East Side Story

Community Fridge Opens Its Doors Again

April 24, 2026

Community Concerns in Gipton and Harehills Prompt Action

April 24, 2026

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in the ward to promote the forthcoming...

April 24, 2026 - By Catherine Louise Turner

Bee Gees Tribute and Banana Jousting Announced for Temple Newsam Food Festival

By Janine Griffiths

Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

By Janine Griffiths

Beer festival returns to Roundhay

By Janine Griffiths

Leeds Residents Invited to Join Friendly Community Sewing Project

By Janine Griffiths

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

By Janine Griffiths

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 record in 2026, after celebrating his 400th parkrun last

April 1, 2026

by Janine Griffiths

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

January 27, 2026

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

December 22, 2025

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

by Janine Griffiths

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

Health·Healthcare·Seacroft

Seacroft Diagnostic Centre set for expansion under NHS investment plan

April 24, 2026

The Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds is set to expand as part of a major national programme to improve access to

Health·Healthcare·Literature

The Woman Turning a Lifetime of Pain Into Strength

April 17, 2026

A woman who has spent nearly her entire life in the grip of sickle cell disease has opened up about the relentless pain that

Crossgates·East Leeds·Fitness·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Sports

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

April 1, 2026

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

Health·Healthcare·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

New four legged recruit brings warmth to Rob Burrow Centre

April 1, 2026

A therapy dog has joined the team at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, offering comfort and calm to families across East

Latest News

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

April 24, 2026

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

Education·Holidays·Seacroft

Seacroft Comes Alive for Leeds East Easter Egg Hunt

April 24, 2026

What started as a simple idea quickly turned into something much bigger, as families gathered across Seacroft for Leeds East Academy’s Easter egg hunt

Community·Community Organisations·FoodCycle

Community Fridge Opens Its Doors Again

April 24, 2026

The Community Fridge at St James Manston Parish Hall is inviting residents to stock up on affordable groceries while helping to prevent good food

Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Postal Vote Packs Arrive as Leeds Prepares for 7 May Local Election

April 24, 2026

Postal voters across Leeds are now receiving their voting packs ahead of the local election on Thursday 7 May. Residents already registered for postal

Health·Healthcare·Seacroft

Seacroft Diagnostic Centre set for expansion under NHS investment plan

April 24, 2026

The Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds is set to expand as part of a major national programme to improve access to

Crime·Gipton·Harehills·Police

Community Concerns in Gipton and Harehills Prompt Action

April 24, 2026

Police and partner agencies have taken action against unsafe vehicles and environmental offences in Gipton and Harehills as part of a coordinated effort to

East Leeds·Festival·Temple Newsham·What's On

Bee Gees Tribute and Banana Jousting Announced for Temple Newsam Food Festival

April 24, 2026

The full entertainment line-up has been revealed for the second annual Temple Newsam Food Festival, taking place on 15 and 16 August 2026 at

Arts & Culture·East Leeds·General News·News

East Side Story Takes to the Airwaves on Chapel FM

April 24, 2026

East Side Story has been featured on local radio and joined Chapel FM to discuss the issues shaping East Leeds and what listeners can

Business·Community·History & Heritage

Granite Anniversary: W Uttley Ltd Celebrates 90 years of Unshakeable Strength in Crossgates

April 17, 2026

While many associate long anniversaries with precious gems, one Crossgates institution is marking a milestone that feels much more permanent. W Uttley Ltd, the family-run jewellery

Health·Healthcare·Literature

The Woman Turning a Lifetime of Pain Into Strength

April 17, 2026

A woman who has spent nearly her entire life in the grip of sickle cell disease has opened up about the relentless pain that

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

April 17, 2026

He has spent two years chairing one of Leeds’ most diverse community committees, and six months as chief whip keeping the city’s Labour group

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

April 17, 2026

Most of us deal with the same everyday frustrations in our neighbourhoods: bins that don’t get collected on time, litter being dropped on the

Local Elections

Garforth·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

April 24, 2026

The absence of David Butterfield, the Reform UK candidate for Garforth & Swillington, was a key talking point at both hustings events recently held in

Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Postal Vote Packs Arrive as Leeds Prepares for 7 May Local Election

April 24, 2026

Postal voters across Leeds are now receiving their voting packs ahead of the local election on Thursday 7 May. Residents already registered for postal

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics

Cllr Luke Farley on the daily decisions shaping democracy in Leeds

April 17, 2026

He has spent two years chairing one of Leeds’ most diverse community committees, and six months as chief whip keeping the city’s Labour group

Burmantofts·East Leeds·Leeds City Council·Local elections·Politics

Ever wondered what your local councillor does?

