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Police apologise after storming Harehills church

West Yorkshire Police returned to a Harehills church this week to deliver a rare in-person apology after storming a memorial service earlier this month.

November 27, 2025

Community·Community Safety·Crime·Harehills

Fighting for Clean Water in Gledhow Valley Woods

A petition calling for an end to water pollution in Gledhow Beck has reached over 2,000 signatures. The petition was published by the Friends

November 21, 2025

Roundhay

Pedal Power Connects Gipton Community

Residents of Gipton and surrounding areas had the chance to get active and explore their neighbourhoods in a new way, thanks to a free

November 20, 2025

General News·Gipton·Health

A Fitting Farewell to Bob and Jacki Lawrence After Nearly 30 Years with ELHAS

After almost three decades of dedicated service to the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society (ELHAS), Crossgates residents Bob (83) and Jacki (78) Lawrence

November 17, 2025

Crossgates·Culture·History & Heritage

Funding Blow for Leeds Writing on Air Festival – But the Words Will Go On

A funding shortfall has forced Leed’s much-loved Writing on Air festival to postpone its return until February – but organisers say the creative spirit

November 15, 2025

Arts & Culture·Chapel FM·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Seacroft

Garforth & District Lions Club Celebrates 53 Years of Service and Prepares for Christmas

The Garforth & District Lions Club has marked the 53rd anniversary of its charter with a celebration at Garforth Golf Club, bringing together long-standing

November 14, 2025

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Garforth·Kippax·Micklefield·Swillington