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East Leeds School Sparks Revolution in Learning Through Nature

In the heart of East End Park, something remarkable is taking root. Co-op Brierley, a brand-new specialist school on Cross Green Lane, is not

May 10, 2025

Breaking Down Barriers·East End Park·East Leeds·Education

Lift the Ban Takes the Stage at Leeds Playhouse

The Playhouse came alive last week with colour, songs, poetry and powerful speeches from some of the most marginalised people in society. Campaigners gathered

February 20, 2025

Breaking Down Barriers·Diverse Communities·East Leeds·Refugee Voices·Refugees

Leeds Celebrates a Decade of Palestinian Film

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns this month with its most expansive and ambitious program to date, marking a decade since its launch. Running from

November 2, 2024

Art·Arts & Culture·Breaking Down Barriers·Culture·Diverse Communities

ESS EXCLUSIVE: Leeds West Indian Carnival – A Celebration of Culture and a Call for Unity

The Leeds West Indian Carnival has always been more than just a colourful showcase of Caribbean culture; it stands as a powerful symbol of

August 25, 2024

Areas Covered·Art·Arts & Culture·Breaking Down Barriers·East Leeds·Harehills

Walk this way: Project trains leaders to encourage ethnic communities to enjoy great outdoors

People living in East Leeds from ethnic communities can become involved in a new project that aims to widen participation in the outdoors by

June 24, 2024

Breaking Down Barriers·East Leeds·General News·Mental Health and Well Being

West Indian Carnival Returns to Leeds

The city of Leeds came alive with the return of the second Leeds West Indian Carnival, and the echoes of this vibrant celebration are

September 16, 2023

Arts & Culture·Breaking Down Barriers·Chapeltown

Youth Groups to Showcase Creativity in Thackray Museum

A youth-led project in Harehills is set to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions with a series of creative projects and campaigns later this month. Breaking

March 1, 2023

Breaking Down Barriers·Events·What's On

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East Leeds School Sparks Revolution in Learning Through Nature

Lift the Ban Takes the Stage at Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Celebrates a Decade of Palestinian Film

ESS EXCLUSIVE: Leeds West Indian Carnival – A Celebration of Culture and a Call for Unity

Walk this way: Project trains leaders to encourage ethnic communities to enjoy great outdoors

West Indian Carnival Returns to Leeds

Youth Groups to Showcase Creativity in Thackray Museum

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