What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided Spring walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (13 April 2025). Spring is here – and the signs are all around in the woods. The Bluebells are starting to come up, the woodpeckers are drumming, birds are nest building and butterflies
“THC vapes might seem like a safer or more convenient alternative to smoking cannabis,” said James Barrie, Service Manager at Forward Leeds, “but the reality is that they often contain unknown and dangerous substances. We’ve seen an increase in people experiencing unexpected and serious effects, especially among young people who
For the first time in the UK, the internationally acclaimed exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum arrives at the Royal Armouries Museum, at Leeds Dock, from 28 June to 2 November 2025. Having captivated over one million visitors worldwide, this landmark exhibition immerses audiences in the dramatic world of ancient
At Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston, social activities are at the heart of everyday life. In recent months, Pennington Court residents have enjoyed live music and a performance of Irish dancing for St Patrick’s Day, a singalong to old love songs for Valentine’s Day, and a festive light switch-on
A man has been given a 24-year sentence for a series of sexual offences against children in South Leeds. Karl Davison, 43, of Turnberry Gardens, Tingley, approached all of his victims on an electric scooter last summer, in some cases talking to them about the scooter or letting them ride
The tennis courts at Cross Flatts Park are being refurbished, with work having started on yesterday (7 April 2025). The works are taking place thanks to a £30m Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Tennis Foundation project refurbishing courts across Britain, with £654,000 of this spent in Leeds. It is hoped that
A Thai boxer from Beeston’s Master Sken Academy (MSA) has just returned from two weeks of intense training and competition in Thailand. Gracjan Krupski emerged as an elite member of the England team winning a gold medal in the 66kg pro-am category which allows older amateur fighters to compete under
The Easter holidays come at a tricky time for some households, with many still feeling the financial effects of the ongoing cost of living crisis. However, by thinking outside the box and keeping an eye out for money saving offers and cheap days out, you can ensure your kids have
Places are filling up fast for a free course designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs in Leeds with the knowledge and confidence to start and build their own business. Organised by Unity Enterprise (UE), the not for profit subsidiary of BME housing association Unity Homes and Enterprise, Steps to Business is
Leeds’ new supported accommodation for homeless 18-25-year-olds, Lowell House, is now officially open and already providing homes and specialist intense support for young people with a history of rough sleeping. At Lowell House, the young residents have their own studio apartment and 24/7 specialist support, helping them to develop independent