What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
A bold new initiative aimed at tackling knife-related violence among young people in Leeds has been launched, bringing together education, mentorship, and community support in a city-wide campaign for safer streets. The community-led project offers a series of free in-person and virtual workshops, one-on-one mentoring, awareness campaigns, and local engagement
Want to learn to play an instrument or sing? Already play, but want to improve? Get expert tuition and friendly support at South Leeds Music Centres (SLMC). All ages are welcome, including under 5s to over 60s. We have something for everyone, from fun beginner groups to advanced ensembles, covering
Widnes Vikings 40-12 Hunslet RLFC Hunslet took their only fit 18 players to Widnes today (31 August 2025) in the Betfred Championship, but played with grit and determination for a large part of the game against a Widnes side pushing for the playoffs. With youngsters such as Zach McSwiney, Finley
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 25 August 2025. Click on the description to see the full application: Change of Use from B1(c), B2
A man is due to appear in court charged with the rape of woman in Leeds in 2021. Rashid Kwabena Boachie, aged 43, of Ashby Terrace, Leeds, has been charged in connection with the rape of a woman in Middleton Grove, Beeston, on 29 August 2021. Earlier this month, Boachie
The following services running through South Leeds will see changes come into operation on Sunday 31 August 2025 as described. To find full details and new timetables please go to: www.wymetro.com/buses A number of services have been re-routed to avoid Whitehall Road in Holbeck where ongoing works have narrowed the
Here’s a roundup of some the main events taking place over the coming week in South Leeds. We start this week in Beeston on Saturday where Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club’s Second XI take on Great Preston CC at their Gipsy Lane ground, LS11 5TT starting at 12:30pm. Then on Sunday,
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club have retained the Jack Hampshire Cup. After lifting the trophy in 2024, they went back to back at Lightcliffe CC against Heckmondwike and Carlinghow on Sunday 10 August 2025. A 7 wicket win resulted in captain Jack Scanlon lifting the cup for the second year running.
England’s largest roller-skate festival is happening on your doorstep in South Leeds – and you’re invited! Roller-skating saw a massive revival during the pandemic, powered by a wave of TikTok inspiration. But long before it was trending, dedicated skaters were keeping the wheels turning. Northern Roll is a celebration of
A Yorkshire charity which is given surplus food from supermarkets has appealed to South Leeds organisations to help distribute it to those in need. Fairshare Yorkshire, which has a warehouse in Holbeck, already sends food to five Community Food Members (CFMs) in South Leeds. but there is so much surplus