Janine Griffiths, Author at East Side Story

Leeds Pupils Call for Citywide Stand Against Racism

A group of East Leeds schoolchildren have been sharing their vision for a more inclusive city after presenting their anti-racism ideas at a meeting

January 16, 2026

Diverse Communities·Education·Harehills

Plans Revealed for New Footbridge Linking Whinmoor to Cross Gates Station

A new footbridge with lift access could be on the way for Cross Gates Station, as fresh plans show proposals for upgraded entrances, improved

January 16, 2026

Crossgates·Planning·Whinmoor

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

Residents still have the chance to join a series of free lantern-making workshops ahead of the first Manston Park Lantern Parade, which will take

January 16, 2026

Community·Community Spirit·Crossgates·What's On·Whinmoor

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

Burns Night celebrations are coming to East Leeds this January, with two lively community events marking the occasion. Gipton’s Old Fire Station hosts a

January 16, 2026

Arts & Culture·Culture·Gipton·Seacroft·What's On

Women’s Cycling Sessions – Harehills Park

A new women’s cycling group, started this Tuesday by Syretta Liburd from Feel Good Factor, will now run every Tuesday, 12.30–2.00pm, at Harehills Park,

January 16, 2026

Fitness·What's On

East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Disabled artists and audiences in West Yorkshire, including those in East Leeds, are set to benefit from new investment aimed at improving accessibility across

January 12, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·East Leeds

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

On Saturday 17 January 2026, Harehills will open its doors to a family-friendly film event. The Senegalese Community Leeds, working with Hyde Park Picture

January 12, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·Harehills

Festive bus services to run on 90 West Yorkshire routes

Residents in East Leeds will have more options to get around on Boxing Day, as extra bus services are set to run across West

December 22, 2025

Christmas and Boxing Day·Holidays·Transport

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

A volunteer service offering extra care and comfort to patients in Leeds’ Emergency Departments is expanding – and people in East Leeds are being

December 22, 2025

Health·Healthcare

Families sleep out in the cold to demand fair housing in Leeds

Campaigners from East Leeds braved the cold to demand fair housing for families and ensure that autistic children are provided with adequate housing. Protesters

December 17, 2025

East Leeds·Housing Issues

Janine Griffiths

Leeds Pupils Call for Citywide Stand Against Racism

Plans Revealed for New Footbridge Linking Whinmoor to Cross Gates Station

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

Women’s Cycling Sessions – Harehills Park

East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

Festive bus services to run on 90 West Yorkshire routes

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

Families sleep out in the cold to demand fair housing in Leeds

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