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A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

April 24, 2026

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

April 17, 2026

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

An inspiring celebration of unity and kindness unfolded in Garforth as a new World Peace Flame monument was unveiled by a community determined to make a difference. At Diamond Jubilee...

May 2, 2026 - By Janine Griffiths

Bee Gees Tribute and Banana Jousting Announced for Temple Newsam Food Festival

By Janine Griffiths

Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

By Janine Griffiths

Beer festival returns to Roundhay

By Janine Griffiths

Leeds Residents Invited to Join Friendly Community Sewing Project

By Janine Griffiths

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

By Janine Griffiths

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

An East Leeds athlete who rose to fame as the fastest person to run dressed as wrestler John Cena is now chasing another world record in 2026, after celebrating his 400th parkrun last

April 1, 2026

by Janine Griffiths

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

January 27, 2026

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

December 22, 2025

East Leeds schoolchildren learn life-saving skills at St James’s

by Janine Griffiths

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

by Janine Griffiths

Getting Clean: How a bar of soap became a lifeline for others

by Janine Griffiths

Reimagining breast health, one bra at a time

by Janine Griffiths

Rob Burrow’s Legacy Lives On in Seacroft Hospital

by Janine Griffiths

Harehills·Health·Healthcare·Transport

Council outlines £30 million plan to improve access to Leeds hospital

May 1, 2026

Leeds City Council has set out a proposal for a £30 million transport upgrade designed to improve travel between the city centre and St

Health·Healthcare·Seacroft

Seacroft Diagnostic Centre set for expansion under NHS investment plan

April 24, 2026

The Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds is set to expand as part of a major national programme to improve access to

Health·Healthcare·Literature

The Woman Turning a Lifetime of Pain Into Strength

April 17, 2026

A woman who has spent nearly her entire life in the grip of sickle cell disease has opened up about the relentless pain that

Crossgates·East Leeds·Fitness·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Sports

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

April 1, 2026

An East Leeds athlete who rose to fame as the fastest person to run dressed as wrestler John Cena is now chasing another world

Latest News

Aberford·Arts & Culture·Festival·Literature

CBeebies Star George Webster Set to Bring “Kids Mayhem” to Aberford Literature Festival

May 2, 2026

The Aberford Literature Festival is set for a major highlight this summer as BAFTA- winning presenter and author George Webster prepares to headline a

Community·Garforth·Remembrance

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

May 2, 2026

An inspiring celebration of unity and kindness unfolded in Garforth as a new World Peace Flame monument was unveiled by a community determined to

History & Heritage·Micklefield·Remembrance

130-Year-Old Anniversary: A Village Remembers the Peckfield Mining Disaster

May 1, 2026

I was absolutely delighted to participate along with friends, residents and fellow descendants to join in for a poignant remembrance walk in Micklefield, Leeds 25. This walk served

Kippax·Micklefield

POLICE SWOOP: SIX ARRESTED IN MAJOR EAST LEEDS HISTORICAL ABUSE PROBE

May 1, 2026

Detectives have moved in to arrest six men this week as part of a significant investigation into historical child sexual exploitation across East Leeds. The

Local champions·Seacroft

East Leeds Community Pays Respects as Geoff Burrow Laid to Rest

May 1, 2026

More than 100 people gathered last week to say a final farewell to Geoff Burrow, father of rugby league legend and motor neurone disease

Harehills·Health·Healthcare·Transport

Council outlines £30 million plan to improve access to Leeds hospital

May 1, 2026

Leeds City Council has set out a proposal for a £30 million transport upgrade designed to improve travel between the city centre and St

Housing Issues·Seacroft

Proposal for new supported flats in Seacroft aims to give vulnerable adults more independence

May 1, 2026

A charity is looking to create a small block of specialist flats in East Leeds to help vulnerable adults live more independently. Catholic Care

News·Road Safety·Seacroft·Transport

£1.1 million water mains upgrade begins in Seacroft

May 1, 2026

A major investment to strengthen Seacroft’s water network is now under way, with Yorkshire Water starting a £1.1 million programme to replace ageing pipes

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

April 24, 2026

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

Education·Holidays·Seacroft

Seacroft Comes Alive for Leeds East Easter Egg Hunt

April 24, 2026

What started as a simple idea quickly turned into something much bigger, as families gathered across Seacroft for Leeds East Academy’s Easter egg hunt

