Janine Griffiths, Author at East Side Story

Leeds surgeon retires after 40 years saving lives

A consultant surgeon who has carried out thousands of operations at one of East Leeds’ biggest hospitals has performed his final surgery. Professor Giles

February 18, 2026

East Leeds·Health·Healthcare

New free programme offers a fresh start for East Leeds entrepreneurs

East Leeds entrepreneurs that need a little extra help in getting their business off the ground have been offered a unique opportunity to turn

February 16, 2026

East Leeds·General News·Job News

Local Job Fair Aims to Open Doors for East Leeds Residents

An employability and job fair is coming to East Leeds offering local residents the chance to connect with courses, volunteering roles and job opportunities

February 11, 2026

Job News·Junior Sports Hub

Lantern Parade to Light Up Cross Gates This February

Cross Gates is getting ready for a bright burst of colour and community spirit this February as the area’s first ever lantern parade prepares

February 11, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Crossgates

Gordons backs Harehills children’s charity CATCH in new partnership

A leading Leeds law firm has announced a new partnership with Harehills based children’s charity CATCH, strengthening support for young people in East Leeds.

February 11, 2026

General News

Time Stands Still at St Andrew’s After More Than a Century

For 118 years, it has told the time to the people of Roundhay. Now, St Andrew’s Clocktower and its bell have fallen silent. The

February 11, 2026

Community·Roundhay

Community champion unveils hidden support available to Harehills residents

For years, practical support has quietly flowed from a Harehills Tesco store into schools, community groups and families across East Leeds, yet many local

February 11, 2026

Business·Community Organisations·Harehills

Chapeltown Youth Centre Seeks Approval for 3G Pitch

Plans for a new all weather sports pitch in Chapeltown could give young people across East Leeds more opportunities to play sport throughout the

February 4, 2026

Chapeltown·Football·Sports

Leeds Residents Invited to Join Friendly Community Sewing Project

A new community sewing group is inviting Leeds residents to get creative, learn new skills and meet others — all for just £3 per

February 4, 2026

Chapeltown·Community·What's On

Multi Agency Operations Target Road Safety in East Leeds

Police in Gipton and Harehills are continuing targeted work to improve road safety across East Leeds, combining enforcement activity with education and partnership operations

February 4, 2026

Crime·Gipton·Harehills·Police·Road Safety·Transport

Janine Griffiths

Leeds surgeon retires after 40 years saving lives

New free programme offers a fresh start for East Leeds entrepreneurs

Local Job Fair Aims to Open Doors for East Leeds Residents

Lantern Parade to Light Up Cross Gates This February

Gordons backs Harehills children’s charity CATCH in new partnership

Time Stands Still at St Andrew’s After More Than a Century

Community champion unveils hidden support available to Harehills residents

Chapeltown Youth Centre Seeks Approval for 3G Pitch

Leeds Residents Invited to Join Friendly Community Sewing Project

Multi Agency Operations Target Road Safety in East Leeds

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