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VILLAGE READY TO BLOOM FOR CHARITY: MICKLEFIELD OPEN GARDENS RETURN

May 31, 2026

Micklefield Market Returns This Summer

May 8, 2026

How a raised bed helped Garforth neighbours become a community

What started with a single raised bed on a grass verge in Garforth has grown into a movement spanning around 25 groups across Leeds, helping people connect with their neighbours,...

June 8, 2026 - By Janine Griffiths

Community Asked to Join Fun-Filled Fight Against Cancer

By Janine Griffiths

New event to spotlight growing heat risks in Harehills

By Janine Griffiths

Aberford Summer Fair Returns This July

By Janine Griffiths

The Station Party Brings Community Together in Gipton

By Janine Griffiths

Seacroft Families Invited to Hands-On Pottery Morning

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

Garforth·Health·Healthcare·News

More than £1,500 raised after 26-mile walk through the Dales

June 8, 2026

A Garforth care worker has raised more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Society after completing a 26-mile walk through the Yorkshire Dales. Tracey Tarpey, 42,

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Health·Temple Newsham·What's On

Community Asked to Join Fun-Filled Fight Against Cancer

June 8, 2026

People across East Leeds are being invited to pull on their most creative costumes and take part in a charity football match in support

Health·Healthcare

Leeds Set to Lose Independent NHS Watchdog Voice

May 30, 2026

Health watch Leeds is currently the city’s independent way for people to share their experiences of care. It is about to be axed ahead

East Leeds·Health·Healthcare

Hospital staff given extra support to recognise sepsis

May 30, 2026

Work to strengthen early recognition of sepsis across hospitals that serve communities in East Leeds has stepped up over the past year, with new

Latest News

Environment·Garforth·Wildlife

Garforth’s Spiky Saviours – How Local Heroes Save Our Hedgehogs

June 8, 2026

For anyone living in and around the leafy suburbs of East Leeds, the plight of Britain’s beloved native hedgehogs has shifted from a distant

Community·East Leeds·Food·Garforth·General News

How a raised bed helped Garforth neighbours become a community

June 8, 2026

What started with a single raised bed on a grass verge in Garforth has grown into a movement spanning around 25 groups across Leeds,

Garforth·Health·Healthcare·News

More than £1,500 raised after 26-mile walk through the Dales

June 8, 2026

A Garforth care worker has raised more than £1,500 for Alzheimer’s Society after completing a 26-mile walk through the Yorkshire Dales. Tracey Tarpey, 42,

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Health·Temple Newsham·What's On

Community Asked to Join Fun-Filled Fight Against Cancer

June 8, 2026

People across East Leeds are being invited to pull on their most creative costumes and take part in a charity football match in support

Climate·Environment·Harehills·Weather·What's On

New event to spotlight growing heat risks in Harehills

June 8, 2026

Residents, community groups and organisations across Harehills are being invited to take part in a major community event exploring the growing risks posed by

Aberford·Culture·What's On

Aberford Summer Fair Returns This July

June 8, 2026

Families across Aberford and beyond are being invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, activities and community spirit when Aberford C of E Primary

History & Heritage·Remembrance

NORMANDY FALLS SILENT AS THE NATION REMEMBERS THE 82nd D-DAY ANNIVERSARY

June 8, 2026

On June 6th world leaders, international partners, and a dwindling fraternity of centenarian veterans gathered across the quiet beaches of northern France to mark the

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Children & Young People·Community·Community Spirit·Culture·Festival

Community Celebration Coming to Burmantofts

June 8, 2026

Residents are being invited to enjoy a day of community activities when the Burmantofts Community Festival takes place at Haslewood Park next month. The

Boxing·Moortown·Sports

LEEDS TEEN ARCHIE BUILDING MMA CAREER AT SEACROFT’S IMA GYM

June 1, 2026

A teenager from Moortown who made his debut on the recent Combat Challenge MMA show in Bradford has been praised for having ‘the heart,

Community·Community Spaces·Festival·Micklefield·News

VILLAGE READY TO BLOOM FOR CHARITY: MICKLEFIELD OPEN GARDENS RETURN

May 31, 2026

The picturesque village of Micklefield is set to burst into life next month as the highly anticipated Micklefield Open Gardens weekend will take place on

Crime·Police

Garforth Assault Investigation Underway After Man Suffers Severe Leg Injury

May 31, 2026

A man was hospitalised with a serious leg injury following a violent pub fight on Main Street in Garforth, Leeds. Emergency services rushed to the

