East Side Story

Donation hits right note for Garforth Brass band

January 27, 2026

Ancient East Leeds discoveries reveal fascinating highway through history

January 16, 2026

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

An exhibition in the Old Fire Station in Gipton has brought two powerful national photo displays to East Leeds, shining a stark light on threats facing the NHS and the...

January 27, 2026 - By Janine Griffiths

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

By Janine Griffiths

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

By Janine Griffiths

Women’s Cycling Sessions – Harehills Park

By Janine Griffiths

Kippax Gets Ready to Celebrate with a Festive Christmas Event

By Janine Griffiths

Gipton Gears Up for a Sparkling Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire Station

By Janine Griffiths

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

An exhibition in the Old Fire Station in Gipton has brought two powerful national photo displays to East Leeds, shining a stark light on threats facing the NHS and the people who rely

January 27, 2026

by Janine Griffiths

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

December 22, 2025

East Leeds schoolchildren learn life-saving skills at St James’s

December 15, 2025

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

by Janine Griffiths

Getting Clean: How a bar of soap became a lifeline for others

by Janine Griffiths

Reimagining breast health, one bra at a time

by Janine Griffiths

Rob Burrow’s Legacy Lives On in Seacroft Hospital

by Janine Griffiths

The East Leeds Campaigner Taking on Period Poverty Head First

by Janine Griffiths

Gipton·Health

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

January 27, 2026

An exhibition in the Old Fire Station in Gipton has brought two powerful national photo displays to East Leeds, shining a stark light on

East Leeds·Harehills·Health·healthy living

Harehills Community Gathers to Share Plant Based Traditions

January 27, 2026

A powerful Veganuary session at the Chatty Café in East Leeds revealed profound personal journeys, cultural traditions, and ethical convictions behind the plant-based lifestyle.

Health·Healthcare

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

December 22, 2025

A volunteer service offering extra care and comfort to patients in Leeds’ Emergency Departments is expanding – and people in East Leeds are being

East Leeds·Harehills·Health·Healthcare·Latest News

East Leeds schoolchildren learn life-saving skills at St James’s

December 15, 2025

Year 6 pupils from a primary school near St James’s University Hospital were given a hands-on introduction to healthcare during a visit to the

Latest News

Gipton·Health

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

January 27, 2026

An exhibition in the Old Fire Station in Gipton has brought two powerful national photo displays to East Leeds, shining a stark light on

Breaking Down Barriers·Business·Chapeltown

A new collective uplifts black creatives in Chapeltown

January 27, 2026

In a quiet corner of Chapeltown, Karen Williams is building something she long felt the city was missing. Her new shop, The Sanyan Collective,

Environment·Roundhay·Wildlife

Volunteers invited to help plant 3,000 trees in Roundhay

January 27, 2026

Residents are being invited to take part in a major new tree-planting project in Roundhay, organised by the Roundhay Environmental Action Project (REAP). The

East Leeds·Harehills·Health·healthy living

Harehills Community Gathers to Share Plant Based Traditions

January 27, 2026

A powerful Veganuary session at the Chatty Café in East Leeds revealed profound personal journeys, cultural traditions, and ethical convictions behind the plant-based lifestyle.

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·East Leeds·Roundhay

East Leeds Author Champions Reading with Bite Sized Fantasy

January 27, 2026

A writer from East Leeds is channelling dreams, imagination and a deep love of storytelling into a growing fantasy universe that began, unexpectedly, with

Chapeltown·Community·Community Organisations·Community Spirit

Have your say on Chapeltown’s future

January 27, 2026

Residents in Chapeltown are being urged to share their experiences, frustrations and hopes for the future, as the Chapeltown Neighbourhood Forum gathers the final

Chapeltown·General News·Harehills

£2,500 prize for Harehills empty home organisation

January 27, 2026

Leeds-based charity LATCH (Leeds Action To Create Homes) has been announced as a joint third-place winner in the nationwide Selco Community Heroes campaign, securing

Garforth·General News·Latest News

Donation hits right note for Garforth Brass band

January 27, 2026

Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire has donated £250 to help young musicians across East Leeds continue their love of playing brass instruments. The housebuilder decided to

Boxing·Burmantofts·Harehills·Sports

An East Leeds Fighter Reflects on a Life in the Ring

January 26, 2026

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

General News

Have your say on Halton Moor cycling, walking and wheeling proposals

January 21, 2026

Leeds City Council is proposing to introduce new measures on streets surrounding schools in Middleton and Halton Moor to improve access to schools and

Garforth·General News

Green light for new Garforth cash machine

January 16, 2026

A new cash machine will be installed at Garforth Mini Market after plans were approved by Leeds City Council. Cash machine firm NCR Atleos

Diverse Communities·Education·Harehills

Leeds Pupils Call for Citywide Stand Against Racism

January 16, 2026

A group of East Leeds schoolchildren have been sharing their vision for a more inclusive city after presenting their anti-racism ideas at a meeting

