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Seacroft showdown - Jamie Winstanley's December boxing show for local fighters

September 28, 2026

Taoist centre offers public taster session for Leeds residents

September 7, 2026

How Seacroft Forest Garden Became a Community Haven

Nestled in East Leeds, the Seacroft Forest Garden offers free fresh food, a quiet sanctuary, and connection to nature for local residents. Seacroft Forest Garden began in September 2021, when...

September 28, 2026 - By Janine Griffiths

Free careers fair brings jobs and training opportunities to LS7

By Janine Griffiths

New Christmas light trail coming to Temple Newsam

By Janine Griffiths

Printmaking and painting on show in East Leeds studios

By Janine Griffiths

Leeds Jobseekers Invited To Upcoming Careers Fair

By Janine Griffiths

Mount St Mary's Opens Doors for 26/27 Season

By Janine Griffiths

Rotary Clubs Step Up for Alzheimer’s Research

Seven Leeds Rotary Clubs are joining forces at Temple Newsam to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The charity walk takes place on Sunday, September 6th, offering local residents a chance to

August 17, 2026

by Janine Griffiths

How One Garforth Dad is Walking the Talk for Fitness and Fatherhood

July 20, 2026

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

April 1, 2026

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

by Janine Griffiths

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

by Janine Griffiths

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

Young people offered free weekly support in Seacroft

September 28, 2026

Young people in Seacroft can access free emotional wellbeing support every Wednesday at the Imagination Station. The Time for Young People drop-in offers a

Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community·Community Spaces·Fitness·Health·Seacroft

African drumming brings energy to Swarcliffe wellbeing workshop

September 28, 2026

A community wellbeing workshop in Swarcliffe has brought people together through African drumming, storytelling and creative activities. Around 16 people took part in the

Boxing·Fitness·Health·Seacroft·Sports

Seacroft showdown – Jamie Winstanley’s December boxing show for local fighters

September 28, 2026

Tickets are “flying out” for December’s Winstanley Boxing Promotions event, according to the promoter, Jamie Winstanley. The theme of the event is ‘Seacroft Showdown’

Health·healthy living·Public Health Campaign·Seacroft

New MRI scanners planned for Seacroft diagnostic centre

September 21, 2026

Plans have been submitted for a major expansion of the Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital. The project is being supported by £20 million

Latest News

Community Spaces·Gardening·Horticulture·Seacroft

How Seacroft Forest Garden Became a Community Haven

September 28, 2026

Nestled in East Leeds, the Seacroft Forest Garden offers free fresh food, a quiet sanctuary, and connection to nature for local residents. Seacroft Forest

Children & Young People·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

Young people offered free weekly support in Seacroft

September 28, 2026

Young people in Seacroft can access free emotional wellbeing support every Wednesday at the Imagination Station. The Time for Young People drop-in offers a

Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community·Community Spaces·Fitness·Health·Seacroft

African drumming brings energy to Swarcliffe wellbeing workshop

September 28, 2026

A community wellbeing workshop in Swarcliffe has brought people together through African drumming, storytelling and creative activities. Around 16 people took part in the

Arts & Culture·Garforth·International Day of Peace

Peace Flame Brings Communities Together in Garforth

September 28, 2026

The Garforth Peace Project has brought communities, school children, and local leaders together across East Leeds to mark the International Day of Peace, which

Boxing·Fitness·Health·Seacroft·Sports

Seacroft showdown – Jamie Winstanley’s December boxing show for local fighters

September 28, 2026

Tickets are “flying out” for December’s Winstanley Boxing Promotions event, according to the promoter, Jamie Winstanley. The theme of the event is ‘Seacroft Showdown’

Health·healthy living·Public Health Campaign·Seacroft

New MRI scanners planned for Seacroft diagnostic centre

September 21, 2026

Plans have been submitted for a major expansion of the Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital. The project is being supported by £20 million

Community·Community Organisations·Swarcliffe·Whinmoor

New parish created covering Swarcliffe and Whinmoor

September 21, 2026

A new parish covering Swarcliffe and Whinmoor has held its first service following the reopening of St Luke’s Swarcliffe. The Parish of Swarcliffe and

Chapeltown·Job News·What's On

Free careers fair brings jobs and training opportunities to LS7

September 21, 2026

People looking for work, apprenticeships, training or careers advice can attend a free careers fair at Rangarhia Sports Centre this September. The event takes

Harehills·Health·Healthcare·healthy living·Horticulture·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

St James’s Wellbeing Garden Blooms After First Year

September 21, 2026

A wellbeing garden at St James’s University Hospital has marked its first anniversary with a colourful mosaic-making session. The White Rose Wellbeing Garden was

