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Community rallies to revive historic Cross Gates centre

Volunteers are hoping to breathe new life into a historic Cross Gates community centre and turn it into a thriving place for local people

October 5, 2026

Community·Community Assets·Community Spaces·Garforth·History & Heritage

BACK FROM THE BRINK: ARE OUR LOCAL SAM SMITH’S PUBS REOPENING THEIR DOORS?

For years, a walk through East Leeds and its surrounding West Yorkshire villages has painted a familiar, sombre picture. Traditional boozers owned by

August 21, 2026

Business·Community·Community Spaces·East Leeds·General News·History & Heritage·Hospitality·Micklefield

Campaigners fight to save historic East Leeds pub

A damaged and derelict East Leeds pub could soon get a new lease of life after being added to a national heritage register. The

July 6, 2026

History & Heritage·Seacroft

NORMANDY FALLS SILENT AS THE NATION REMEMBERS THE 82nd D-DAY ANNIVERSARY

On June 6th world leaders, international partners, and a dwindling fraternity of centenarian veterans gathered across the quiet beaches of northern France to mark the

June 8, 2026

History & Heritage·Remembrance

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

An inspiring celebration of unity and kindness unfolded in Garforth last Tuesday as a new World Peace Flame monument was unveiled by a community

May 2, 2026

Community·Garforth·Remembrance

130-Year-Old Anniversary: A Village Remembers the Peckfield Mining Disaster

I was absolutely delighted to participate along with friends, residents and fellow descendants to join in for a poignant remembrance walk in Micklefield, Leeds 25. This walk served

May 1, 2026

History & Heritage·Micklefield·Remembrance

Granite Anniversary: W Uttley Ltd Celebrates 90 years of Unshakeable Strength in Crossgates

While many associate long anniversaries with precious gems, one Crossgates institution is marking a milestone that feels much more permanent. W Uttley Ltd, the family-run jewellery

April 17, 2026

Business·Community·History & Heritage

Crossgates Library Put Up for Auction

The saga of the old Crossgates Library building on Farm Road has had a significant update. On 25th March, the site was put up

April 1, 2026

Crossgates·History & Heritage

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

The 30th of April is usually a day for spring blossoms and the first real warmth of the sun. But in Micklefield and surrounding village communities, it’s a

March 19, 2026

Garforth·History & Heritage·Micklefield

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

After almost three decades of dedicated service to the East Leeds History and Archaeology Society (ELHAS), Crossgates residents Bob (83) and Jacki (78) Lawrence

November 17, 2025

Crossgates·Culture·History & Heritage

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Community rallies to revive historic Cross Gates centre

BACK FROM THE BRINK: ARE OUR LOCAL SAM SMITH’S PUBS REOPENING THEIR DOORS?

Campaigners fight to save historic East Leeds pub

NORMANDY FALLS SILENT AS THE NATION REMEMBERS THE 82nd D-DAY ANNIVERSARY

Garforth shines as world peace flame milestone inspires next generation

130-Year-Old Anniversary: A Village Remembers the Peckfield Mining Disaster

Granite Anniversary: W Uttley Ltd Celebrates 90 years of Unshakeable Strength in Crossgates

Crossgates Library Put Up for Auction

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

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

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