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Police apologise after storming Harehills church

West Yorkshire Police returned to a Harehills church this week to deliver a rare in-person apology after storming a memorial service earlier this month.

November 27, 2025

Community·Community Safety·Crime·Harehills

Funding Blow for Leeds Writing on Air Festival – But the Words Will Go On

A funding shortfall has forced Leed’s much-loved Writing on Air festival to postpone its return until February – but organisers say the creative spirit

November 15, 2025

Arts & Culture·Chapel FM·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Seacroft

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

The Pub That Held a Village Together: Micklefield Misses the Blands Arms

For years, the Blands Arms stood as more than just a public house in Micklefield, Leeds – It was the village’s living room, a

November 7, 2025

Community·Community Spaces·History & Heritage·Micklefield

Spooky season brings out the best in Whinmoor

What began as a fun Halloween contest has become a heartwarming tradition in Whinmoor, where residents come together each year to transform their homes

November 3, 2025

Community·Culture·East Leeds·Whinmoor