Community·Community Safety·Crime·Harehills

Local Leaders Call for Action on Knife Crime

May 30, 2026

Following a wave of violence that has shaken communities across the United Kingdom, a vital awareness event took place at St Aidan’s on May

History & Heritage

History & Heritage·Remembrance

NORMANDY FALLS SILENT AS THE NATION REMEMBERS THE 82nd D-DAY ANNIVERSARY

June 8, 2026

On June 6th world leaders, international partners, and a dwindling fraternity of centenarian veterans gathered across the quiet beaches of northern France to mark the

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

Community Arts & Culture

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Children & Young People·Community·Community Spirit·Culture·Festival

Community Celebration Coming to Burmantofts

June 8, 2026

Residents are being invited to enjoy a day of community activities when the Burmantofts Community Festival takes place at Haslewood Park next month. The

Arts & Culture·Chapeltown·East Leeds·Festival

African creativity takes centre stage across Leeds in June

May 30, 2026

Residents in Chapeltown, Harehills and across East Leeds are being invited to take part in a week-long celebration of African arts, culture and creativity

Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Refugee Voices

Mafwa Midsummer Brings Three Day Celebration to Leeds

May 22, 2026

Mafwa Theatre’s annual Refugee Week event is set for its biggest year yet, expanding into a three day festival that will bring performances, workshops

Arts & Culture·Seacroft·What's On

Seacroft Families Invited to Hands-On Pottery Morning

May 22, 2026

Families in Seacroft and across East Leeds are invited to a free, hands-on community pottery session at Imagination Station on Wednesday 27th May 2026.

Local Elections

Election Results·Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Independent Re-election Sparks New Era for Garforth and Swillington

May 22, 2026

The political landscape across Leeds has shifted dramatically, proving that no single party holds ultimate power anymore. Following the recent Leeds City Council elections,

Election Results·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Political Shakeup in Leeds as Labour Loses Absolute Majority

May 22, 2026

A fresh senior leadership team has been established to guide Leeds City Council over the upcoming municipal year. The appointments follow a significant shift

Election Results·Garforth·Local elections·Politics

East Leeds election results 2026

May 9, 2026

Voting across Leeds on Thursday 7 May 2026 brought several changes to the city council makeup, with a range of parties winning seats across

Local elections·MPs and Councillors·News·Politics

GARFORTH & SWILLINGTON INDEPENDENTS GALLOP TO VICTORY IN TWO-HORSE SHOOT-OUT

May 9, 2026

In a high-stake duel that narrowed into a classic two-horse race at the final turn, Councillor Mark Dobson has secured a historic victory for

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

Health & Wellbeing

East Leeds·Gipton·Health·healthy living

Retired GP takes on East Leeds’ toughest health challenges

May 9, 2026

Residents in communities such as Gipton and across East Leeds face stark differences in how long they live and how soon they get help.

Health·healthy living·What's On

Rob Burrow Marathon set to bring city together again

May 8, 2026

Leeds is preparing to take on a supporting role once again as the countdown continues to this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, one of

healthy living·Seacroft

Kentmere cooking club becomes lifeline for local families

April 11, 2026

In Seacroft, something special is simmering. It is not just the smell of chocolate chip cookies or melting burgers. It is the quiet transformation

Areas in Focus: Seacroft

Community·News·Seacroft

Community Spirit Shines as Seacroft Designs Its Own Future

May 30, 2026

A new era of community empowerment is unfolding in East Leeds as residents step up to shape the future of their neighborhood. The Government

Education·Seacroft

Literacy Charity Appeals for Volunteers in Seacroft

May 22, 2026

A national literacy charity is calling on people in Seacroft to volunteer just one afternoon a week to help primary school children become more

Arts & Culture·Seacroft·What's On

Seacroft Families Invited to Hands-On Pottery Morning

May 22, 2026

Families in Seacroft and across East Leeds are invited to a free, hands-on community pottery session at Imagination Station on Wednesday 27th May 2026.

Climate + Environment

Climate·Environment·Harehills·Weather·What's On

New event to spotlight growing heat risks in Harehills

June 8, 2026

Residents, community groups and organisations across Harehills are being invited to take part in a major community event exploring the growing risks posed by

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

Editors Picks

Editor's Picks·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·Editor's Picks·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

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·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

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Culture·Editor's Picks

How East Street Arts Changed the Face of Leeds

March 19, 2026

Sometimes the biggest cultural shifts start quietly. Long before East Street Arts became a home for hundreds of creatives, its founders Jon Wakeman and