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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

Celebrating 40 years of community in Chapeltown

As the UK marks Black History Month this October, the story of the Leeds African and Caribbean Centre – known for most of its

October 17, 2025

Chapeltown·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·General News

The East Leeds Campaigner Taking on Period Poverty Head First

Tina Leslie didn’t set out to start a charity. She just wanted to help. Armed with old towels, a few friends and a sewing

July 27, 2025

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Harehills·Health

From Crisis to Confidence: Inside a Seacroft School Changing Lives

In a quiet corner of Kentmere Community Centre, a small initiative is making a big difference. Turning Point, a newly founded alternative educational provision

December 7, 2024

Community Organisations·Education·Seacroft

Grassroots Journalism Inspires Change at PeaceJam in Leeds

East Side Story brought the power of journalism to the heart of East Leeds last Saturday November 16th at the PeaceJam event hosted by

November 17, 2024

Community Organisations

Mothin ali addresses attendees at Elderly Social Cluib

East Leeds Hub Launches Lifeline for Seniors

A community sports facility in East Leeds is expanding its services to provide a vital lifeline for elderly residents. The Junior Sports Hub has

October 20, 2024

Community·Community Organisations·Community Spaces·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·General News·Harehills·Mental Health and Well Being

Activists Lead Event to Rethink Community Safety in East Leeds

As debates around police reform intensify, a new event aims to offer community-driven alternatives to public safety. The Community Safety Reimagined event will take

September 24, 2024

Community·Community Organisations·Community Safety·Community Spaces·Editor's Picks

Harehills’ Lloyds Bank to close

Lloyds Banking Group has announced closure of another 55 branches and in Leeds these are Harehills on 8 January 2025 and Armley on 8 September 2025. It

September 24, 2024

Community·Community Organisations·General News·Harehills

Hole in one at charity golf day in East Leeds

A charity golf day arranged by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West has raised £11,000 for its charity of the year, Candlelighters. Nine teams

August 19, 2024

Charity and Social Enterprises·Community Organisations·East Leeds·Garforth·Sports

A stitch in time sees family reunited with Suffragette’s precious wedding dress

Three generations inspired by the story of their Suffragette ancestor have been reunited with the stunning wedding dress she wore more than a century

August 12, 2024

Community Organisations·General News·History & Heritage

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

Celebrating 40 years of community in Chapeltown

From Crisis to Confidence: Inside a Seacroft School Changing Lives

Grassroots Journalism Inspires Change at PeaceJam in Leeds

East Leeds Hub Launches Lifeline for Seniors

Activists Lead Event to Rethink Community Safety in East Leeds

Harehills’ Lloyds Bank to close

A stitch in time sees family reunited with Suffragette’s precious wedding dress

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Police apologise after storming Harehills church

Fighting for Clean Water in Gledhow Valley Woods

Pedal Power Connects Gipton Community

A Fitting Farewell to Bob and Jacki Lawrence After Nearly 30 Years with ELHAS

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

Leeds Boxer Jo Jo Callaghan Fights Her Way Back to the Ring

Seacroft centenarian shares secret to long life

Remembering the Barnbow Lasses

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