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SUNDERLAND MOGGY’S 86-MILE HITCHHIKE ENDS SAFELY IN WEST YORKSHIRE FERAL COLONY

A missing ginger cat named Ginge has been reunited with his owner after a stunning 11-month disappearance that took him nearly 100 miles from home. The friendly ginger

August 23, 2026

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CASH IN OR SHUT DOWN? THE POLARISING REALITY OF LEEDS FESTIVAL ON THE EAST ECONOMY

As 75,000 music fans pack their bags for the short migration to Bramham Park, a completely different kind of preparation is taking place behind

August 23, 2026

Aberford·Barwick-in-Elmet & Potterton·Bramham·Business·Clifford·Community·Crossgates·Garforth·General News·Kippax·Micklefield·Scholes·Seacroft·Thorner·Wetherby

BRAMHAM PARK BRACES FOR 75,000 FANS AS LEEDS FESTIVAL UNLEASHES HISTORIC ARENA OVERHAUL

The quiet, stately grounds of Bramham Park are about to transform into a thriving metropolis of alternative youth culture. From Thursday 27 August to

August 22, 2026

Aberford·Art·Arts & Culture·Barwick-in-Elmet & Potterton·Bramham·Community·Festival·General News·Thorner

AINSLEY HARRIOTT MBE COOKS UP A TREAT AT NEWLY UPGRADED MARTIN HOUSE

Much-loved television chef Ainsley Harriott MBE brought his trademark energy and kitchen expertise to Martin House Children’s Hospice this week, trading the studio spotlight for

August 21, 2026

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WETHERSPOONS SILENCES THE DIGITAL CACOPHONY: WHY TIM MARTIN IS KEEPING IT QUIET

In a major shift that has delighted traditionalists and stunned the smartphone generation, JD Wetherspoon has announced a strict immediate ban on customers playing

August 21, 2026

Business·Community·Community Spaces·Crossgates·Garforth·General News·Hospitality·News·Wetherby

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

Curry and Chaos: Award-Winning Micklefield Takeaway Battles Temporary Traffic Light Woes

From a small kitchen in a West Yorkshire village to winning Outstanding Takeaway of the Year, Bengal Cottage has transformed into Micklefield’s ultimate culinary crown. Known for its authentic

July 27, 2026

General News·Micklefield·Road Safety·Transport

Residents raise concerns over Skelton AI datacentres

A group of 100 Leeds residents has formed an action group to oppose Microsoft’s construction of three Hyperscale AI Datacentre buildings in Skelton. The

July 27, 2026

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Bowls is a ‘lifeline’ for partially sighted David

A partially sighted bowls player from East Leeds is encouraging more people to take up the sport, which he describes as a ‘social lifeline’

June 21, 2026

Bowling·General News

Chapel FM event helps celebrate Refugee Week in Leeds

By Helen Fay The VOICES Network, a project of the Red Cross, has been celebrating Refugee Week across the nation. To celebrate Refugee Week

June 21, 2026

Chapel FM·General News·Seacroft

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CASH IN OR SHUT DOWN? THE POLARISING REALITY OF LEEDS FESTIVAL ON THE EAST ECONOMY

BRAMHAM PARK BRACES FOR 75,000 FANS AS LEEDS FESTIVAL UNLEASHES HISTORIC ARENA OVERHAUL

WETHERSPOONS SILENCES THE DIGITAL CACOPHONY: WHY TIM MARTIN IS KEEPING IT QUIET

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

Curry and Chaos: Award-Winning Micklefield Takeaway Battles Temporary Traffic Light Woes

Residents raise concerns over Skelton AI datacentres

Bowls is a ‘lifeline’ for partially sighted David

Chapel FM event helps celebrate Refugee Week in Leeds

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CASH IN OR SHUT DOWN? THE POLARISING REALITY OF LEEDS FESTIVAL ON THE EAST ECONOMY

BRAMHAM PARK BRACES FOR 75,000 FANS AS LEEDS FESTIVAL UNLEASHES HISTORIC ARENA OVERHAUL

WETHERSPOONS SILENCES THE DIGITAL CACOPHONY: WHY TIM MARTIN IS KEEPING IT QUIET

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

Seacroft hero honoured on 81st VJ day anniversary

Garforth garden centre becomes home to new show site

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