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Chapeltown Youth Centre Seeks Approval for 3G Pitch

Plans for a new all weather sports pitch in Chapeltown could give young people across East Leeds more opportunities to play sport throughout the

February 4, 2026

Chapeltown·Football·Sports

Harehills Superstars Wanted to Help Restore Bowling Green

Harehills Park Bowling Club is calling on local residents to become Harehills Superstars as volunteers help prepare the greens for the winter season. The

February 4, 2026

Bowling·Fitness·Harehills·Volunteering

An East Leeds Fighter Reflects on a Life in the Ring

Crawford Ashley remains a towering figure on the Leeds boxing scene and describes the press conference prior to his 1993 fight with Michael Nunn

January 26, 2026

Boxing·Burmantofts·Harehills·Sports

First boxing steps at 21 and now fighting at Leeds arena on massive show

Joe Hardy didn’t take up boxing until 21 and now at 30 he’s fighting on the undercard at Leeds Arena. Hardy will meet rising

December 14, 2025

Boxing·Garforth·Sports

East Leeds boxer describes undercard fight as a blessing

East Leeds boxer Ellis Ward is frequently described as ‘the hottest prospect in Leeds at present’ and is busily preparing for his bout at

December 9, 2025

Boxing·East Leeds·General News·Sports

East Leeds Keevah Winning Title on Major Yorkshire Thai Boxing Show

Keevah Render, 13, from East Leeds’ Cross Gates, is celebrating a European title win after a standout performance at the Hitman show held at

December 9, 2025

Boxing·Crossgates·Sports

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

Jo Jo Callaghan enjoyed her boxing classes as a child and now over twenty years later the 37-year-old East Leeds lass has just made

November 11, 2025

Boxing·East End Park·East Leeds·Richmond Hill·Sports

Leeds Boxer Targets Diamond Belt After Strong Debut

A new bare-knuckle fighter from East Leeds has announced his arrival on the professional scene, drawing his debut match on a major Yorkshire card

November 3, 2025

Boxing·East Leeds·Sports

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

East Leeds Community Unite to Help Refugee Become Doctor

In the heart of Harehills, a football tournament became much more than a game – it became a lifeline for one young man, and

August 6, 2025

Community·Diverse Communities·East Leeds·Football·Harehills·Refugee Voices·Refugees·Sports

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Chapeltown Youth Centre Seeks Approval for 3G Pitch

Harehills Superstars Wanted to Help Restore Bowling Green

An East Leeds Fighter Reflects on a Life in the Ring

First boxing steps at 21 and now fighting at Leeds arena on massive show

East Leeds boxer describes undercard fight as a blessing

East Leeds Keevah Winning Title on Major Yorkshire Thai Boxing Show

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

Leeds Boxer Targets Diamond Belt After Strong Debut

Oldham-born fighter takes helm of East Leeds MMA team

East Leeds Community Unite to Help Refugee Become Doctor

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£32m care hub approved for Chapel Allerton Hospital

Seacroft welcomes new youth mental health drop in

Leeds surgeon retires after 40 years saving lives

New free programme offers a fresh start for East Leeds entrepreneurs

Local Job Fair Aims to Open Doors for East Leeds Residents

Lantern Parade to Light Up Cross Gates This February

Gordons backs Harehills children’s charity CATCH in new partnership

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