Community·Community Organisations·FoodCycle

Community Fridge Opens Its Doors Again

April 24, 2026

The Community Fridge at St James Manston Parish Hall is inviting residents to stock up on affordable groceries while helping to prevent good food

Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Postal Vote Packs Arrive as Leeds Prepares for 7 May Local Election

April 24, 2026

Postal voters across Leeds are now receiving their voting packs ahead of the local election on Thursday 7 May. Residents already registered for postal

Local Elections

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

April 24, 2026

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Postal Vote Packs Arrive as Leeds Prepares for 7 May Local Election

April 24, 2026

Postal voters across Leeds are now receiving their voting packs ahead of the local election on Thursday 7 May. Residents already registered for postal

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

April 17, 2026

He has spent two years chairing one of Leeds’ most diverse community committees, and six months as chief whip keeping the city’s Labour group

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

April 17, 2026

Most of us deal with the same everyday frustrations in our neighbourhoods: bins that don’t get collected on time, litter being dropped on the

Garforth·Local elections·Politics

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

April 11, 2026

The local election to be held on the 7th of May 2026, Leeds could be the most fascinating contest in 16 years, when potentially, Leeds City Council could go into

Local elections

Key dates announced ahead of elections on 7 May

March 19, 2026

Residents across Leeds are being urged to check they are ready to vote ahead of the local election on 7 May, with important deadlines

Local elections·News·Politics

Local Elections Are Coming, And You Will Need Photo ID

April 18, 2023

The UK’s new voter ID law is a wrong and undemocratic policy. I am stating right up top; this article should not be needed.

Killingbeck·Leeds City Council·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics·Seacroft

A Day in The Life of a Councillor

March 1, 2023

Being a councillor is a very unique and varied role, and no two days are the same. It is one of the most important

Areas in Focus: Seacroft

Local champions·Seacroft

East Leeds Community Pays Respects as Geoff Burrow Laid to Rest

May 1, 2026

More than 100 people gathered last week to say a final farewell to Geoff Burrow, father of rugby league legend and motor neurone disease

Housing Issues·Seacroft

Proposal for new supported flats in Seacroft aims to give vulnerable adults more independence

May 1, 2026

A charity is looking to create a small block of specialist flats in East Leeds to help vulnerable adults live more independently. Catholic Care

News·Road Safety·Seacroft·Transport

£1.1 million water mains upgrade begins in Seacroft

May 1, 2026

A major investment to strengthen Seacroft’s water network is now under way, with Yorkshire Water starting a £1.1 million programme to replace ageing pipes

History & Heritage

History & Heritage·Micklefield·Remembrance

130-Year-Old Anniversary: A Village Remembers the Peckfield Mining Disaster

May 1, 2026

I was absolutely delighted to participate along with friends, residents and fellow descendants to join in for a poignant remembrance walk in Micklefield, Leeds 25. This walk served

Business·Community·History & Heritage

Granite Anniversary: W Uttley Ltd Celebrates 90 years of Unshakeable Strength in Crossgates

April 17, 2026

While many associate long anniversaries with precious gems, one Crossgates institution is marking a milestone that feels much more permanent. W Uttley Ltd, the family-run jewellery

Crossgates·History & Heritage

Crossgates Library Put Up for Auction

April 1, 2026

The saga of the old Crossgates Library building on Farm Road has had a significant update. On 25th March, the site was put up

Garforth·History & Heritage·Micklefield

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

March 19, 2026

The 30th of April is usually a day for spring blossoms and the first real warmth of the sun. But in Micklefield and surrounding village communities, it’s a

Crossgates·Culture·History & Heritage

A Fitting Farewell to Bob and Jacki Lawrence After Nearly 30 Years with ELHAS

November 17, 2025

After almost three decades of dedicated service to the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society (ELHAS), Crossgates residents Bob (83) and Jacki (78) Lawrence

Crossgates·East Leeds·History & Heritage·Remembrance

Remembering the Barnbow Lasses

November 10, 2025

Councillor Pauline Grahame has laid a poppy wreath at the Barnbow Lasses memorial in Manston Park, Crossgates, to honour the women who lost their

