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Oldham-born fighter takes helm of East Leeds MMA team

MMA fighter Louis Power has been made captain of the fight team at Immortal Martial Arts. The East Leeds gym opened two years ago,

September 23, 2025

Boxing·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Seacroft·Sports

What is Neurodiversity?

John Tudor is a city councillor for the Killingbeck and Seacroft ward in East Leeds and the council’s first neurodiversity champion. He is both

September 22, 2025

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Killingbeck·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

East Leeds care home residents relive seaside memories

Residents from HC-One’s Colton Lodges Care Home in Colton were treated to a trip to sunny Scarborough. The residents loved their excursion, which began

September 18, 2025

Community·Editor's Picks·General News

Seacroft council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

A new council housing development is bringing high-quality affordable homes – and a champion tribute to a sporting hero of yesteryear – to a

September 18, 2025

Leeds mental health charity sets out to banish ‘saddest day of the year’ myth

Monday 20th January marks Multicoloured Monday, Leeds Mind’s campaign to dispel the myth of Blue Monday – supposed ‘saddest day of the year’.

January 16, 2025

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Mental Health and Well Being·News

Finding Light in Life’s Darkest Moments

Amina’s life has been defined by extraordinary challenges and an unyielding determination to rise above them. Her story, filled with adversity, courage, and self-discovery,

December 8, 2024

Editor's Picks·Health·Latest stories·News·Religion and Spirituality

The Harehills Store Changing Lives One Chat at a Time

A small, unassuming shop in Harehills is quietly making a big difference in its local community. The BricaBrac&snacks Community Shop isn’t just a shop

November 17, 2024

Business·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Editor's Picks·Harehills·Latest stories·News

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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

Help Neighbours Stay Warm: Zero Waste Leeds Seeks Coat Donations

Zero Waste Leeds has kicked off its annual Winter Coat Appeal, urging residents across the city to donate good-quality second-hand winter coats and clothing.

October 17, 2024

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·General News·News

Firework ‘spectacular’ set for Temple Newsam

Thousands of people are expected at next month’s Autumn Lights event in East Leeds, with organisers promising “the biggest fireworks spectacular the city has

October 17, 2024

Editor's Picks

Oldham-born fighter takes helm of East Leeds MMA team

What is Neurodiversity?

East Leeds care home residents relive seaside memories

Seacroft council housing scheme makes a splash with tribute to swimming champ Doris

Leeds mental health charity sets out to banish ‘saddest day of the year’ myth

Finding Light in Life’s Darkest Moments

East Leeds Hub Launches Lifeline for Seniors

Firework ‘spectacular’ set for Temple Newsam

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