What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Bradford Bulls 34-0 Hunslet RLFC After a turbulent two weeks at the South Leeds Stadium, Hunslet showed a bit of grit and determination against Bradford Bulls at Odsal last night (4 July 2025). Consecutive home defeats by 0-58 and 6-72 meant the trip to Bradford was a daunting task, with
The Friends of Cross Flatts Park have announced this year’s programme for ‘Bands in the Park’ free Sunday afternoon concerts, including the annual dog show. Sunday 6 July: Sophie & Alex Heartstrings play mellow indie pop. Sunday 13 July: ‘Swing O’Things’ playing old time classic swing tunes. Sunday 20 July:
A man who raped and sexually abused three young girls over a period of two decades has been jailed. Sydney Burdon, aged 65, of Throstle Hill, Middleton was charged with nine counts of sexual offending against three girls aged between nine and 16-years-old. Burdon was arrested in January 2021 after
Children at playgrounds around Leeds are being encouraged to learn sign language as new fun educational boards are installed. Funded by the National Deaf Children’s Society, two boards have been put up at 10 playgrounds, including in Cross Flatts Park, Beeston, showcasing the British Sign Language (BSL) fingerspelling alphabet and
Residents in Belle Isle are being urged to back a campaign to provide safe pedestrian access to Belle Isle Circus. The Circus has been improved in recent years with fencing to keep quad bikes off it, a fun trail for kids and lots of new planting, but the road is
Henley Restoration and Remedials Ltdhas been appointed by City Life Developments Ltd as principal contractor for the restoration and structural transformation of Midland Mill, on Silver Street in Holbeck, one of Leeds’ oldest surviving textile mills and a cornerstone of the city’s rich industrial heritage. The restoration of Midland Mill
The Hunslet Club is proud to launch a new programme of SEN Activity Sessions designed to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Leeds. These sessions offer a safe, inclusive and engaging space where young people with additional needs can take part in activities,
Following on from Hunslet and Beeston Festivals, it’s the turn of the Belle Isle and Holbeck communities to come out and enjoy their local festivities at Galas on Saturday (5 July 2025). Belle Isle Gala takes place at Windmill Primary School and Coopers Field with entry via Belle Isle Road.
Further to our recent report on the Council’s proposals to develop the land around Elland Road stadium into a new neighbourhood, a series of consultation events have been arranged. The Council’s vision is the regenerate the area with up to 2,000 new homes being built alongside leisure facilities and new
