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Sports

LEEDS TEEN ARCHIE BUILDING MMA CAREER AT SEACROFT’S IMA GYM

A teenager from Moortown who made his debut on the recent Combat Challenge MMA show in Bradford has been praised for having ‘the heart,

June 1, 2026

Boxing·Moortown·Sports

The Social Netball Boom Sweeping East Leeds

A growing netball movement is bringing women across East Leeds together, creating new friendships, confidence, and community through social sport. From Chapeltown to Harehills,

May 17, 2026

Chapeltown·Community Spirit·East Leeds·General News·Sports

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

An East Leeds athlete who rose to fame as the fastest person to run dressed as wrestler John Cena is now chasing another world

April 1, 2026

Crossgates·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Fitness·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Sports

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