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Scot FC Brings Hope and Football to East Leeds

In East Leeds, a grassroots community revolution started when three young children gathered to kick a ball around Seacroft. Founder Stacey Hubbard originally established

July 27, 2026

Football·Seacroft·Sports

Girls’ Cricket Set To Expand In East Leeds

Girls in East Leeds are set for more opportunities to train and play cricket as a local club expands its junior section. Colton Institute

July 27, 2026

Community·Cricket·Sports·Temple Newsham

SWARCLIFFE’S CALLAN BURKE DETERMINED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL KICKBOXER

Until now kickboxer Callan Burke was typical of a generation of young people who’ve enjoyed combat sports training and competing on a semi-professional basis

July 20, 2026

Boxing·Sports

Harehills football event raises support for local family

While the FIFA World Cup has showcased football on the global stage, a community tournament in Harehills demonstrated how the sport can also unite

July 20, 2026

Football·Fundraising·Sports

World Cup Dream Brought to West Yorkshire

A grassroots football tournament brought the magic of the World Cup directly to Leeds children. The event united local families and diverse cultural groups

July 20, 2026

Community·Community Spirit·Football·Seacroft·Sports

Lee Murtagh making actors out of boxers

Thirteen-year-old local lad Jayven Koroma agrees that when he started attending classes at Lee Murtagh’s Bethlehem Boxing Club in Richmond Hill he never expected

July 6, 2026

Arts & Culture·Boxing·Entertainment·Richmond Hill·Sports·Theatre