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Lee Murtagh’s East End park boxing show report

Many of the approaching 300 strong crowd attending Bethlehem Boxing Club’s latest show might have expected to be ‘Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon’ but

August 17, 2026

Boxing·Burmantofts·Sports

Scot FC Brings Hope and Football to East Leeds

In East Leeds, a grassroots community revolution started when three young children gathered to kick a ball around Seacroft. Founder Stacey Hubbard originally established

July 27, 2026

Football·Seacroft·Sports

Girls’ Cricket Set To Expand In East Leeds

Girls in East Leeds are set for more opportunities to train and play cricket as a local club expands its junior section. Colton Institute

July 27, 2026

Community·Cricket·Sports·Temple Newsham

SWARCLIFFE’S CALLAN BURKE DETERMINED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL KICKBOXER

Until now kickboxer Callan Burke was typical of a generation of young people who’ve enjoyed combat sports training and competing on a semi-professional basis

July 20, 2026

Boxing·Sports

Harehills football event raises support for local family

While the FIFA World Cup has showcased football on the global stage, a community tournament in Harehills demonstrated how the sport can also unite

July 20, 2026

Football·Fundraising·Sports

World Cup Dream Brought to West Yorkshire

A grassroots football tournament brought the magic of the World Cup directly to Leeds children. The event united local families and diverse cultural groups

July 20, 2026

Community·Community Spirit·Football·Seacroft·Sports

Lee Murtagh making actors out of boxers

Thirteen-year-old local lad Jayven Koroma agrees that when he started attending classes at Lee Murtagh’s Bethlehem Boxing Club in Richmond Hill he never expected

July 6, 2026

Arts & Culture·Boxing·Entertainment·Richmond Hill·Sports·Theatre

Mount St Mary’s Opens Doors for 26/27 Season

Mount St Mary’s Football Club is calling on players across East Leeds to join its ranks for the 2026/27 season. The club, based in

July 6, 2026

Football·Sports·What's On

The Seacroft cycling group putting people before pedals

Seacroft Cycles is proving that cycling is not just about bikes, it is about people, community connection, and personal empowerment. The community bike project

June 29, 2026

Community·Cycling·Fitness·healthy living·Seacroft·Sports

Free Family Cycling Event Comes to Harehills Park

Families in East Leeds are being invited to take part in a free cycling event at Harehills Park, offering the chance to learn new

June 22, 2026

Community·Cycling·Sports·What's On

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Lee Murtagh’s East End park boxing show report

Scot FC Brings Hope and Football to East Leeds

Girls’ Cricket Set To Expand In East Leeds

SWARCLIFFE’S CALLAN BURKE DETERMINED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL KICKBOXER

Harehills football event raises support for local family

World Cup Dream Brought to West Yorkshire

Lee Murtagh making actors out of boxers

Mount St Mary’s Opens Doors for 26/27 Season

The Seacroft cycling group putting people before pedals

Free Family Cycling Event Comes to Harehills Park

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