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Thackray Museum announces major funding boost

One of East Leeds’ best-known museums has secured more than £420,000 to help shape its future as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

October 19, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Harehills·Local Institutions

Mothin Ali Wins Damages Over False Harehills Riot Claims

Two people who falsely accused Leeds councillor Mothin Ali of involvement in the 2024 Harehills disorder have apologised and agreed to pay him substantial

October 19, 2026

Courts·Crime·Harehills

Police and council join forces to improve Harehills streets

Police and council officers have joined forces in Harehills to tackle problems affecting local streets, including illegal parking, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour. The operation,

October 19, 2026

Crime·Harehills·Law·Police

French Artists Bring Creative Magic to Chapel FM

Ever fancied bringing a giant puppet to life, joining a musical parade or trying your hand at something completely different? A group of musicians

October 19, 2026

Arts & Culture·Culture·dance·Festival·Seacroft·What's On

Corpus Christi Pupils Thrive as Inspectors Praise School

An East Leeds primary school has received glowing praise from Ofsted inspectors, who highlighted its exceptional standards of attendance and behaviour. Corpus Christi Catholic

October 19, 2026

Education·Halton·News

East Leeds Carpenter’s Dalek to Fund Cancer Research

A 73-year-old carpenter from East Leeds has turned his love of Doctor Who into something extraordinary, creating a life-sized wooden Dalek to raise money

October 19, 2026

Art·Arts and Crafts·East Leeds·Health·Health and Wellbeing·Healthcare·healthy living·Hospital·NHS

Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

Two East Leeds councillors have resigned from Reform UK following their suspension from the party and announced the formation of a new independent political

October 19, 2026

Councils·Killingbeck·Local Institutions·Local Politics·Local Services·MPs and Councillors·Politics·Swillington

Roundhay Rotary Club Launches Winter Coat Appeal

Residents across East Leeds are being encouraged to donate unwanted winter coats as part of a national campaign supporting people facing hardship. The Rotary

October 12, 2026

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·East Leeds·Fundraising·Health and Safety·Roundhay

Why East Leeds Parks Matter More Than Ever

One of Leeds’ oldest charities is highlighting how local parks and green spaces can improve physical and mental health, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Wade’s

October 12, 2026

East Leeds·Environment·Gardening·Horticulture·Local Parks·Local Parks and Green Spaces·News·Roundhay

Leeds Foster Carers Tackle Haircare Gaps for Children

Two foster carers from north east Leeds have launched a free hair and skincare initiative to support Black and dual-heritage children in care. Eren

October 12, 2026

Children & Young People·Early Years·East Leeds·Health·Health and Wellbeing

Janine Griffiths

Thackray Museum announces major funding boost

Mothin Ali Wins Damages Over False Harehills Riot Claims

Police and council join forces to improve Harehills streets

French Artists Bring Creative Magic to Chapel FM

Corpus Christi Pupils Thrive as Inspectors Praise School

East Leeds Carpenter’s Dalek to Fund Cancer Research

Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

Why East Leeds Parks Matter More Than Ever

Leeds Foster Carers Tackle Haircare Gaps for Children

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Thackray Museum announces major funding boost

Mothin Ali Wins Damages Over False Harehills Riot Claims

Police and council join forces to improve Harehills streets

French Artists Bring Creative Magic to Chapel FM

Corpus Christi Pupils Thrive as Inspectors Praise School

East Leeds Carpenter’s Dalek to Fund Cancer Research

Two East Leeds councillors quit Reform UK

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