What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The fate of local a landmark, the tower and spire of St Mary’s church in Hunslet, is a little more secure following a public meeting held last week (14 April 2026) by the Diocese of Leeds who own the structure. They revealed that they have received an approach from a
Reader Linda Meikle sent in the above photo and commented: “How lovely it was to have the gate open and to be able to get close to the cross and see the stones properly at St Mary’s Spire in Hunslet for the memorial service.” People also gathered in Holbeck Cemetery
Councillors and residents have reacted with anger and frustration at the lack of progress to move the war memorial stone and cross from the base of the fenced-off Hunslet Spire to the land next to it owned by the Council. This would then allow proper public access to remember the
After months of silence, maintenance work is set to start this week (25-29 July 2022) on the iconic Hunslet Spire. A full Council meeting in March heard from a deputation of local residents that the site was deteriorating and becoming overgrown. The Spire, the tallest in Leeds and a major
Following on from your article about the Hunslet Parish Church Clock. Did you know that there has been a Parish Church in Hunslet since 1629? The present church was rebuilt from the original stone of the previous church which originated back to 1864. The tower, which houses the clock, is
The Hunslet St Mary’s clock is ticking again! The iconic clocktower lies in the heart of the Hunslet in more ways than one: it’s the most prominent landmark in Hunslet, and also a much-loved reminder of the community’s proud history. But unfortunately, the clock had been stuck at 10.20 for the