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Protest set to oppose Abbey House Museum closure plans

Residents living in Kirkstall and beyond are set to come together tomorrow (Saturday) to oppose the closure of Abbey House Museum. Leeds City Council is...
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Former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn unveiled as new Farsley Celtic manager

By John Baron Troubled Farsley Celtic have unveiled former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn as their new manager. Farsley, who have played more than 30 consecutive...
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West Leeds licensing applications: 17 January 2025

Each week we publish a list of the latest licensing applications related to the seven council wards in the West Leeds Dispatch patch. The council's...
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Stanningley: Textile manufacturing leader scoops prestigious title

Managing director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the Monarch’s Lord-Lieutenant, Ed Anderson...
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Councillor ‘delighted to see progress’ as delayed Parklife plans inch forward

By John Baron Delayed plans to transform dated sports facilities at Woodhall Playing Fields into a ‘Parklife’ community sports hub have this week moved a further step...
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Tree preservation confirmed at former Kirkstall Brewery site

By John Baron Council chiefs have made a temporary tree preservation order permanent at the Kirkstall Brewery site in Broad Lane. A complaint about significant...
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Much-loved Horsforth fish shop opens its doors once again

By Jill Stocks When Sharon and Ady Atter retired in June last year and The Regent Chippy shut its doors it's no exaggeration to say...
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Horsforth Mountain Film Festival aims to raise funds for Borneo expedition

By Jill Stocks Adventure enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a selection of films from across the globe at a two-day Horsforth film festival.  Horsforth Mountain Film...
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Armley

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“Priority should be given to peer-led recovery organisations when distributing funding” – campaigner

By John Baron More support is urgently needed for people in Leeds with substance use disorders, councillors in Leeds have been told. Chris Sylvester, of Armley,...
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Armley issues on agenda at next forum meeting

Loan sharks, Armley Town Street and housing are issues on the agenda at the next Armley Forum meeting. Police will also be on hand to...
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Bramley

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Tree preservation confirmed at former Kirkstall Brewery site

By John Baron Council chiefs have made a temporary tree preservation order permanent at the Kirkstall Brewery site in Broad Lane. A complaint about significant...
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Firefighters join Bramley parkrun to highlight wheelie bin arson

By Jean Hollings Stanningley Fire Station crews are seeing significant levels of anti-social behaviour and arson on Bramley Park, which has been an ongoing problem...
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Burley

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Burley: Care home plan approved at derelict mansion

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter An empty Georgian mansion in Burley will be brought back into use as a care home after planning permission...
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Help plan Burley Park’s 125th anniversary celebration

A meeting to plan celebratory events to mark the 15th anniversary of Burley Park is being held - and anyone interested in helping out...
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Calverley

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Councillor ‘delighted to see progress’ as delayed Parklife plans inch forward

By John Baron Delayed plans to transform dated sports facilities at Woodhall Playing Fields into a ‘Parklife’ community sports hub have this week moved a further step...
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Help fund Calverley Rotary’s Christmas dinners for people living living alone

A community fundraiser is aiming to net £150 to support Calverley Rotary Club's Christmas Day lunch appeal. Each year the Rotary Club of Calverley distributes...
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Farnley

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Council agrees to consult bowling clubs over axe plans – and will maintain greens over summer

Council chiefs have promised to maintain all the authority's crown green bowling facilities until the end of the sport’s 2025 summer season following an...
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Councillor raises health concerns over ‘ludicrous’ bowling green cuts

By John Baron & Don Mort, local democracy reporter Council proposals to reduce the number of bowling greens in Leeds have been labelled as 'ludicrous'...
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Farsley

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Former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn unveiled as new Farsley Celtic manager

By John Baron Troubled Farsley Celtic have unveiled former Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn as their new manager. Farsley, who have played more than 30 consecutive...
Events

Let Us See You: The grand finale at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery

After an inspiring year championing creativity in Leeds, Let Us See You concludes with a spectacular exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery in Farsley. This eagerly...
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Horsforth

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Much-loved Horsforth fish shop opens its doors once again

By Jill Stocks When Sharon and Ady Atter retired in June last year and The Regent Chippy shut its doors it's no exaggeration to say...
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Horsforth Mountain Film Festival aims to raise funds for Borneo expedition

By Jill Stocks Adventure enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a selection of films from across the globe at a two-day Horsforth film festival.  Horsforth Mountain Film...
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Kirkstall

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Protest set to oppose Abbey House Museum closure plans

Residents living in Kirkstall and beyond are set to come together tomorrow (Saturday) to oppose the closure of Abbey House Museum. Leeds City Council is...
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Tree preservation confirmed at former Kirkstall Brewery site

By John Baron Council chiefs have made a temporary tree preservation order permanent at the Kirkstall Brewery site in Broad Lane. A complaint about significant...
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Pudsey

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Armley and Pudsey consultation events over £1.4 billion LGI upgrade

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Plans for a £1.4bn hospital upgrade can be seen at a serious of public events around the city -...
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Flats conversion plan submitted opposite Pudsey Cenotaph

Plans to transform an empty floor of a building opposite Pudsey Cenotaph into two flats have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The plans, at...
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Rodley

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Latest phase of Ring Road work on track for completion

Work at the side of the Outer Ring Road between Rodley roundabout and Dawsons Corner should be completed 'early next year', highways chiefs have...
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West Leeds playgrounds close for refurbishment

Playgrounds in Rodley and Bramley have closed to allow for improvement works to carried out on play equipment. Bramley Fall Park playground closed this week...
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Stanningley

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Stanningley: Textile manufacturing leader scoops prestigious title

Managing director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the Monarch’s Lord-Lieutenant, Ed Anderson...
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Traffic and parking issues dominate consultation on local transport and road safety

The results of a public consultation where people living in Armley, Bramley & Stanningley and Kirkstall wards could comment on local transport issues has...
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Wortley

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Council agrees to consult bowling clubs over axe plans – and will maintain greens over summer

Council chiefs have promised to maintain all the authority's crown green bowling facilities until the end of the sport’s 2025 summer season following an...
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Councillor raises health concerns over ‘ludicrous’ bowling green cuts

By John Baron & Don Mort, local democracy reporter Council proposals to reduce the number of bowling greens in Leeds have been labelled as 'ludicrous'...
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