What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Boxer Kieran MacMillan was delighted that the unusual way in which he marked his eighteenth birthday turned out to be a success as he won his bout on the Haynes 13 boxing show at The Angler’s in Burmantofts (13 September 2025). Thirteen also proved a lucky number for MacMillan’s older
Last Sunday (28 September 2025) community members, civic leaders, and cultural representatives gathered at Slung Low in Holbeck, for the premiere of ‘Bangladesh to Beeston – Our Story’, a documentary film produced by ISSE Ltd. The film captures the powerful voices and memories of the first-generation Bangladeshi community who made
Cockburn John Charles is celebrating the incredible success of former student Fatima Bojang, who has gone on to achieve national recognition in the world of performing arts. Since leaving the academy, Fatima has pursued her passion for acting and secured a role in the critically acclaimed production Adolescence. Her performance
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. Volunteers will be meeting at 10am on Saturday at Hunslet Cemetery, Middleton Road, to carry out various tidying up activities. New people are always welcome and equipment is provided. The Church of the
A teenager has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing Saymore T Kwashira with a machete at a flat in the Belle Isle area of Leeds. Romaine James, aged 18, of Reginald Mount, Leeds, was convicted of murder yesterday (2 October 2025) following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.
This academic year marks a historic moment for Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy (CLCA) as they welcome their first full cohort of students. With it comes the launch of our inaugural Student Ambassadors and student leadership team. The growth of the school community has brought new energy, ideas, and opportunities. They
I recently visited the Leeds South and East Foodbank in Millshaw. Through a number of sites in south Leeds, its help is in great demand. Indeed, three of their five busiest sites are at Belle Isle, St Phillips and Hunslet. Last year the foodbank supported over 14,000 people with food
We have been distributing copies of our October newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (2 October 2025). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various food shops including Beeston Nisa as well as many small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs &
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines kick off for all eligible people from today to help ‘winter-proof’ those most vulnerable and the NHS amid new variants circulating this year. Vaccination teams across the North East and Yorkshire are working to protect millions most at risk of getting seriously ill this winter by building immunity
Hunslet’s Rugby Heritage, part of Heritage Open Days this year, was a chance to see how the club was built by local enthusiasts way back in 1883 up until its modern history. The Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Barry Anderson, and his wife, Caroline, came along to the Phoenix Bar in