Janine Griffiths, Author at East Side Story

How East Street Arts Changed the Face of Leeds

Sometimes the biggest cultural shifts start quietly. Long before East Street Arts became a home for hundreds of creatives, its founders Jon Wakeman and

March 19, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Culture·Editor's Picks

Writing Hope on the Threshold comes to Chapel FM

A creative writing workshop and live radio broadcast exploring themes of transition, belonging and hope is taking place at Chapel FM in April. The

March 19, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Chapel FM·Festival·Seacroft

Key dates announced ahead of elections on 7 May

Residents across Leeds are being urged to check they are ready to vote ahead of the local election on 7 May, with important deadlines

March 19, 2026

Local elections

Residents Asked to Pinpoint New Bin Locations

People in Killingbeck and Seacroft are being asked to help identify where dozens of new street litter bins should be placed, as the ward

March 19, 2026

Community·Environment

Local Families Welcomed to Leeds in Blossom Celebration

Residents in LS9 are being encouraged to mark their calendars for a community celebration that promises colour, creativity and a chance to come together

March 19, 2026

Arts & Culture·Community Spaces·Community Spirit

Dolly Parton Programme Reaches Families in East Leeds

Families in East Leeds with children under five are being encouraged to sign up for a new programme that sends a free book to

March 19, 2026

Arts & Culture·Community·Community Organisations

Women in East Leeds unite for powerful International Women’s Day Iftar

A women’s Iftar in the heart of East Leeds brought together Muslim women, community leaders and allies for an evening of unity and shared

March 13, 2026

Community Spirit·Harehills·International Women's Day·Islamic Festivals & Celebrations·Religion and Spirituality

Leeds earns national recognition for endometriosis care

Endometriosis patients in East Leeds will now benefit from a fully accredited British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Endometriosis Centre, which will be based in

March 13, 2026

Harehills·Health·Healthcare

Blue Plaque Honours Seacroft Olympian Doris Storey

A new blue plaque celebrating Seacroft born Olympic swimmer Doris Storey has been unveiled on York Road, marking her achievements nearly ninety years after

March 13, 2026

Children & Young People·Community·Seacroft

Young people invited to help shape plans for new Fearnville Wellbeing Centre

Children and young people from the Inner East are being invited to share their ideas for the new Fearnville Wellbeing Centre at a special

March 13, 2026

Community·Community Organisations

Janine Griffiths

How East Street Arts Changed the Face of Leeds

Writing Hope on the Threshold comes to Chapel FM

Key dates announced ahead of elections on 7 May

Residents Asked to Pinpoint New Bin Locations

Local Families Welcomed to Leeds in Blossom Celebration

Dolly Parton Programme Reaches Families in East Leeds

Women in East Leeds unite for powerful International Women’s Day Iftar

Leeds earns national recognition for endometriosis care

Blue Plaque Honours Seacroft Olympian Doris Storey

Young people invited to help shape plans for new Fearnville Wellbeing Centre

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DR GEORGE WEBSTER PROVES WE ARE ALL ‘SOMETHING SPECIAL’

Volunteers bring first East Leeds Pride to Seacroft

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

SWARCLIFFE’S CALLAN BURKE DETERMINED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL KICKBOXER

Harehills football event raises support for local family

Police appeal for witnesses after fatal incident in Seacroft

G-Fest 2026 Rocks Garforth: Thousands Gather at Glebelands

Pride march backed LGBTQ+ troops fighting for Ukraine

World Cup Dream Brought to West Yorkshire

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