Areas in Focus: Gipton

Gipton·Health

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

January 27, 2026

An exhibition in the Old Fire Station in Gipton has brought two powerful national photo displays to East Leeds, shining a stark light on

Arts & Culture·Culture·Gipton·Seacroft·What's On

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

January 16, 2026

Burns Night celebrations are coming to East Leeds this January, with two lively community events marking the occasion. Gipton’s Old Fire Station hosts a

General News·Gipton·Health

Pedal Power Connects Gipton Community

November 20, 2025

Residents of Gipton and surrounding areas had the chance to get active and explore their neighbourhoods in a new way, thanks to a free

Gipton·National holidays and festivals·What's On

Gipton Gears Up for a Sparkling Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire Station

November 9, 2025

Gipton is set to shine bright this festive season as the community comes together for the annual Festive Lights Switch-On at The Old Fire

Areas in Focus: Seacroft

Arts & Culture·Culture·Gipton·Seacroft·What's On

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

January 16, 2026

Burns Night celebrations are coming to East Leeds this January, with two lively community events marking the occasion. Gipton’s Old Fire Station hosts a

General News·Seacroft

Council appoints heating contractor at Seacroft flats

December 16, 2025

Council chiefs have awarded a contract of over £1 million to resolve heating problems at two Leeds flats – including one in Seacroft. Clade

General News·Latest News·Seacroft

Demolition work sets stage for regeneration of eyesore Seacroft flats

December 3, 2025

Demolition work is in full swing at an eyesore complex of empty flats as Leeds City Council pushes forward with plans to transform the

History & Heritage

Crossgates·Culture·History & Heritage

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

November 17, 2025

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

Crossgates·East Leeds·History & Heritage·Remembrance

Remembering the Barnbow Lasses

November 10, 2025

Councillor Pauline Grahame has laid a poppy wreath at the Barnbow Lasses memorial in Manston Park, Crossgates, to honour the women who lost their

Community·Community Spaces·History & Heritage·Micklefield

The Pub That Held a Village Together: Micklefield Misses the Blands Arms

November 7, 2025

For years, the Blands Arms stood as more than just a public house in Micklefield, Leeds – It was the village’s living room, a

Community·General News·History & Heritage·Latest News

Leeds Hosts Landmark Senegalese Visit

September 15, 2025

Leeds played host to a landmark visit from the Senegalese Ambassador to the United Kingdom, General Cheikh Wade, who met with the city’s Senegalese

History & Heritage·Temple Newsham

Curators taken to tusk as Temple Newsam mammoth clean-up gets under way

October 10, 2024

A gigantic mammoth tusk unearthed from a Yorkshire coal mine has been carefully conserved during one of the city’s most unusual clean-up jobs. The

Community Organisations·General News·History & Heritage

A stitch in time sees family reunited with Suffragette’s precious wedding dress

August 12, 2024

Three generations inspired by the story of their Suffragette ancestor have been reunited with the stunning wedding dress she wore more than a century

Climate + Environment

Climate·East Leeds·Harehills

Rain Can’t Stop Harehills Going Green

October 2, 2025

Harehills turned out in force for the Our Planet Our Neighbourhood community day at the Compton Centre, proving that not even a grey and

Climate·General News·Harehills

Harehills Unites For a Greener Future

September 11, 2025

In the heart of Harehills, a powerful sense of community is blossoming, and it’s all coming together for a very special day. Mark your

Climate·Community·East Leeds·Harehills

Eco-catwalk challenges stereotypes in Harehills

July 10, 2025

Upcycled fashion, storytelling and community spirit will come together in a unique runway show at this year’s Gledhow Valley Green Fair. Textiles & Tales

Climate·General News·Temple Newsham

Temple Newsam engraving celebrated as Leeds celebrates climate and nature

October 10, 2024

Libraries in Leeds are displaying books celebrating nature and climate action this week in a bid to inspire a new chapter in the city’s

Community Arts & Culture

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·East Leeds·Roundhay

East Leeds Author Champions Reading with Bite Sized Fantasy

January 27, 2026

A writer from East Leeds is channelling dreams, imagination and a deep love of storytelling into a growing fantasy universe that began, unexpectedly, with

Arts & Culture·Culture·Gipton·Seacroft·What's On

Celebrate Burns Night on the East Side

January 16, 2026

Burns Night celebrations are coming to East Leeds this January, with two lively community events marking the occasion. Gipton’s Old Fire Station hosts a

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·East Leeds

East Leeds Venues Encouraged to Apply for Access Support

January 12, 2026

Disabled artists and audiences in West Yorkshire, including those in East Leeds, are set to benefit from new investment aimed at improving accessibility across

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Diverse Communities·Harehills

Community cinema afternoon returns to Harehills

January 12, 2026

On Saturday 17 January 2026, Harehills will open its doors to a family-friendly film event. The Senegalese Community Leeds, working with Hyde Park Picture

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Women’s Cycling Sessions – Harehills Park

Kippax Gets Ready to Celebrate with a Festive Christmas Event

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