Complaints·Digital Inclusion·East Leeds·Protests

Protest Held Over Microsoft Data Centre Plans

September 21, 2026

More than 42,000 people have signed a petition opposing plans for a major Microsoft data centre near Leeds. The proposed development is planned for

Job News·Tourism

Yorkshire Blue Badge guide training returns after 12 years

September 21, 2026

People across Yorkshire, including those in East Leeds, are being encouraged to apply for professional tourist guide training. Official Blue Badge Tourist Guide training

Community·Community Assets·Gipton

Former Gipton children’s centre set for private sale

September 21, 2026

A former children’s centre in Gipton is set to be sold privately after failing to attract a bid at auction. Leeds City Council is

Chapeltown·Community Assets·Community Spaces

Chapeltown and Ebor Gardens Centres Get New Future

September 21, 2026

The future of two community centres in Leeds has been secured after their management was transferred to local charities. Leeds City Council has approved

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community Spaces·Culture·Garforth

East Leeds Men’s Stories Come Together in New Exhibition

September 21, 2026

An exhibition celebrating the experiences, creativity and perspectives of men across East and North East Leeds is coming to Gipton this October. Gathering: A

Community·Community Organisations·Garforth·Garforth

Garforth Peace Project Marks International Day of Peace

September 21, 2026

Garforth Peace Project is marking the United Nations International Day of Peace today, with an event bringing together peace and interfaith groups in Leeds.

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Culture·Temple Newsham·What's On

New Christmas light trail coming to Temple Newsam

September 14, 2026

A new Christmas light trail is set to take visitors on a festive adventure at Temple Newsam this winter. The Lost Light of Christmas

East Leeds·Planning

Plans submitted for new 5G mast in Gipton

September 14, 2026

A 25-metre mobile phone mast could be installed near Fearnville Leisure Centre and playing fields in Gipton. Telecoms company Cornerstone has applied to Leeds

Law·Parents and Families

Missing 13-year-old from Seacroft found safe

September 14, 2026

A 13-year-old girl from Seacroft has been found after police issued an appeal for information about her whereabouts. Chantelle was last seen at around

Art·Arts & Culture·East Leeds·Entertainment·Festival

Young voices take centre-stage at Nice Up

September 14, 2026

A free afternoon of music, poetry and creativity is coming to Hibiscus Rising this month. Nice Up Part 3 will take place on Sunday

Chapeltown·Housing Issues·Infrastructure·Planning

Chapeltown Property Considered For New Social Housing

September 14, 2026

A vacant building in Chapeltown could be converted into a five-bedroom social housing property under plans submitted to Leeds City Council. Housing Leeds has

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture

Poet Michelle Scally Clarke explores Leeds through Division

September 14, 2026

A new performance exploring the experiences and voices of Leeds residents will premiere as the city marks 400 years since receiving its first Royal

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·East Leeds·Entertainment·What's On

Printmaking and painting on show in East Leeds studios

September 14, 2026

Artists and creative organisations across East Leeds opened their doors to the public over the weekend as part of Leeds Open Studios over the

Business·Charity and Social Enterprises·Education

Learn How To Start Your Own Business With Trust Leeds

September 7, 2026

Produced in partnership with Trust Leeds to share information about a local opportunity. Residents across the Leeds area have a new opportunity to explore

Entertainment·Kung Fu·Qigong·Sports

Taoist centre offers public taster session for Leeds residents

September 7, 2026

Adults in Leeds will have the chance to try traditional Taoist movement arts at a special event in Kirkstall this month. Sea Cloud Hall,

Boxing·Fitness·Sports

Leeds charity boxing shows seek new novice fighters

September 7, 2026

While resolutions are traditionally made for New Year, those wanting an exciting challenge for the new academic year could train as novice boxers or

East Leeds·Health·Parents and Families·Public Health Campaign·Public Safety

Leeds Films Highlight Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy

September 7, 2026

People across East Leeds are being encouraged to talk about alcohol and pregnancy as part of a city-wide awareness campaign. Forward Leeds is highlighting

Business·Community·Food·General News·Micklefield

MICKLEFIELD’S CULINARY CROWN: BENGAL COTTAGE TRIUMPHS AT CURRY AWARDS

September 7, 2026

Beloved local takeaway secures regional glory at prestigious Huddersfield ceremony. Bengal Cottage Takeaway has solidified its status as a regional culinary powerhouse after being

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Community Organisations·Health·healthy living·People's Stories·Seacroft

Seacroft care home raises £1,308 for local causes

August 31, 2026

A Seacroft care home has raised £1,308 for four causes after bringing residents, local businesses and the wider community together. Seacroft Green ran its

