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River Aire: Latest flood defence works start on Monday
Leeds City Council staff will be in Apperley Bridge from Monday to begin works to reduce flooding along the...
1 September 2018
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Buildings at Risk: The night the Lord Mayor saved Kirkstall’s Abbey Mills
Abbey Mills in Kirkstall is the latest building to be featured in Mark Stevenson’s ongoing series shining the spotlight...
31 August 2018
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Mark’s History: Thrift Stores and the Kirkstall observation post
Thrift Stores were started in Holbeck in 1881 by grocers Wright Popplewell and JW Jessop, writes Mark Stevenson. The...
31 August 2018
Events
Kirkstall: Bug hunt set for Morris Woods
The first bug hunt and nature ramble will be held at Morris Wood in Kirkstall this Saturday. The ramble...
30 August 2018
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Bradford Council supports Leeds’ flood works scheme
A multi-million-pound project to improve flood defences in Leeds could see major works taking place in Apperley Bridge, writes...
29 August 2018
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Artist appointed to create public installation in Kirkstall
A Leeds artist has been selected to create a piece of public art for the local community in Kirkstall....
27 August 2018
Events
Boomchickaboom: Family fun at Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Valley Development Trust are delighted to be working with Boomchickaboom to bring you a fun packed day at...
26 August 2018
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Kirkstall Abbey licence approved despite concerns
Kirkstall Abbey has been granted an events and alcohol licence despite fears from locals that it could turn the...
21 August 2018
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West Leeds: Streets set for 20mph zones revealed
Lower speed limits are set to be introduced in more residential areas in West Leeds as part of a...
16 August 2018
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Kirkstall floods: Leeds Council boss criticises Bradford planning decision
Leeds Council has written to the Secretary of State to raise “significant concerns” that a decision by their Bradford...
14 August 2018