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Our story. Your story
We are a passionate team devoted to creating outstanding experiences. Our mission is to deliver reliable, innovative solutions fueled by a commitment to quality and a genuine drive to surpass expectations.
Have a story to share? Let us help you bring your vision to life. We're here to provide a digital platform that amplifies the voices of the North Leeds community.
Business owners, share your highs and navigate your lows with us. Together, your stories and journeys will shape this platform. It’s built for you, fostering unity and creating a space to inform, connect, and inspire. Welcome aboard—this journey is one without limits.


Our history
From modest beginnings, we've grown through unwavering dedication and a commitment to continuous improvement. Each step has reinforced our core belief in the power of collaboration and the importance of integrity. We're passionate about what we do, and we're excited to share our story with you.
Potter Newton Park
Chapetown, a lovely, clean, family park sat awaiting patiently for the West Indian carnival only weeks away
Not only a well kept park for those who wish to walk the perimeter, or the skate park and tennis courts, for hobbies and sports, freely available, to all, then for those who wish to involve one another, in the weekend Run
Not least, cycling preficency tests that is just some highlights of whats on offer for all of the community of all ages, cultures and lifestyles.







This mini gallery of photo memories charts a decade in the life of Moortown.
They tern back the clock to the 1970s and feature shops and local landmarks as well as news stories making the headlines during the decade. They showcase different aspects of a community as well as Moor Allerton before large scale retail development took hold and feature a range of news stories from back in the day.



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Beyond the ordinary
This is where our journey begins. Get to know our business and what we do, and how we're committed to quality and great service. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.












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In whatever way possible, reading our publications, online or in print, using local businesses and services.
Or send us your content, stories, art whatever it maybe we are interested to hear from you, use the send content section on our website and follow the instructions
Alternativley, if your hosting a event let us know, or for a media package for advertising , let us represent your brand locally and contact us for a discovery call today on 07918004220
and Thank you.

Record Fairs Locally


It's coming back in a big way.
About Leeds Record Fair
Leeds Record Fair is a standout event for record collectors. Now in its eighth year of monthly fairs, it is recognised as one of the most prominent UK record fairs. While vinyl records are the main focus, attendees can also discover a selection of CDs. Top record sellers from Yorkshire, London, Newcastle, Middlesborough, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Southport and other places. A great selection of vinyl LPs and singles - 85 tables in 2 halls. At each fair there will be around 100,000 rare and collectable records and lots of bargains, so there should be something for everyone. Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, including Punk, Mod, Ska, 2 Tone, Soul, Funk, Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, Northern Soul, R 'n' B, Disco, Pop, Indie, Grunge, Rock, Reggae, Japanese Pressings, Heavy Metal, Psych, Prog, Rock 'n' Roll, Surf, Rockabilly, Synth, Techno, Trance, Ambient, Drum and Bass, Doo Wop, Country, Afrobeat, Soundracks and more.
Event Highlights
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Quality vinyl records covering all music genres.
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Two halls to explore - the 1976 hall and 1981 hall, just a minute's walk apart.
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Great selection of CDs also available.
Record collectors can browse through a wide array of genres that cater to all tastes. With over 40 stallholders, there will be loads of rare albums and collectable 45s and some great bargains.




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Mythos Chapel Allerton: Top-rated Greek restaurant for sale less than two years after opening in Leeds suburb

















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Victor the Camper-van Michaela Matthews from Chapel Allerton the lucky winner.




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A hot summer, get prepared




What's happening in North Leeds this summer?
- Art fairs
- Summer festival
- Food markets
- and much more local businesses offering promotions and open days for jobs and business

Local North Leeds artist Ben Craven produces digital art amongst a e-ccomerce of artistic merchandise, a young man who from his youth has created and been a successful entrepreneur in his work.

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Our Clean UK
Leeds domestic cleaning assistant services, due to launch, with its Re Branded aesthetics and more so, its technology, web/app based, system.
Where sourcing domestic home assistant, to fulfill all of those jobs which are essential in the daily home
Today, with busy family lives, busy careeres and all of the household setting valuable days off to catch up on house work and laundry.
No better than today, considering outside help.
School sports kits, work shirts the freezer needling defrosting and the oven malfunctioning due to its grime.
The windows needing that summer sap washing off, or the stain in the carpet removing before the guests arrive.
Fitting in screening through hundreds of local cleaners, it's not something which should be a decision made in haste, after all it's your home and with a stranger and your personal belongings, security is as important as the quality of cleaning as sure enough they claim to offer that service as a profession.
The next potential head ache, is delegating your needs, as many people have certain methods and procedures they are comfortable with in home maintenance.
The concerns of A. Has the agent turned up while your at work?
B. Has the important areas been taken care of, am I paying for cleaning of specific tasks not areas of least importance?
This is where Our Clean have considered everything with local rated, security screened and DBS checks and fully insured. More so with GPS tracking and ongoing updates to your smartphone, keeping you in control while not home, gives comfort and confidence.
Designing via the web/app specifically your needs ensures your getting exactly what you pay for. The requirements for your agent are also filtered until you are satisfied with your future home assistant is the one and all domestic needs in one app makes it not necessary any more employing multiple trades
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Also our clean are always recruiting for agents with over minimum wage paid and franchise ownership opportunities available get in touch now to join a local team collectively creating a brand for home help


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Art in North Leeds
We are lucky to have a demographic of arts, culture and much much more.
The Charles James Gallery, showcasing and auctions art from local talent and they are featuring in a international areana.
view the link and the beauty of art on sale from local artists.


Our Host UK


Our Host is North Leeds property management company for airbnbs landlords, hosts who realise that, there is much more to it than a second income

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Where it began
It all began with a simple idea fueled by a deep passion. As a small business, we pride ourselves on personal attention and dedication to every detail. Our approach is rooted in quality and integrity, ensuring that everything we do reflects our commitment to excellence.
With the Our Group beginnjng with Our Gold UK back in 2000, the brand went from strength to strength and today, hosting a portfolio across all variety of industries with a stronh model of franchises, which all operating the same, supporting SMEs, yet having the power of the brand, to lead at the highest levels, cross selling upaelling merging sectors and providing mass marketing campaings
Operating at brand level, yet managed individually, each sme agent is their own boss, each franchise owner of every geografic business and each franchise competing with the other to meet targets commisions, maintain high quality standards outlined in the guidlines set by the group.
With Our becoming very comprehensive to all involved and the importance of every person in every role throughout, continuous opportumities, with our HR department, which is based in Holland and sales and purchase in Dublin, our operations in Leeds we are a international brand of a indipendant attitude , with soul traders quality and customer services fourums for all of our consumers ,agent's, owners and directors pushing innovation and ground level ammendments and bonuses driving productivity
Latest to join the group is that of Our local read, providing a local business advertising platform of old school ,effective form of magazine , including offers, events, fashion, travel, weekends at affordable get aways.
All aimed for local people, business and low income ,or the high bracket, it matters none, as Our Local, has something for all.

Welcome to Our Local read
Our Local read is your ultimate guide to everything local in Leeds. From news and events to business promotions and attractions, we've got you covered.
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Stay informed with Local News Updates, promote your business with Business Advertising, and discover events with Event Listings.
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Connect with the community through news, business promotions, and event information for a well-rounded local experience.
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Our Local read is a local directory news events business advertising company based in Leeds, United Kingdom. We are dedicated to promoting local businesses and attractions, keeping the community informed about news and events, and providing a platform for businesses to reach their target audience.





