East Side Story is a community-focused news platform rooted in the people and places of East Leeds. We shine a light on stories that are too often overlooked, giving space to local voices and covering the issues that shape everyday life across our neighbourhoods.
Our aim is to report with honesty, care and curiosity. We want to strengthen community understanding, challenge unfairness, and celebrate the energy, creativity and resilience found on our side of the city. We prioritise social justice, local heritage, lived experience and the kind of grassroots stories that help residents feel seen and connected.
At East Side Story, we believe local journalism should belong to the community it serves. Our work is here to inform, inspire and support positive change close to home.
We welcome your contact. Whether it’s for feedback on a story we’ve published, the website as a whole, or if you want to reach out for advertising opportunities or community engagement, you can reach us at editor@eastsidestory.co.uk or use the contact form below: