Janine Griffiths, Author at East Side Story

Entrepreneurs in Chapeltown take first steps toward launching new businesses

A group of aspiring entrepreneurs from across Leeds have taken a significant step towards launching their own ventures after completing a two weekend training

April 1, 2026

Business·Chapeltown·Housing Issues

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

Janine Griffiths

Entrepreneurs in Chapeltown take first steps toward launching new businesses

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

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Seacroft’s Surprising French Connections

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

Police launch hate crime awareness drive in Seacroft

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