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African creativity takes centre stage across Leeds in June

Residents in Chapeltown, Harehills and across East Leeds are being invited to take part in a week-long celebration of African arts, culture and creativity

May 30, 2026

Arts & Culture·Chapeltown·East Leeds·Festival

CBeebies Star George Webster Set to Bring “Kids Mayhem” to Aberford Literature Festival

The Aberford Literature Festival is set for a major highlight this summer as BAFTA- winning presenter and author George Webster prepares to headline a

May 2, 2026

Aberford·Arts & Culture·Festival·Literature

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns

The acclaimed Leeds Palestinian Film Festival (LPFF) returns for its 11th edition from November 12 to December 6, 2025, presenting over three weeks of

November 3, 2025

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·Events·Festival·What's On

Leftover treasure at Leeds festival could help feed and clothe communities

Mountains of perfectly good food, camping gear, and other items will be abandoned at this year’s Leeds Festival and volunteers are being invited to

July 19, 2025

Arts & Culture·East Leeds·Festival

I come from

Many people are asking me,” where are you coming from?” I come from where the light has been changed to darkness. I come from

April 13, 2025

Arts & Culture·poetry

Jump Leads on Harehills Lane

Toddler with a lollipop, jumping off the kerb between parked cars outside the kebab shop. Phone shop altercation ends with pushing, laughter and

April 13, 2025

Arts & Culture·General News·poetry

Poetry Night at The Old Fire Station Brings Yorkshire’s Literary Heritage to Life

Poetry lovers, mark your calendars—The Old Fire Station is set to host an Open Mic Poetry Night on Friday, 9th May 2025. This special

March 3, 2025

Art·Arts & Culture·Culture·poetry·What's On

Space 2 Grow at their 20th Anniversary

Space 2 is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Old Fire station in Gipton, and we went along to see what it had on

March 16, 2023

Art·Arts & Culture·Burmantofts·Community Organisations·Events·Gipton·Seacroft

Fun for Kids and Adults This February

East Leeds is home to many fantastic local organisations offering various opportunities for children this February and beyond. From sports clubs to music classes,

January 31, 2023

Areas·Arts & Culture·Community Organisations·Events

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African creativity takes centre stage across Leeds in June

CBeebies Star George Webster Set to Bring “Kids Mayhem” to Aberford Literature Festival

Leeds Palestinian Film Festival returns

Leftover treasure at Leeds festival could help feed and clothe communities

I come from

Jump Leads on Harehills Lane

Poetry Night at The Old Fire Station Brings Yorkshire’s Literary Heritage to Life

Fun for Kids and Adults This February

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Crossgates walk brings East Leeds history to life

New Seacroft business units will raise cash for council

The seeds of ‘sunburn’: How an inhaler and a car battery fuel leeds’ most haunting new duo

Over 250 affordable homes built in East Leeds

Lee Murtagh making actors out of boxers

Roundhay Festival Wraps Up After Three Days Of Music

Marquee and music greet Seacroft’s newest school pupils

Campaigners fight to save historic East Leeds pub

Garforth Woman Marks 11 Years At Leeds Food Bank

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