Catherine Louise Turner, Author at East Side Story

130-Year-Old Anniversary: A Village Remembers the Peckfield Mining Disaster

I was absolutely delighted to participate along with friends, residents and fellow descendants to join in for a poignant remembrance walk in Micklefield, Leeds 25. This walk served

May 1, 2026

History & Heritage·Micklefield·Remembrance

POLICE SWOOP: SIX ARRESTED IN MAJOR EAST LEEDS HISTORICAL ABUSE PROBE

Detectives have moved in to arrest six men this week as part of a significant investigation into historical child sexual exploitation across East Leeds. The

May 1, 2026

Kippax·Micklefield

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

April 24, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

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

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

April 17, 2026

Business·Community·History & Heritage

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

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

April 11, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·Politics

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

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,

April 11, 2026

Austhorpe·Crime·Police

Disgraced Former Youth Worker Jailed After Being Caught in Lidl Car Park

A convicted paedophile has been returned to prison for 42 months (3 years for new offences, plus 6 months from a previous suspended sentence) after being caught

April 1, 2026

Crime·Garforth·Police

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

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

March 19, 2026

Garforth·History & Heritage·Micklefield

Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

For years, the quiet charm of Aberford has been a point of pride for those of us on the East side of Leeds. But

March 3, 2026

Aberford·Community Safety·Crime·Police

The Longest Mile: A Father’s Sahara Vow to Honor Leila Rose Mae

A heartbroken but determined father from Wetherby is preparing to trade the familiar streets of Yorkshire for the unforgiving dunes of the Sahara Desert to

February 18, 2026

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·East Leeds·Wetherby

Catherine Louise Turner

130-Year-Old Anniversary: A Village Remembers the Peckfield Mining Disaster

POLICE SWOOP: SIX ARRESTED IN MAJOR EAST LEEDS HISTORICAL ABUSE PROBE

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

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

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

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

Disgraced Former Youth Worker Jailed After Being Caught in Lidl Car Park

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

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