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Vinnie’s Theatre Company Seeks Fresh Talent in LS9

Vinnie’s Community Theatre Company is calling on East Leeds to join its next show. The inclusive community drama group is ready to welcome fresh

July 6, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Community Spaces·Community Spirit·Entertainment·Theatre

The Vinnies Community Cabaret Comes to LS9

Vinnies Community Theatre Company is inviting audiences to enjoy an evening of music, comedy and memorable performances at The Vinnies Community Cabaret. Taking place

June 30, 2026

Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Theatre·What's On

Community Celebration Coming to Burmantofts

Residents are being invited to enjoy a day of community activities when the Burmantofts Community Festival takes place at Haslewood Park next month. The

June 8, 2026

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Children & Young People·Community·Community Spirit·Culture·Festival

Mafwa Midsummer Brings Three Day Celebration to Leeds

Mafwa Theatre’s annual Refugee Week event is set for its biggest year yet, expanding into a three day festival that will bring performances, workshops

May 22, 2026

Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Refugee Voices

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

He has spent two years chairing one of Leeds’ most diverse community committees, and six months as chief whip keeping the city’s Labour group

April 17, 2026

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

Most of us deal with the same everyday frustrations in our neighbourhoods: bins that don’t get collected on time, litter being dropped on the

April 17, 2026

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Voices of Black women take centre stage at landmark safety event

More than 100 Black women packed into a conference room in Leeds to confront the systemic failures that have left Black women feeling unprotected.

April 11, 2026

Burmantofts·Crime·Diverse Communities·Police

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

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·News

An East Leeds Fighter Reflects on a Life in the Ring

Crawford Ashley remains a towering figure on the Leeds boxing scene and describes the press conference prior to his 1993 fight with Michael Nunn

January 26, 2026

Boxing·Burmantofts·Harehills·Sports

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Vinnie’s Theatre Company Seeks Fresh Talent in LS9

The Vinnies Community Cabaret Comes to LS9

Community Celebration Coming to Burmantofts

Mafwa Midsummer Brings Three Day Celebration to Leeds

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

Voices of Black women take centre stage at landmark safety event

How East Street Arts Changed the Face of Leeds

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

An East Leeds Fighter Reflects on a Life in the Ring

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