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Key milestone for plans to transform eyesore Seacroft site and deliver new homes

June 10, 2025

Voices from the Margins Demand Housing Justice in Leeds

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Creative bus project changing young lives in Harehills

Tucked away at The Ark in Harehills, East Leeds, a former food bus has been transformed into something extraordinary: a mobile creative hub giving young people a space to breathe,...

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Medical Cannabis: From Taboo to Treatment in East Leeds

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Blood Tests Now Just a Click Away in East Leeds

By Janine Griffiths

Leeds Joins Elite Network for Brain Cancer Treatment

By Janine Griffiths

Let’s Talk Sickle Cell – Food, Facts & Free Support

By Janine Griffiths

Leeds Man Becomes First in the World to Join Groundbreaking Brain Cancer Trial

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Blood Tests Now Just a Click Away in East Leeds

Residents in Seacroft and across East Leeds now have quicker, more convenient access to blood tests thanks to a new online booking system launched by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. From 10 June,

June 9, 2025

by Janine Griffiths

Blog·Health

Medical Cannabis: From Taboo to Treatment in East Leeds

June 26, 2025

Medical cannabis has long been a controversial topic in the UK, one often avoided by mainstream media and journalists due to its polarising nature.

East Leeds·Health·Latest News·Seacroft

Blood Tests Now Just a Click Away in East Leeds

June 9, 2025

Residents in Seacroft and across East Leeds now have quicker, more convenient access to blood tests thanks to a new online booking system launched

East Leeds·Health

Leeds Joins Elite Network for Brain Cancer Treatment

May 21, 2025

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been officially named a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for brain tumour treatment – a prestigious national recognition

Harehills·Health·What's On

Let’s Talk Sickle Cell – Food, Facts & Free Support

May 10, 2025

Do you live with Sickle Cell Anaemia or Thalassaemia — or simply want to learn more about these conditions that impact thousands in our

Latest News

Community·East Leeds·General News

Help Shine a Light on Leeds’ Unsung Heroes: Nominations open for the 2025 Compassionate City Awards

July 6, 2025

Do you know someone in Leeds who goes the extra mile to help others? A quiet community hero, a dedicated volunteer, or a project

Areas Covered·East Leeds·Education·Harehills

Creative bus project changing young lives in Harehills

July 6, 2025

Tucked away at The Ark in Harehills, East Leeds, a former food bus has been transformed into something extraordinary: a mobile creative hub giving

East Leeds

School’s young minds inspire playground makeover

July 3, 2025

A specialist school in Leeds is celebrating the opening of a newly-renovated outdoor space designed to revolutionise play and learning for pupils. John Jamieson

East Leeds·Events·What's On

East Leeds families invited to sing and dance at Baby Band Music Festival

June 27, 2025

Families from Garforth to Sherburn in Elmet are being invited to dance, sing and celebrate this summer as Baby Band Music Festival returns to

Blog·Health

Medical Cannabis: From Taboo to Treatment in East Leeds

June 26, 2025

Medical cannabis has long been a controversial topic in the UK, one often avoided by mainstream media and journalists due to its polarising nature.

General News·Seacroft

Forward Leeds celebrates 10 years with Seacroft open house event

June 18, 2025

Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug service, will celebrate 10 years of supporting individuals and communities across Leeds with a series of ‘open

Diverse Communities·East Leeds·LGBTQ+·Opinion

Pride Should Matter Every Month: Let’s colour Leeds Rainbow.

June 17, 2025

It’s June and corporate businesses are colouring their social media pages rainbow. Stories of LGBTQ+ individuals are plastered on their posts; pride flags are

East Leeds·General News·Latest News

Community foundation’s funding builds on Jimi Heselden’s legacy in East Leeds

June 17, 2025

Leeds Community Foundation has announced a new step in its mission to support the city’s most vital community organisations, with the launch of several

Community Safety

Crime·East Leeds·Oakwood

Family Appeals for Help to Find Missing Teen Mariam Bojang

June 17, 2025

A 16-year-old girl from Leeds has been reported missing, with her family urging the public for help in locating her. Mariam Bojang was last

Crime·East Leeds·Features·Housing Issues

Trapped at home: The hidden horrors of cuckooing

April 21, 2025

When Alex knocked on her elderly neighbour’s door, she never knew who was going to answer. “She was like family to me,” she says.

Crime·General News·Latest News·Seacroft

Board game launched to help prevent county lines grooming

March 13, 2025

A service with a base in Seacroft is launching a new game to help prevent county lines grooming and child criminal exploitation. The city’s

Crime·Editor's Picks

Campaign to target loan sharks preying on migrant communities

September 25, 2024

Posters and leaflets in 20 different languages have been produced by the England Illegal Money Lending Team as it strives to target previously unreached

Health & Wellbeing

Blog·Health

Medical Cannabis: From Taboo to Treatment in East Leeds

June 26, 2025

Medical cannabis has long been a controversial topic in the UK, one often avoided by mainstream media and journalists due to its polarising nature.