Climate + Environment

Climate·East Leeds·Harehills

Rain Can’t Stop Harehills Going Green

October 2, 2025

Harehills turned out in force for the Our Planet Our Neighbourhood community day at the Compton Centre, proving that not even a grey and

Climate·General News·Harehills

Harehills Unites For a Greener Future

September 11, 2025

In the heart of Harehills, a powerful sense of community is blossoming, and it’s all coming together for a very special day. Mark your

Climate·Community·East Leeds·Harehills

Eco-catwalk challenges stereotypes in Harehills

July 10, 2025

Upcycled fashion, storytelling and community spirit will come together in a unique runway show at this year’s Gledhow Valley Green Fair. Textiles & Tales

Climate·General News·Temple Newsham

Temple Newsam engraving celebrated as Leeds celebrates climate and nature

October 10, 2024

Libraries in Leeds are displaying books celebrating nature and climate action this week in a bid to inspire a new chapter in the city’s

Community Arts & Culture

Aberford·Arts & Culture·Festival·Literature

CBeebies Star George Webster Set to Bring “Kids Mayhem” to Aberford Literature Festival

May 2, 2026

The Aberford Literature Festival is set for a major highlight this summer as BAFTA- winning presenter and author George Webster prepares to headline a

Arts & Culture·East Leeds·General News·News

East Side Story Takes to the Airwaves on Chapel FM

April 24, 2026

East Side Story has been featured on local radio and joined Chapel FM to discuss the issues shaping East Leeds and what listeners can

Art·Arts & Culture·Community·Crossgates·Culture·Festival·What's On

Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

April 11, 2026

Residents in East Leeds are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in a creative community project that will bring a

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·East Leeds·Harehills

Young women challenge health inequality in powerful new Leeds exhibition

April 1, 2026

A new exhibition at the Thackray Museum of Medicine is handing the microphone to young people who say healthcare has too often ignored voices

Editors Picks

Boxing·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Seacroft·Sports

Oldham-born fighter takes helm of East Leeds MMA team

September 23, 2025

MMA fighter Louis Power has been made captain of the fight team at Immortal Martial Arts. The East Leeds gym opened two years ago,

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Killingbeck·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

What is Neurodiversity?

September 22, 2025

John Tudor is a city councillor for the Killingbeck and Seacroft ward in East Leeds and the council’s first neurodiversity champion. He is both

Community·Editor's Picks·General News

East Leeds care home residents relive seaside memories

September 18, 2025

Residents from HC-One’s Colton Lodges Care Home in Colton were treated to a trip to sunny Scarborough. The residents loved their excursion, which began

Seacroft council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

September 18, 2025

A new council housing development is bringing high-quality affordable homes – and a champion tribute to a sporting hero of yesteryear – to a

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Mental Health and Well Being·News

Leeds mental health charity sets out to banish ‘saddest day of the year’ myth

January 16, 2025

Monday 20th January marks Multicoloured Monday, Leeds Mind’s campaign to dispel the myth of Blue Monday – supposed ‘saddest day of the year’.

Editor's Picks·Health·Latest stories·News·Religion and Spirituality

Finding Light in Life’s Darkest Moments

December 8, 2024

Amina’s life has been defined by extraordinary challenges and an unyielding determination to rise above them. Her story, filled with adversity, courage, and self-discovery,

Business·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Editor's Picks·Harehills·Latest stories·News

The Harehills Store Changing Lives One Chat at a Time

November 17, 2024

A small, unassuming shop in Harehills is quietly making a big difference in its local community. The BricaBrac&snacks Community Shop isn’t just a shop

Mothin ali addresses attendees at Elderly Social Cluib

Community·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·General News·Harehills·Mental Health and Well Being

East Leeds Hub Launches Lifeline for Seniors

October 20, 2024

A community sports facility in East Leeds is expanding its services to provide a vital lifeline for elderly residents. The Junior Sports Hub has

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·General News·News

Help Neighbours Stay Warm: Zero Waste Leeds Seeks Coat Donations

October 17, 2024

Zero Waste Leeds has kicked off its annual Winter Coat Appeal, urging residents across the city to donate good-quality second-hand winter coats and clothing.

Firework ‘spectacular’ set for Temple Newsam

October 17, 2024

Thousands of people are expected at next month’s Autumn Lights event in East Leeds, with organisers promising “the biggest fireworks spectacular the city has

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