What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
We have been distributing copies of our July-August newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (9 July 2026). Copies are, or soon will be, available from various small neighbourhood shops, charity shops, Community Hubs & Libraries, community centres, schools and pubs. We deliver to
Holbeck Together won for the Best Place in Leeds for Children and Young People – The Children’s Choice Award at the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026. The award is especially meaningful because it was made by young people themselves. It recognises the safe, welcoming and inclusive support Holbeck Together provides
Children in Leeds have chosen a local charity which helps make special memories for hundreds of families as the city’s top spot for kids at this year’s landmark Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2026. Holbeck Together was crowned winner of the ‘Children’s Choice Award’ with The Hunslet Club highly commended. This
The sun shone and the crowds descended in their thousands to Cross Flatts Park to enjoy Beeston Festival yesterday (27 June 2026). Revellers commented on the fantastic atmosphere and the range of activities and entertainment on offer. Christine Smart commented: “I have to thank Beeston Festival organisers who not only
Beeston Festival returns to Cross Flatts Park on Saturday (27 June 2026) with organisers promising a park full of extraordinary delights. This will be the 31st edition of the festival and it will feature the usual mix of live music and dance across three stages, children’s activities, sports, live animals,
South Leeds’ summer events season burst into life on Saturday (13 June 2026) with a brilliant Hunslet Festival. The Grove Road/Church Street field was packed with activities, colour and excited visitors, creating a fantastic atmosphere from start to finish. The festival was officially opened by local MP Hilary Benn and
Hunslet Festival returns on Saturday (13 June 2026) and this year it’s set to be the biggest, brightest and most joyful celebration yet. Held each June on the Church Street/Grove Road field, the festival has become a real highlight of the Hunslet calendar. Families, neighbours and friends come back year
We have been distributing copies of our June newspapers to 200 pick up points around LS10 and LS11 yesterday and today (5 June 2026). 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 &
As widely predicted, the old two party election battles were truly out of the window in South Leeds as smaller parties won all three seats. In Hunslet & Riverside ward Cllr Ed Carlisle held on to his seat for the Green Party by a considerable margin of 1,780 votes over
South Leeds Life hosted an online hustings meeting this evening (30 April 2026) as part of our local election coverage. All the candidates standing in the Beeston & Holbeck ward were invited to attend and take questions from our readers. Subjects covered included: what issues they were most concerned about,