April 17, 2026

Most of us deal with the same everyday frustrations in our neighbourhoods: bins that don’t get collected on time, litter being dropped on the

Garforth·Local elections·Politics

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

April 11, 2026

The local election to be held on the 7th of May 2026, Leeds could be the most fascinating contest in 16 years, when potentially, Leeds City Council could go into

Local elections

Key dates announced ahead of elections on 7 May

March 19, 2026

Residents across Leeds are being urged to check they are ready to vote ahead of the local election on 7 May, with important deadlines

Local elections·News·Politics

Local Elections Are Coming, And You Will Need Photo ID

April 18, 2023

The UK’s new voter ID law is a wrong and undemocratic policy. I am stating right up top; this article should not be needed.

Killingbeck·Leeds City Council·Local elections·MPs and Councillors·Politics·Seacroft

A Day in The Life of a Councillor

March 1, 2023

Being a councillor is a very unique and varied role, and no two days are the same. It is one of the most important

Areas in Focus: Seacroft

Education·Holidays·Seacroft

Seacroft Comes Alive for Leeds East Easter Egg Hunt

April 24, 2026

What started as a simple idea quickly turned into something much bigger, as families gathered across Seacroft for Leeds East Academy’s Easter egg hunt

Health·Healthcare·Seacroft

Seacroft Diagnostic Centre set for expansion under NHS investment plan

April 24, 2026

The Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds is set to expand as part of a major national programme to improve access to

healthy living·Seacroft

Kentmere cooking club becomes lifeline for local families

April 11, 2026

In Seacroft, something special is simmering. It is not just the smell of chocolate chip cookies or melting burgers. It is the quiet transformation

History & Heritage

Business·Community·History & Heritage

Granite Anniversary: W Uttley Ltd Celebrates 90 years of Unshakeable Strength in Crossgates

April 17, 2026

While many associate long anniversaries with precious gems, one Crossgates institution is marking a milestone that feels much more permanent. W Uttley Ltd, the family-run jewellery

Crossgates·History & Heritage

Crossgates Library Put Up for Auction

April 1, 2026

The saga of the old Crossgates Library building on Farm Road has had a significant update. On 25th March, the site was put up

Garforth·History & Heritage·Micklefield

130 YEARS ON: THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN MICKLEFIELD

March 19, 2026

The 30th of April is usually a day for spring blossoms and the first real warmth of the sun. But in Micklefield and surrounding village communities, it’s a

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

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

Arts & Culture·East Leeds·General News·News

East Side Story Takes to the Airwaves on Chapel FM

April 24, 2026

East Side Story has been featured on local radio and joined Chapel FM to discuss the issues shaping East Leeds and what listeners can

Art·Arts & Culture·Community·Crossgates·Culture·Festival·What's On

Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

April 11, 2026

Residents in East Leeds are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in a creative community project that will bring a

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·East Leeds·Harehills

Young women challenge health inequality in powerful new Leeds exhibition

April 1, 2026

A new exhibition at the Thackray Museum of Medicine is handing the microphone to young people who say healthcare has too often ignored voices

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Culture

How East Street Arts Changed the Face of Leeds

March 19, 2026

Sometimes the biggest cultural shifts start quietly. Long before East Street Arts became a home for hundreds of creatives, its founders Jon Wakeman and

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Community Fridge Opens Its Doors Again

Community Concerns in Gipton and Harehills Prompt Action

A ‘Two-Horse Race’ Missing a Rider

Bee Gees Tribute and Banana Jousting Announced for Temple Newsam Food Festival

Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

Beer festival returns to Roundhay

Leeds Residents Invited to Join Friendly Community Sewing Project

Lantern Workshops Open as Volunteers Sought for Manston Park Parade

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