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Farsley exhibition highlights raw power of textiles

By Robert Beaumont A new exhibition, which highlights the power of textiles to explore and explain key personal and political issues, has opened at the...
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Bramley: Gym plans submitted at former Dogs 4 Us site

By John Baron Plans to transform the former Dogs 4 Us pet shop behind Bramley Shopping Centre into a fitness and martial arts studio have...
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Personable pots and pop-up pottery at Kirkstall Forge

By Emma Bearman Who would like to spend an hour or two playing with clay? You don’t have to be an expert, in fact artist...
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Armley women get a passport to wander!

By Lizzie Whewell Wander Women is a new walking initiative co-ordinated and run by one of the LS12-based SHEnanigans group ambassadors. Danielle Johnson, who is leading...
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Trial junction change aims to improve traffic flow as part of Armley Gyratory scheme

The junction of a residential road in New Wortley is set to become one way as part of multi-million work to improve traffic flow...
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Have your say on Armley play area improvements

Local residents can have their say on plans to renovate the multi-use games area (MUGA) at Oak Road Recreation Ground, near Leeds Prison. Leeds City...
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West Leeds: Boost for X6, 30 and 72 bus services

Extra bus services are set to go through West Leeds from next week. From Monday 20 May the number 30 bus from Horsforth through Calverley,...
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How low sensory gym sessions are attracting more people to Pudsey Leisure Centre

By Noah Roberts Pudsey Leisure Centre now has low sensory gym sessions, thanks to feedback from the parent of an autistic child.  The centre is a...
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Armley

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Armley women get a passport to wander!

By Lizzie Whewell Wander Women is a new walking initiative co-ordinated and run by one of the LS12-based SHEnanigans group ambassadors. Danielle Johnson, who is leading...
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Trial junction change aims to improve traffic flow as part of Armley Gyratory scheme

The junction of a residential road in New Wortley is set to become one way as part of multi-million work to improve traffic flow...
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Bramley

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Bramley: Gym plans submitted at former Dogs 4 Us site

By John Baron Plans to transform the former Dogs 4 Us pet shop behind Bramley Shopping Centre into a fitness and martial arts studio have...
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Meet the people behind Bramley’s holistic oasis seeking charitable status

By Paul Abraham Tucked away only yards from the busy Broad Lane junction with Waterloo Lane in Bramley is an holistic oasis which has so...
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Burley

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Seagulls launches crowdfunder to support move

A social enterprise has launched a crowdfunder to help support its move from Kirkstall Road to a new - and bigger - temporary home. Seagulls...
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New ‘Dayhab’ scheme will support people who want to maintain their sobriety

By Mark Hindwell Burley-based 5 WAYS, the Leeds hub for people in recovery from issues with alcohol and drugs, are launching a DayHab programme. The...
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Calverley

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West Leeds: Boost for X6, 30 and 72 bus services

Extra bus services are set to go through West Leeds from next week. From Monday 20 May the number 30 bus from Horsforth through Calverley,...
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Calverley Millennium Way walk to raise cash for cancer research

The annual eight-mile walk around the boundaries of Calverley will be on Saturday, 11 May on what promises to be a warm, sunny day. The...
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Farnley

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Public meeting will discuss Farnley church service parking

By John Baron A public meeting will be held to discuss traffic management around the annual Orthodox Easter Service, which took place at Saint Makarios...
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Community rallies as fundraiser for tragic Robert Hiscoe passes £21,000

A fundraiser in memory of a “local legend” who died after an assault at a Farnley pub has so far raised more than £21,000...
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Farsley

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Farsley exhibition highlights raw power of textiles

By Robert Beaumont A new exhibition, which highlights the power of textiles to explore and explain key personal and political issues, has opened at the...
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Can you help make Farsley Festival 2024 a success?

Farsley Festival is being held on 22 June 2024- and is set to take over Hainsworth Park again. Volunteer organisers are appealing for volunteers to...
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Farsley Celtic

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Farsley Celtic announces new veterans team

Farsley Celtic have announced the formation of a new veteran's team, made up of former players at the semi-professional football club. The team has played...
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Community comes together for first Farsley Football Festival

Photos: John McEvoy Farsley Celtic entertain four teams and a few hundred spectators who took advantage of the spring sunshine for the first Farsley Football...
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Kirkstall

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Personable pots and pop-up pottery at Kirkstall Forge

By Emma Bearman Who would like to spend an hour or two playing with clay? You don’t have to be an expert, in fact artist...
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Kirkstall: Summer gardening events welcome new volunteers

By Jim Corah Kirkstall in Bloom looks forward to its summer gardening sessions with events at the beginning and end of June to welcome new...
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Pudsey

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West Leeds: Boost for X6, 30 and 72 bus services

Extra bus services are set to go through West Leeds from next week. From Monday 20 May the number 30 bus from Horsforth through Calverley,...
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How low sensory gym sessions are attracting more people to Pudsey Leisure Centre

By Noah Roberts Pudsey Leisure Centre now has low sensory gym sessions, thanks to feedback from the parent of an autistic child.  The centre is a...
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Rodley

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In photos: Rodley Nature Reserve is welcoming summer visitors

By Susan Tellum Rodley Nature Reserve is welcoming summer visitors - and you can walk there along the canal. Photographer Susan Tellum has been out and...
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‘Mr Barista’ brings a taste of ‘Down Under’ to Rodley

Mr Barista Butties and Brews opened on Monday, 29 April with the aim to bringing something a bit different to Rodley. Community reporter Jim...
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Stanningley

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West Leeds: Boost for X6, 30 and 72 bus services

Extra bus services are set to go through West Leeds from next week. From Monday 20 May the number 30 bus from Horsforth through Calverley,...
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Bramley & Stanningley Ward local election result 2024: Adele Rae holds for Labour

Labour's Adele Rae comfortably held Bramley & Stanningley ward for Leeds City Council at the Leeds local elections. She takes on a seat previously occupied...
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Wortley

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‘Cramped’ aparthotel plans at arson-hit Swallow Mills rejected by council

By John Baron Plans to transform a former Wortley mill building into serviced apartments has been rejected by council planners. Wakefield-based developer Ivan Smith, of PH...
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Teammates to run Rob Burrow Marathon For James Burke Foundation

By Damon Cooper The president and club secretary from the University of Leeds Men's Rugby League club have already raised £710 for a Wortley-based mental...
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