Sports

Boxing·Fitness·Health·Seacroft·Sports

Seacroft showdown – Jamie Winstanley’s December boxing show for local fighters

September 28, 2026

Tickets are “flying out” for December’s Winstanley Boxing Promotions event, according to the promoter, Jamie Winstanley. The theme of the event is ‘Seacroft Showdown’

Entertainment·Kung Fu·Qigong·Sports

Taoist centre offers public taster session for Leeds residents

September 7, 2026

Adults in Leeds will have the chance to try traditional Taoist movement arts at a special event in Kirkstall this month. Sea Cloud Hall,

Boxing·Fitness·Sports

Leeds charity boxing shows seek new novice fighters

September 7, 2026

While resolutions are traditionally made for New Year, those wanting an exciting challenge for the new academic year could train as novice boxers or

Boxing·Burmantofts·Sports

Lee Murtagh’s East End park boxing show report

August 17, 2026

Many of the approaching 300 strong crowd attending Bethlehem Boxing Club’s latest show might have expected to be ‘Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon’ but

Football·Seacroft·Sports

Scot FC Brings Hope and Football to East Leeds

July 27, 2026

In East Leeds, a grassroots community revolution started when three young children gathered to kick a ball around Seacroft. Founder Stacey Hubbard originally established

Community·Cricket·Sports·Temple Newsham

Girls’ Cricket Set To Expand In East Leeds

July 27, 2026

Girls in East Leeds are set for more opportunities to train and play cricket as a local club expands its junior section. Colton Institute

Community Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community·Community Spaces·Fitness·Health·Seacroft

African drumming brings energy to Swarcliffe wellbeing workshop

September 28, 2026

A community wellbeing workshop in Swarcliffe has brought people together through African drumming, storytelling and creative activities. Around 16 people took part in the

Arts & Culture·Garforth·International Day of Peace

Peace Flame Brings Communities Together in Garforth

September 28, 2026

The Garforth Peace Project has brought communities, school children, and local leaders together across East Leeds to mark the International Day of Peace, which

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community Spaces·Culture·Garforth

East Leeds Men’s Stories Come Together in New Exhibition

September 21, 2026

An exhibition celebrating the experiences, creativity and perspectives of men across East and North East Leeds is coming to Gipton this October. Gathering: A

Art·Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Culture·Temple Newsham·What's On

New Christmas light trail coming to Temple Newsam

September 14, 2026

A new Christmas light trail is set to take visitors on a festive adventure at Temple Newsam this winter. The Lost Light of Christmas

Local Elections

Garforth·Local elections·Local Politics·Politics

Mark Dobson welcomes public debate: “Let’s keep the argument about Garforth”

August 17, 2026

Independent Councillor Mark Dobson has welcomed the decision by members of the Garforth Neighbourhood Planning Forum (GNPF) to introduce themselves publicly and put their

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

Health & Wellbeing

Health·healthy living·Public Health Campaign·Seacroft

New MRI scanners planned for Seacroft diagnostic centre

September 21, 2026

Plans have been submitted for a major expansion of the Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital. The project is being supported by £20 million

Harehills·Health·Healthcare·healthy living·Horticulture·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

St James’s Wellbeing Garden Blooms After First Year

September 21, 2026

A wellbeing garden at St James’s University Hospital has marked its first anniversary with a colourful mosaic-making session. The White Rose Wellbeing Garden was

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Community Organisations·Health·healthy living·People's Stories·Seacroft

Seacroft care home raises £1,308 for local causes

August 31, 2026

A Seacroft care home has raised £1,308 for four causes after bringing residents, local businesses and the wider community together. Seacroft Green ran its

Areas in Focus: Seacroft

Community Spaces·Gardening·Horticulture·Seacroft

How Seacroft Forest Garden Became a Community Haven

September 28, 2026

Nestled in East Leeds, the Seacroft Forest Garden offers free fresh food, a quiet sanctuary, and connection to nature for local residents. Seacroft Forest

Children & Young People·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

Young people offered free weekly support in Seacroft

September 28, 2026

Young people in Seacroft can access free emotional wellbeing support every Wednesday at the Imagination Station. The Time for Young People drop-in offers a

Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community·Community Spaces·Fitness·Health·Seacroft

African drumming brings energy to Swarcliffe wellbeing workshop

September 28, 2026

A community wellbeing workshop in Swarcliffe has brought people together through African drumming, storytelling and creative activities. Around 16 people took part in the

Climate + Environment

Burmantofts·Climate·Environment

Student Design Marks City’s Low-Carbon Future

July 27, 2026

Residents across Leeds will soon spot new plaques on local buildings connected to the city’s low-carbon heat network. The official launch took place on

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

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