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Seacroft council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

A new council housing development is bringing high-quality affordable homes – and a champion tribute to a sporting hero of yesteryear – to a

September 18, 2025

Gipton: The Old Fire Station honoured with 204th Leeds Civic Trust Blue Plaque.

Leeds Civic Trust is delighted to announce that The Old Fire Station in Gipton has been awarded the city’s 204th Blue Plaque, recognising its

September 18, 2025

General News·Gipton·Latest News

Farm family fun as Temple Newsam’s play barn launches after major renovations

The new play barn at Temple Newsam’s Home Farm is set to open to the public later this month after works to convert the

September 3, 2025

General News·Latest News·Temple Newsham

Gipton’s ‘garden that never grew’ featured in Parliament exhibition

Two community projects from Leeds are among those featured in the Museum of Broken Dreams, a powerful exhibition in Parliament running until 4th September.

September 1, 2025

General News·Gipton·Latest News

Become a community reporter with East Side Story’s new course

Would you like to learn new skills and meet new friends? If you’d like to get more involved in what’s going on locally, our

August 22, 2025

General News·Seacroft

East Leeds housing development opens its doors

Work on a new local authority housing development in Gipton has reached a key milestone. The development – which will provide a total of

August 22, 2025

General News·Gipton·Latest News

Harehills: New community hub supports local people and provides police contact point

Money seized from criminals has been used to transform an abandoned building into a vibrant community hub in Harehills. The Fusion 8 Community Hub

August 14, 2025

General News·Harehills·Latest News

£869,000 upgrade planned for ‘tired’ Halton Library

Leeds City Council is planning a refurbishment of Halton Library on Selby Road following calls for modernisation of the ‘tired’ facility from users. Work

July 29, 2025

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Harehills hosts first public conversation over street violence

The family of murdered Leeds schoolboy Alfie Lewis have joined forces with public and community leaders to help shape a new strategy to tackle

July 25, 2025

General News·Harehills·Latest News

East Leeds youngsters meet Leeds United stars – and receive Paw Patrol surprise

The Leeds United Foundation has joined forces with children’s show PAW Patrol Live! to provide a paw-some experience for youngsters in west and east Leeds. The youngsters from

July 23, 2025

General News·Latest News

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Seacroft council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

Gipton: The Old Fire Station honoured with 204th Leeds Civic Trust Blue Plaque.

Farm family fun as Temple Newsam’s play barn launches after major renovations

Gipton’s ‘garden that never grew’ featured in Parliament exhibition

Become a community reporter with East Side Story’s new course

East Leeds housing development opens its doors

Harehills: New community hub supports local people and provides police contact point

£869,000 upgrade planned for ‘tired’ Halton Library

Harehills hosts first public conversation over street violence

East Leeds youngsters meet Leeds United stars – and receive Paw Patrol surprise

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Richmond Hill: Women’s wellbeing group welcomes new members

Historic Temple Newsam House nets museum cash

Shakespeare Primary School pupils help light up Leeds for dazzling event

New play barn opens at Temple Newsam

Aldi supports East Leeds support group in national mental health campaign

Seacroft: Sheltered housing block set for revamped lifts

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