Janine, Author at East Side Story

Bridges NOT Borders Brings Refugee Stories to Life at Chapel FM

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

February 3, 2025

Art·Refugee Voices·What's On

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

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

February 2, 2025

Community Spaces·Crossgates·East Leeds·Garforth

Finding Light in Life’s Darkest Moments

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,

December 8, 2024

Editor's Picks·Health·Latest News·Latest stories·Religion and Spirituality

From Crisis to Confidence: Inside a Seacroft School Changing Lives

In a quiet corner of Kentmere Community Centre, a small initiative is making a big difference. Turning Point, a newly founded alternative educational provision

December 7, 2024

Community Organisations·Education·Seacroft

Cultural Showcase Brings Communities Together in Leeds

In a spectacular display of unity and celebration at the Bridge Community Church in Harehills for the International Day of Cultural Celebration last Friday.

November 26, 2024

Art·Arts & Culture·Community·Culture·dance·Harehills

The Harehills Store Changing Lives One Chat at a Time

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

November 17, 2024

Business·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Editor's Picks·Harehills·Latest News·Latest stories

Grassroots Journalism Inspires Change at PeaceJam in Leeds

East Side Story brought the power of journalism to the heart of East Leeds last Saturday November 16th at the PeaceJam event hosted by

November 17, 2024

Community Organisations

Dance Meets History at Thackray Museum

This weekend Phoenix Dance Theatre returns to the Thackray Museum for a special performance, previewing new work across the museum’s unique gallery spaces. Following

November 5, 2024

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·dance·Harehills

Housing Demand Surges in Garforth as Property Development Nears Completion

A popular new housing development in Garforth is down to its final few homes, with high demand from buyers across East Leeds and beyond.

November 5, 2024

Garforth·Housing Issues

Leeds Celebrates a Decade of Palestinian Film

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns this month with its most expansive and ambitious program to date, marking a decade since its launch. Running from

November 2, 2024

Art·Arts & Culture·Breaking Down Barriers·Culture·Diverse Communities

Janine

Bridges NOT Borders Brings Refugee Stories to Life at Chapel FM

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

Finding Light in Life’s Darkest Moments

From Crisis to Confidence: Inside a Seacroft School Changing Lives

Cultural Showcase Brings Communities Together in Leeds

Grassroots Journalism Inspires Change at PeaceJam in Leeds

Dance Meets History at Thackray Museum

Housing Demand Surges in Garforth as Property Development Nears Completion

Leeds Celebrates a Decade of Palestinian Film

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Voices of Black women take centre stage at landmark safety event

Kentmere cooking club becomes lifeline for local families

Bus routes return as Yorkshire communities gain a temporary lifeline

Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

Easter Egg Hunt Adventure heads to Leeds East Academy this April

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

Young women challenge health inequality in powerful new Leeds exhibition

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