What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
British Bangladeshi educational achievement and the importance of inspiring the next generation were celebrated at a special community event in Beeston. Believe in Beeston – Celebrating Education was held at the South Leeds Bangladeshi Centre on Tunstall Road on Saturday (3 October 2026), bringing together young people, families, educators, academics,
The Beeston and Holbeck Labour Party has selected sitting Councillor Andrew Scopes to be their Labour Candidate in the 2027 local elections for the Beeston and Holbeck Ward. Andrew was first elected in the ward where he lives in 2018 and has fought for better housing, championed Child Friendly Leeds,
Pupils and families at Lift Cottingley primary school have been getting their hands dirty at a community event in the school’s Forest Area, meeting the new Head of School and helping to prepare the area for growing. Every class took part over the three days, helping to prepare the school’s
Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming. When someone is struggling, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. That’s why, this World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10 October 2026), local mental health organisations Leeds Mind, Touchstone, MindWell and Forum Central have teamed up to make it
To help develop the resilience of the new Year 6 children at Hunslet Carr Primary School, all of them were taken on a three-day residential to Dearne Valley, which was fully funded by the school. In order to challenge the Year 6s, help develop positive relationships between children and staff,
2026 proved to be another successful and memorable season for Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club’s senior men’s sides, with more silverware and further progress made across the club. The 1st team enjoyed an excellent campaign, securing promotion to Division 1 with a game to spare after a strong and consistent season.
Sometimes a piece of art does more than brighten a wall. It tells people that their history matters, that their community matters and, perhaps most importantly, that they matter too. A striking mural of Leeds suffragette Leonora Cohen has now found a new home at New Bewerley Community School, where
Children at Cockburn Ingram Road Academy have been exploring their creativity through an exciting poetry project in partnership with the British Library. Pupils worked closely with the British Library to create their own poems, developing their use of imaginative language and a range of creative writing techniques. The project gave
It’s been requested for a while, and now it’s finally happening – Muay Thai is coming to The Hunslet Club. The Club is excited to welcome Declan Shipley, an experienced coach who competes in Muay Thai boxing himself. With a real passion for the sport, Declan can’t wait to get
There was a time when a teenage boy’s influences were fairly easy to identify. His dad. His mates. His football coach. Maybe a teacher. A footballer whose poster was stuck to his bedroom wall. Today, one of the most influential people in your son’s life might be somebody you have