Janine Griffiths, Author at East Side Story

African creativity takes centre stage across Leeds in June

Residents in Chapeltown, Harehills and across East Leeds are being invited to take part in a week-long celebration of African arts, culture and creativity

May 30, 2026

Arts & Culture·Chapeltown·East Leeds·Festival

Community Spirit Shines as Seacroft Designs Its Own Future

A new era of community empowerment is unfolding in East Leeds as residents step up to shape the future of their neighborhood. The Government

May 30, 2026

Community·News·Seacroft

Hospital staff given extra support to recognise sepsis

Work to strengthen early recognition of sepsis across hospitals that serve communities in East Leeds has stepped up over the past year, with new

May 30, 2026

East Leeds·Health·Healthcare

Independent Re-election Sparks New Era for Garforth and Swillington

The political landscape across Leeds has shifted dramatically, proving that no single party holds ultimate power anymore. Following the recent Leeds City Council elections,

May 22, 2026

Election Results·Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

The man fighting to empower communities in East Leeds

A leading East Leeds councillor has opened up about his remarkable journey from arriving in the UK unable to speak English to becoming a

May 22, 2026

East Leeds·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Political Shakeup in Leeds as Labour Loses Absolute Majority

A fresh senior leadership team has been established to guide Leeds City Council over the upcoming municipal year. The appointments follow a significant shift

May 22, 2026

Election Results·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Mafwa Midsummer Brings Three Day Celebration to Leeds

Mafwa Theatre’s annual Refugee Week event is set for its biggest year yet, expanding into a three day festival that will bring performances, workshops

May 22, 2026

Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Refugee Voices

The Station Party Brings Community Together in Gipton

Families in Gipton are being invited to a free community celebration packed with live music, arts and crafts, bingo, and activities for children at

May 22, 2026

Community·Events·Gipton·What's On

Literacy Charity Appeals for Volunteers in Seacroft

A national literacy charity is calling on people in Seacroft to volunteer just one afternoon a week to help primary school children become more

May 22, 2026

Education·Seacroft

Seacroft Families Invited to Hands-On Pottery Morning

Families in Seacroft and across East Leeds are invited to a free, hands-on community pottery session at Imagination Station on Wednesday 27th May 2026.

May 22, 2026

Arts & Culture·Seacroft·What's On

Janine Griffiths

African creativity takes centre stage across Leeds in June

Community Spirit Shines as Seacroft Designs Its Own Future

Hospital staff given extra support to recognise sepsis

Independent Re-election Sparks New Era for Garforth and Swillington

The man fighting to empower communities in East Leeds

Political Shakeup in Leeds as Labour Loses Absolute Majority

Mafwa Midsummer Brings Three Day Celebration to Leeds

The Station Party Brings Community Together in Gipton

Literacy Charity Appeals for Volunteers in Seacroft

Seacroft Families Invited to Hands-On Pottery Morning

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