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York Road Baths: Blue plaque celebrates remarkable life of swimmer Doris Storey

Leeds Civic Trust has announced its 208th blue plaque will celebrate the life of East Leeds swimming champion Doris Storey. Champion swimmer Doris trained

March 5, 2026

Burmantofts·General News·News

Donation hits right note for Garforth Brass band

Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire has donated £250 to help young musicians across East Leeds continue their love of playing brass instruments. The housebuilder decided to

January 27, 2026

Garforth·General News·News

Ancient East Leeds discoveries reveal fascinating highway through history

Ancient artefacts unearthed and collected during the construction of a huge Leeds transport project have been preserved at a Leeds museum. Spanning more than

January 16, 2026

East Leeds·General News·News

Free workshops to provide Steps to Business for budding East Leeds entrepreneurs

Aspiring Leeds entrepreneurs have been invited to sign up for a free programme designed to equip them with the essential knowledge, skills and inspiration

January 16, 2026

Chapeltown·General News·News

East Leeds children step into police roles for knife crime project

Pupils in Leeds have stepped into the shoes of West Yorkshire Police as part of a groundbreaking youth knife crime project. For the first

December 16, 2025

General News·Halton·News

East Leeds schoolchildren learn life-saving skills at St James’s

Year 6 pupils from a primary school near St James’s University Hospital were given a hands-on introduction to healthcare during a visit to the

December 15, 2025

East Leeds·Harehills·Health·Healthcare·News

Garforth pub reopens doors after major refurbishment

The Fly Line pub is now open, boasting an investment of over £313,000, which has transformed the well-loved community pub to feature a host

December 3, 2025

Garforth·General News·News

Demolition work sets stage for regeneration of eyesore Seacroft flats

Demolition work is in full swing at an eyesore complex of empty flats as Leeds City Council pushes forward with plans to transform the

December 3, 2025

General News·News·Seacroft

Seacroft centenarian shares secret to long life

A 100-year-old resident at a care home in Seacroft as marked her birthday by giving advice for leading a long and happy life. Rosalinde

November 11, 2025

General News·News·Seacroft

Lots happening at Gipton’s Old Fire Station in November

The Old Fire Station in Gipton has lots going on during November – including the Christmas lights switch on. The Switch On event is

November 5, 2025

General News·Gipton·News

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