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

April 17, 2026

Chapeltown-based homes provider expands dementia-friendly housing support

April 17, 2026

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

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 streets and buses that don’t turn...

April 17, 2026 - 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

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

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

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

Health·Healthcare·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

New four legged recruit brings warmth to Rob Burrow Centre

April 1, 2026

A therapy dog has joined the team at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, offering comfort and calm to families across East

Community·Harehills·Health·Healthcare·healthy living

Residents Unite to Expose Barriers to Health Care in Harehills

April 1, 2026

A community event in CATCH brought together residents, advocates and health workers to confront long standing health inequalities affecting people in Gipton and Harehills.

Latest News

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

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

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

Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·Leeds City Council

Time running out for Leeds groups to help shape community change in Chapeltown

April 17, 2026

Community groups and organisations in Chapeltown are being urged to step forward as part of a Leeds-wide programme aimed at creating long-term, positive change

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Housing Issues

Chapeltown-based homes provider expands dementia-friendly housing support

April 17, 2026

A Leeds-based housing association has appointed its first Dementia Champion in a move aimed at improving awareness and support for residents living with the

Community·Garforth

Garforth marks peace with a weekend of events

April 17, 2026

Garforth is set for a special few days of community celebration as the Garforth Peace Project brings together three events in support of peace,

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

Austhorpe·Crime·Police

SILENCE SHATTERED: A Community Reels After Teenager Found Dead in Austhorpe

April 11, 2026

Peace was shattered within the quiet suburb of Austhorpe, by the blue strobe lights of an emergency that left a community in shock. At 5:55 am,

Burmantofts·Crime·Diverse Communities·Police

Voices of Black women take centre stage at landmark safety event

April 11, 2026

More than 100 Black women packed into a conference room in Leeds to confront the systemic failures that have left Black women feeling unprotected.

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

East Leeds·Latest News·Transport

Bus routes return as Yorkshire communities gain a temporary lifeline

April 11, 2026

Several cancelled bus routes across West Yorkshire have been brought back into service, offering a short-term lifeline to passengers who were left stranded by

Local Elections

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

Areas in Focus: Seacroft

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

Community·Seacroft

Easter Egg Hunt Adventure heads to Leeds East Academy this April

April 10, 2026

Families in East Leeds are being invited to join a lively Easter Egg Hunt Adventure at Leeds East Academy on Saturday 18 April, running

Health·Healthcare·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

New four legged recruit brings warmth to Rob Burrow Centre

April 1, 2026

A therapy dog has joined the team at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, offering comfort and calm to families across East

History & Heritage

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

Community·Community Spaces·History & Heritage·Micklefield

The Pub That Held a Village Together: Micklefield Misses the Blands Arms

November 7, 2025

For years, the Blands Arms stood as more than just a public house in Micklefield, Leeds – It was the village’s living room, a

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

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

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Culture

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

Art·Arts & Culture·Chapel FM·Festival·Seacroft

Writing Hope on the Threshold comes to Chapel FM

March 19, 2026

A creative writing workshop and live radio broadcast exploring themes of transition, belonging and hope is taking place at Chapel FM in April. The

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·Latest News·Mental Health and Well Being

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 News·Latest stories·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 News·Latest stories

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·Latest 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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