What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Beeston could be in line to host matches in the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup with senior councillors expected to approve Leeds making a formal bid at a meeting next week. The council’s executive board will be asked at its meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday (17 September 2025) to
Ashington-born Joe Conroy, a resident at Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston, recently enjoyed a visit back to his old stomping ground of Elland Road, home of Leeds United FC — the club he proudly represented during the 1950s. Joe’s connection to football runs deep. Growing up in Ashington, Northumberland,
Representatives from Leeds United made a presentation about their plans to expand the Elland Road stadium to the City Plans Panel on Thursday (8 May 2025) ahead of a public consultation which kicks off this week. The plans consist of expanding the West and North stands to increase the ground’s
Preparations are continuing for Leeds United’s Bank Holiday promotion parade and the opportunity it will give fans and players to jointly celebrate the club’s return to the Premier League. Large crowds are expected to turn out on Monday (May 5) to salute Daniel Farke and his team as they make
If you’re a Leeds United fan, you’ll probably still be celebrating their recent win over Stoke City and the well-deserved promotion to the Premier League. At Nesfield Lodge, they’re buzzing with even more excitement after visiting the famous football ground just one week before their winning game. The dementia-friendly care
Leeds United Football Club is today (28 April 2025) delighted to unveil proposed images for the enhancement of Elland Road. This follows on from the plans outlined in September of 2024, to modernise and improve the stadium. Last week, Leeds City Council’s Executive Board unanimously agreed the regeneration vision and
Senior councillors are to be briefed on a major regeneration vision which could see Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road home become one of the country’s largest football stadiums. At a meeting of Leeds City Council’s executive board, members will be updated on a package of ambitious proposals that would transform
The Unlocking Potential programme recently hosted a special coaching event at Leeds Beckett University in celebration of International Women’s Day. More than 100 girls from Beeston Primary School took part in the event, reinforcing the programme’s commitment to expanding sporting opportunities for young girls across the city. The session featured
Leeds United’s Elland Road home is amongst a number of Britain’s iconic football grounds past and present celebrated in Yorkshire artist Paul Town’s first book, The Man Who Paints Football. The richly-illustrated book features over 100 artworks inspired by football clubs’ homes and scenes from ‘the beautiful game’ recreated by
Leeds United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against Cardiff City on Saturday (1 February 2025) was dedicated to South Leeds-based charity, Holbeck Together, who have been working closely with the club for a number of years as they continue to support some of the most disadvantaged people in the local area.