rose Shopping Centre on Friday 31 July, with 50% off for all guests, all day long. Located on The Balcony at White Rose, near the entrance to The
On Wednesday (22 July 2026) Belle Isle Senior Action – BISA, formally known as Belle Isle Elderly Winter Aid – BIEWA, celebrated their 40th Anniversary Year. The charity was the first to be formed in the city, and served as an experiment funded by Leeds City Council to support vulnerable
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. It’s the Middleton Elderly Aid Summer Fair on Saturday 10am-2pm. Get down to their Social Centre on Acre Road, LS10 4LF for tombola, raffle, cakes and buns, games, crafts, refreshments and more. All
Health and care partners across West Yorkshire are encouraging eligible young people to take up a new, time-limited NHS vaccination offer to help protect against meningococcal B (MenB), a serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. The one-off programme is aimed at young people identified as being at
Holbeck-based arts organisation, Pyramid, has launched a crowdfunder with help from its members to secure its future amidst rising costs and funding cuts. For over 35 years, Pyramid has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to discover the arts and develop as artists. Growing from an art group that used