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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

Dramatic scenes as stormy weather brings down tree in Seacroft

A huge tree has come crashing down on Sandway, smashing into a parked car and hitting the side of a nearby house during the

March 13, 2026

Community·Seacroft·Weather

York Road Crash Leaves Pedestrian Seriously Injured

A man in his fifties is fighting for his life after a serious collision on York Road on Friday evening. The crash happened just

March 13, 2026

Road Safety·Seacroft·Transport

Harehills: Primary school brings community together for Ramadan Iftar

Co-op Academy Woodlands, in Harehills, is inviting families and local residents to come together to share an Iftar meal during Ramadan. On Wednesday, 11

March 7, 2026

General News·Harehills·Latest News

New course helps East Leeds businesses make sense of the books

For many new entrepreneurs in East Leeds, the bookkeeping and financial side of running a business can be one of the biggest hurdles to

March 6, 2026

Business·Community·East Leeds·Job News

York Road Baths: Blue plaque celebrates remarkable life of swimmer Doris Storey

Leeds Civic Trust has announced its 208th blue plaque will celebrate the life of East Leeds swimming champion Doris Storey. Champion swimmer Doris trained

March 5, 2026

Burmantofts·General News·Latest News

Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

For years, the quiet charm of Aberford has been a point of pride for those of us on the East side of Leeds. But

March 3, 2026

Aberford·Community Safety·Crime·Police

Young voices unite inside Gipton’s Old Fire Station

Voices, drums and the smell of home cooked food filled the hall of the Old Gipton Fire Station on Saturday as more than 40

March 3, 2026

Community·Culture·Diverse Communities·Gipton

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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

Dramatic scenes as stormy weather brings down tree in Seacroft

York Road Crash Leaves Pedestrian Seriously Injured

Harehills: Primary school brings community together for Ramadan Iftar

New course helps East Leeds businesses make sense of the books

York Road Baths: Blue plaque celebrates remarkable life of swimmer Doris Storey

Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

Young voices unite inside Gipton’s Old Fire Station

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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

Young people invited to help shape plans for new Fearnville Wellbeing Centre

Dramatic scenes as stormy weather brings down tree in Seacroft

Community Learning Partnerships Prepares for Fresh Start

York Road Crash Leaves Pedestrian Seriously Injured

Harehills: Primary school brings community together for Ramadan Iftar

New course helps East Leeds businesses make sense of the books

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