East Leeds·Health·Latest News·Seacroft

Blood Tests Now Just a Click Away in East Leeds

June 9, 2025

Residents in Seacroft and across East Leeds now have quicker, more convenient access to blood tests thanks to a new online booking system launched

East Leeds·Health

Leeds Joins Elite Network for Brain Cancer Treatment

May 21, 2025

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been officially named a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for brain tumour treatment – a prestigious national recognition

Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Denied but not defeated

March 3, 2025

For Govand Musa Khalaf, the struggle didn’t end when she arrived in Britain—it only changed form. A highly educated Kurdish-Syrian woman who once worked

Latest News·Latest stories·Refugee Voices

The Refugee Who Risked His Life to Reveal a Global Scandal

February 26, 2025

Ricardo has spent his life running. From the war-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the streets of South Africa, and now in the

Latest News·Latest stories·Refugee Voices

How a Trained Nurse Was Forced into a Year of Isolation

February 26, 2025

For more than a year, Nelson lived in limbo—trapped in an asylum hotel, unable to work, and powerless to control his own future. A

Latest News·Latest stories·Refugee Voices

A System Built to Break You: One Man’s 13-Year Fight for Survival

February 26, 2025

For seven years, he was trapped in limbo—unable to work, unable to return home, and struggling to survive on the streets. Originally from Cameroon,

Breaking Down Barriers·Diverse Communities·East Leeds·Refugee Voices·Refugees

Lift the Ban Takes the Stage at Leeds Playhouse

February 20, 2025

The Playhouse came alive last week with colour, songs, poetry and powerful speeches from some of the most marginalised people in society. Campaigners gathered

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Harehills·Refugee Voices

Life as a Syrian Refugee in the UK: ‘You’re Not Meant to Feel Human’

February 16, 2025

For Kayla, life in Damascus was filled with simple joys—weekend visits to family, summer trips to the beach, and afternoons spent wandering through the

Climate + Environment

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

Burmantofts·Climate·General News

Burmantofts: Former pollution hotspot removed from action list

August 14, 2024

A pollution hotspot in Burmantofts has been removed from an action list after showing consistent improvements in air quality in line with national standards.

Climate·General News·Temple Newsham

Temple Newsam Estate nets prestigious Green Flag Award

July 16, 2024

Seven parks and green spaces in Leeds – including Temple Newsam – have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality

Climate·General News·Seacroft

Climate Action Seacroft seeks your feedback

June 18, 2024

The three-year National Lottery funding for Climate Action Seacroft comes to an end in September 2024 – and the organisation is asking for YOUR

Community Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture·poetry

I come from

April 13, 2025

Many people are asking me,” where are you coming from?” I come from where the light has been changed to darkness. I come from

Arts & Culture·General News·poetry

Jump Leads on Harehills Lane

April 13, 2025

Toddler with a lollipop, jumping off the kerb between parked cars outside the kebab shop. Phone shop altercation ends with pushing, laughter and

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·poetry·What's On

Poetry Night at The Old Fire Station Brings Yorkshire’s Literary Heritage to Life

March 3, 2025

Poetry lovers, mark your calendars—The Old Fire Station is set to host an Open Mic Poetry Night on Friday, 9th May 2025. This special

Art·Refugee Voices·What's On

Bridges NOT Borders Brings Refugee Stories to Life at Chapel FM

February 3, 2025

An evening of powerful storytelling, food, and live radio awaits audiences at Chapel FM on Friday, 7th February, as Bridges NOT Borders takes to

Editors Picks

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Harehills·Refugee Voices

Life as a Syrian Refugee in the UK: ‘You’re Not Meant to Feel Human’

February 16, 2025

For Kayla, life in Damascus was filled with simple joys—weekend visits to family, summer trips to the beach, and afternoons spent wandering through the

From South Africa to Seacroft: A former Asylum Seeker’s Fight for Safety and Dignity

February 12, 2025

When Akhona Ndudane arrived in the UK from South Africa, she hoped for safety and a fresh start. Instead, she found herself trapped in

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Sports

East Leeds Champion Lee Murtagh is Proof of Life After Boxing

February 12, 2025

Lee Murtagh’s Bethlehem Boxing Club is a hive of activity on a February Monday morning as adult fighters come and go using the facilities

Community Spaces·Crossgates·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Garforth

Over 200 Welcome Spaces Open in Leeds to Offer Warmth and Connection

February 2, 2025

More than 200 Welcome Spaces have opened across Leeds, providing a warm and welcoming environment for people to enjoy hot drinks, activities, and social

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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