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Community Champion from Crossgates Scoops Top Honour

A volunteer from Crossgates has been recognised for his dedication to helping vulnerable people after winning a major honour at this year’s Yorkshire Choice

June 22, 2026

Crossgates

Community Asked to Join Fun-Filled Fight Against Cancer

People across East Leeds are being invited to pull on their most creative costumes and take part in a charity football match in support

June 8, 2026

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Health·Temple Newsham·What's On

East Leeds Community Pays Respects as Geoff Burrow Laid to Rest

More than 100 people gathered last week to say a final farewell to Geoff Burrow, father of rugby league legend and motor neurone disease

May 1, 2026

Local champions·Seacroft

Community Learning Partnerships Prepares for Fresh Start

Community Learning Partnerships is preparing to leave its base at the Burton Building in East Leeds after more than 30 years, marking the end

March 13, 2026

Community·Community Organisations

The Longest Mile: A Father’s Sahara Vow to Honor Leila Rose Mae

A heartbroken but determined father from Wetherby is preparing to trade the familiar streets of Yorkshire for the unforgiving dunes of the Sahara Desert to

February 18, 2026

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·East Leeds·Wetherby

Leeds charity Touchstone named one of UK’s most inclusive employers

Leeds-based mental health charity Touchstone has been recognised as one of the most inclusive employers in the country, taking the top spot in the

December 8, 2025

East Leeds·Health·Mental Health and Well Being

Garforth & District Lions Club Celebrates 53 Years of Service and Prepares for Christmas

The Garforth & District Lions Club has marked the 53rd anniversary of its charter with a celebration at Garforth Golf Club, bringing together long-standing

November 14, 2025

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Community·Garforth·Kippax·Micklefield·Swillington

Help Neighbours Stay Warm: Zero Waste Leeds Seeks Coat Donations

Zero Waste Leeds has kicked off its annual Winter Coat Appeal, urging residents across the city to donate good-quality second-hand winter coats and clothing.

October 17, 2024

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·East Leeds·General News·News

From Army Life to Age UK: Derek’s Volunteering Journey

Derek, a former soldier, found a new purpose in volunteering with Age UK after joining a study on personalized care. He met Max, his

April 1, 2024

People's Stories

Crossgates Library: Community Battles to Save a Vital Piece of History

The fight to save Crossgates Library continues as Leeds City Council plans to auction it on February 28th, 2024. The community is rallying together

February 9, 2024

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Community Champion from Crossgates Scoops Top Honour

East Leeds Community Pays Respects as Geoff Burrow Laid to Rest

Community Learning Partnerships Prepares for Fresh Start

Leeds charity Touchstone named one of UK’s most inclusive employers

From Army Life to Age UK: Derek’s Volunteering Journey

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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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