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Volunteering in Kirkstall makes a blooming difference

By Jim Corah 2024 has been a challenging year for Kirkstall in Bloom. As every member is an unpaid volunteer, gardening in our community garden...
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In photos: First winter snow in Bramley Park

The first winter snow fell yesterday - and photographer Susan Tellum captured Bramley Park in all its glory as she continues to capture West...
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Farnley Fish Pond revitalised by clean-up

By Katherine Turner A large-scale clean-up has been completed on the popular fish pond, located opposite Farnley Hall Park, with locals hailing the work a...
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Bramley lads in charity MMA bouts

by James Bovington Three fighters from Bramley’s Valor Martial Arts took part in a charity MMA competition at The Village hotel in Headingley arranged by UIltra events and Richard...
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Building work to start on Swinnow council housing development

Construction work is about to start on a housing scheme in Swinnow which will provide dozens of local authority homes. Leeds City Council last...
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Police appeal over Armley tower block robbery

Detectives investigating a violent robbery where a man received a broken collarbone have released images of the suspect. The victim and his partner, both aged...
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Bramley: Electric bike rider in critical condition after collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after the rider of an electric bike received life-threatening injuries in a road traffic collision in Bramley. At about 9.10pm...
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Open mic night a success at Bramley’s The Clearing

By Paul Abraham The Clearing, on Broad Lane, Bramley, have hosted host their first "Open Mic" night which proved an instant success. The family friendly...
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Armley

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Police appeal over Armley tower block robbery

Detectives investigating a violent robbery where a man received a broken collarbone have released images of the suspect. The victim and his partner, both aged...
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Armley ‘book booth’ aims to raise City Mission outreach cash

By Eve Deasy Armley-based Leeds City Mission is aiming to raise £500 for outreach projects this Christmas, with a drive to encourage Christians in Leeds...
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Bramley

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In photos: First winter snow in Bramley Park

The first winter snow fell yesterday - and photographer Susan Tellum captured Bramley Park in all its glory as she continues to capture West...
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Bramley lads in charity MMA bouts

by James Bovington Three fighters from Bramley’s Valor Martial Arts took part in a charity MMA competition at The Village hotel in Headingley arranged by UIltra events and Richard...
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Burley

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Friends of Burley Park net £2k for carpets of flowers

Friends of Burley Park has been awarded a £2,000 grant from The Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants Fund. The grant will allow will enable the...
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Help fill Burley Park with flowers at event

By Noelle Wells After the success of bulb planting days in January and March, the Friends of Burley Park group have been awarded further funding to...
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Calverley

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Calverley & Farsley burglaries: Councillor calls for ‘better cross-border policing’

A Calverley & Farsley councillor has raised issues with an alarming rise in the number of burglaries in his ward. As reported this week councillors...
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Lest we forget: Remembrance services 2024 in West Leeds – updated

Compiled by John Smith, Helen Fay and John Baron West Leeds will remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Here's our guide to...
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Farnley

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Farnley Fish Pond revitalised by clean-up

By Katherine Turner A large-scale clean-up has been completed on the popular fish pond, located opposite Farnley Hall Park, with locals hailing the work a...
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Lest we forget: Remembrance services 2024 in West Leeds – updated

Compiled by John Smith, Helen Fay and John Baron West Leeds will remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Here's our guide to...
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Farsley

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Prestigious King’s Award for Farsley burial ground volunteers

By John Baron A group of volunteers who have helped restore a neglected 250-year-old burial site in Farsley have been awarded The King’s Award for...
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Farsley Christmas light appeal passes half-way mark – but more support needed

By Sarah Smith An appeal to raise £2,000 towards the annual Farsley Christmas Lights switch on has passed the half-way mark - and still has...
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Farsley Celtic

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Fantastic Flavell saves Farsley’s Bamber Bridge blushes

By John Baron A superb performance by Farsley Celtic's on-loan goalkeeper Kieran Flavell helped secure a hard-fought FA Trophy win at Bamber Bridge. Flavell, on loan...
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Roundup: Key departures and arrivals at Farsley Celtic

A number of departures and arrivals at Farsley Celtic Football Club have been announced at this week. The club this evening confirmed the departure of...
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Kirkstall

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Volunteering in Kirkstall makes a blooming difference

By Jim Corah 2024 has been a challenging year for Kirkstall in Bloom. As every member is an unpaid volunteer, gardening in our community garden...
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Grant could help tackle child criminal exploitation in ‘inner’ West Leeds

By John Baron A mentorship scheme to support vulnerable children at risk of being involved in crime in West Leeds could receive a council grant. Organisation...
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Pudsey

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Building work to start on Swinnow council housing development

Construction work is about to start on a housing scheme in Swinnow which will provide dozens of local authority homes. Leeds City Council last...
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‘Swimming Boy’ Aaryan makes a splash for Children in Need

By Helen Garrand Aaryan Mitra from Pudsey successfully completed a challenge to swim 70 lengths - or 1,500m - at Bramley Baths in aid of...
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Rodley

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Lest we forget: Photos capture Remembrance Sunday in Rodley and Bramley

West Leeds today paid tribute to the fallen at Remembrance Sunday services across the area. Photographer John McEvoy captured the moving ceremony at Rodley War...
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Campaign to reinstate 508 bus in Farsley ramps up – updated

Councillors have written to First Bus and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to try get the 508 bus re-routed through Farsley. The service used to...
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Stanningley

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Stanningley woollen mill recognised for developing future talent in manufacturing awards

Stanningley-based heritage textile mill and manufacturer has been recognised in the Make UK Awards for its efforts to developing future talent. AW Hainsworth has won...
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Stanningley: Old Crown pub up for sale

A popular Stanningley pub has been put up for sale for £245,000, plus VAT. The Old Crown is based on Town Street, Stanningley, and is...
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Wortley

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Lower Wortley Primary receives Ofsted praise – and areas to improve

By John Baron Lower Wortley Primary School has been praised for its personal development of pupils - but needs to improve the quality of education...
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Lest we forget: Remembrance services 2024 in West Leeds – updated

Compiled by John Smith, Helen Fay and John Baron West Leeds will remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Here's our guide to...
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