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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·Latest 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

First boxing steps at 21 and now fighting at Leeds arena on massive show

Joe Hardy didn’t take up boxing until 21 and now at 30 he’s fighting on the undercard at Leeds Arena. Hardy will meet rising

December 14, 2025

Boxing·Garforth·Sports

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

In East Leeds, an allotment site is quietly transforming lives, friendships and the natural world and its impact is growing as fast as the

December 8, 2025

Community Organisations·Community Spaces·East Leeds·Environment·Garforth·Garforth·Health·Local Parks and Green Spaces·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

Garforth pub reopens doors after major refurbishment

The Fly Line pub is now open, boasting an investment of over £313,000, which has transformed the well-loved community pub to feature a host

December 3, 2025

Garforth·General News·Latest News

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

Garforth Walks for Peace in Annual Lantern Parade

Garforth residents braved the rain last Friday to take part in the annual Peace Lantern Walk, which was a moving evening of reflection and

November 9, 2025

Community·Garforth·Garforth

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Garforth

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

First boxing steps at 21 and now fighting at Leeds arena on massive show

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

Garforth pub reopens doors after major refurbishment

Garforth Walks for Peace in Annual Lantern Parade

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