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Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

For years, the quiet charm of Aberford has been a point of pride for those of us on the East side of Leeds. But

March 3, 2026

Aberford·Community Safety·Crime·Police

Leeds council reassures Muslim residents after mosque arrest

Leeds City Council has issued a statement aimed at reassuring the city’s Muslim communities following an incident where a man was arrested, allegedly carrying

March 3, 2026

Community Safety·Diverse Communities·Religion and Spirituality

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

Defending the communities we love

As voices from both the far-left and far-right grow louder and more aggressive, our communities are being pulled apart. Simple slogans like “Stop the

October 15, 2025

Community·Community Safety·General News·Politics

Gipton at the Heart of Baton of Hope Journey

On September 10th, the streets of Leeds will become a living tribute to lives lost and changed as 84 individuals carry the Baton of

July 19, 2025

Community Safety·East Leeds·General News·Gipton·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·What's On

East Leeds Event Explores Community-Driven Safety Models

East Leeds Event Explores Community-Driven Safety Models Activists and local leaders from across East Leeds gathered at the Thackray Museum of Medicine to discuss

October 14, 2024

Community Safety·East Leeds·Harehills

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

After the Harehills riots: Beyond the Rage and other emotions

Reflections on the recent riots in Harehills, by Mohammed Aslam, Harehills resident and Heritage researcher I’m angry, disappointed and emotionally exhausted from the events

August 15, 2024

Community·Community Safety·Community Spirit·Crime·General News·Harehills

Bookmarked: ‘Amidst the chaos, we’ve also seen the very best of Harehills’

The past few weeks have seen a disturbing surge of violence and unrest across our nation. From Southport to Sunderland, and from Liverpool to

August 4, 2024

Community·Community Safety·Community Spirit·General News·Harehills

A day of meetings, reflection and calm on the streets of Harehills

After the disturbances of Thursday night, Friday passed without incident following a day of community meetings. Friday was a day of meetings as community

July 20, 2024

Community·Community Safety·Community Spirit·General News·Harehills

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Community Safety

Justice Behind the Village Green: Aberford’s Dark Secret Ends in Jail

Leeds council reassures Muslim residents after mosque arrest

Police apologise after storming Harehills church

Defending the communities we love

Gipton at the Heart of Baton of Hope Journey

East Leeds Event Explores Community-Driven Safety Models

Activists Lead Event to Rethink Community Safety in East Leeds

After the Harehills riots: Beyond the Rage and other emotions

Bookmarked: ‘Amidst the chaos, we’ve also seen the very best of Harehills’

A day of meetings, reflection and calm on the streets of Harehills

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