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Independent Re-election Sparks New Era for Garforth and Swillington

The political landscape across Leeds has shifted dramatically, proving that no single party holds ultimate power anymore. Following the recent Leeds City Council elections,

May 22, 2026

Election Results·Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

East Leeds election results 2026

Voting across Leeds on Thursday 7 May 2026 brought several changes to the city council makeup, with a range of parties winning seats across

May 9, 2026

Election Results·Garforth·Local elections·Politics

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

An inspiring celebration of unity and kindness unfolded in Garforth last Tuesday as a new World Peace Flame monument was unveiled by a community

May 2, 2026

Community·Garforth·Remembrance

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

April 24, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Garforth marks peace with a weekend of events

Garforth is set for a special few days of community celebration as the Garforth Peace Project brings together three events in support of peace,

April 17, 2026

Community·Garforth

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

The local election to be held on the 7th of May 2026, Leeds could be the most fascinating contest in 16 years, when potentially, Leeds City Council could go into

April 11, 2026

Garforth·Local elections·Politics

Disgraced Former Youth Worker Jailed After Being Caught in Lidl Car Park

A convicted paedophile has been returned to prison for 42 months (3 years for new offences, plus 6 months from a previous suspended sentence) after being caught

April 1, 2026

Crime·Garforth·Police

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

The 30th of April is usually a day for spring blossoms and the first real warmth of the sun. But in Micklefield and surrounding village communities, it’s a

March 19, 2026

Garforth·History & Heritage·Micklefield

Donation hits right note for Garforth Brass band

Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire has donated £250 to help young musicians across East Leeds continue their love of playing brass instruments. The housebuilder decided to

January 27, 2026

Garforth·General News·News

Green light for new Garforth cash machine

A new cash machine will be installed at Garforth Mini Market after plans were approved by Leeds City Council. Cash machine firm NCR Atleos

January 16, 2026

Garforth·General News

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Garforth

Independent Re-election Sparks New Era for Garforth and Swillington

East Leeds election results 2026

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

Garforth marks peace with a weekend of events

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

Disgraced Former Youth Worker Jailed After Being Caught in Lidl Car Park

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

Donation hits right note for Garforth Brass band

Green light for new Garforth cash machine

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VILLAGE READY TO BLOOM FOR CHARITY: MICKLEFIELD OPEN GARDENS RETURN

Garforth Assault Investigation Underway After Man Suffers Severe Leg Injury

Local Leaders Call for Action on Knife Crime

Women’s Safety Forum Sparks Call For Change

African creativity takes centre stage across Leeds in June

Community Spirit Shines as Seacroft Designs Its Own Future

Leeds Set to Lose Independent NHS Watchdog Voice

Hospital staff given extra support to recognise sepsis

HISTORIC ESTATE SECURES PRESTIGIOUS BIAZA AWARD AND MAJOR £700k DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT

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