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Farsley Celtic chairman’s car vandalised after game

Farsley Celtic's chairman Paul Barthorpe had his car attacked following his side's FA Cup defeat to Kettering on Saturday. The game was played at the...
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Farnley: Historic barn plans refused by council

Plans to convert a 17th century barn on the Farnley Hall Estate into a new home have been refused by Leeds City Council planners. Applicant...
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West Leeds Dispatch: Community Reporter Development and Support Worker role

Community Reporter Development and Support Worker An exciting opportunity to support the local community. The West Leeds Dispatch has been a popular on-line and print newspaper...
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West Leeds Dispatch awarded £148,924 by National Lottery Community Fund

Community media organisation West Leeds Dispatch has been awarded almost £149,000 by the National Lottery Community Fund to keep producing its online and print...
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Company volunteers make difference at Hollybush Conservation Centre

Volunteers from a Leeds infrastructure company are helping to improve the meadow area at Hollybush Conservation Centre as part of a new partnership. virtualDCS, the Leeds-based...
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Get involved: Event will discuss new community orchard at Armley Mills

There will be a new community orchard in Armley from February - and local residents are being invited to an event to find out...
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In photos: An eye on Kirkstall sports field and bright Bramley autumn sunshine

Photographer Susan Tellum has captured a bright autumn sunny day in Bramley and Kirkstall as she continues her weekly chronicling of the changing seasons...
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Road upgrades could boost Kirkstall bus service

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Bus journey times are set to be improved with £360,000 worth of road upgrades at three Leeds traffic jam...
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Armley

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West Leeds women honoured as ‘Ribbons’ sculpture unveiled

By James Bovington & John Baron A new sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women has been unveiled at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by...
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Sponsors sought for Armley boxing bouts

By James Bovington An Armley boxing club is asking local people and businesses to sponsor bouts on its first 'home show' to be staged on...
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Bramley

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In photos: An eye on Kirkstall sports field and bright Bramley autumn sunshine

Photographer Susan Tellum has captured a bright autumn sunny day in Bramley and Kirkstall as she continues her weekly chronicling of the changing seasons...
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West Leeds women honoured as ‘Ribbons’ sculpture unveiled

By James Bovington & John Baron A new sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women has been unveiled at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by...
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Burley

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Road upgrades could boost Kirkstall bus service

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Bus journey times are set to be improved with £360,000 worth of road upgrades at three Leeds traffic jam...
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West Leeds women honoured as ‘Ribbons’ sculpture unveiled

By James Bovington & John Baron A new sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women has been unveiled at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by...
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Calverley

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Not a whodunnit, but a WHYdunnit at Calverley Old Hall

By Anne Akers Visitors to the newly-refurbished Calverley Old Hall this weekend were invited to solve one of the historic building's major mysteries surrounding the...
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Golden celebration for Calverley Girl Guides

Four Calverley Girl Guides have achieved the top Gold Award. Georgia, Lauren, Leah and Tilly have worked through the bronze, silver awards and were...
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Farnley

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Farnley: Historic barn plans refused by council

Plans to convert a 17th century barn on the Farnley Hall Estate into a new home have been refused by Leeds City Council planners. Applicant...
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West Leeds women honoured as ‘Ribbons’ sculpture unveiled

By James Bovington & John Baron A new sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women has been unveiled at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by...
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Farsley

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West Leeds women honoured as ‘Ribbons’ sculpture unveiled

By James Bovington & John Baron A new sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women has been unveiled at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by...
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Top blues rock bands hit right notes at Old Woollen

Guests were entertained on Thursday night at The Old Woollen, Farsley, by the country’s two top blues rock bands. Ivor Hughes was among them. Nine...
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Farsley Celtic

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Farsley Celtic chairman’s car vandalised after game

Farsley Celtic's chairman Paul Barthorpe had his car attacked following his side's FA Cup defeat to Kettering on Saturday. The game was played at the...
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Heartache as Farsley Celtic slip to last-gasp Kettering FA Cup defeat

Words: John Baron Photos: John McEvoy Farsley Celtic missed out on a potentially lucrative place the first round proper of the FA Cup thanks to...
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Kirkstall

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Company volunteers make difference at Hollybush Conservation Centre

Volunteers from a Leeds infrastructure company are helping to improve the meadow area at Hollybush Conservation Centre as part of a new partnership. virtualDCS, the Leeds-based...
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In photos: An eye on Kirkstall sports field and bright Bramley autumn sunshine

Photographer Susan Tellum has captured a bright autumn sunny day in Bramley and Kirkstall as she continues her weekly chronicling of the changing seasons...
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Pudsey

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West Leeds women honoured as ‘Ribbons’ sculpture unveiled

By James Bovington & John Baron A new sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women has been unveiled at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by...
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Council chiefs prepare to enter £1.6m agreement over new Swinnow council housing

Plans for 82 new local authority homes in Swinnow has moved a step closer reality, after council chiefs agreed to move ahead with the...
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Rodley

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Rodley: Green light for supported accommodation plan

Plans to convert a semi-detached house on a Rodley cul-de-sac into supported accommodation for three people has been approved, despite concerns over parking. Applicant Amethyst247support wants to...
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Rodley: Supported accommodation proposal goes before planners

Plans to convert a Rodley semi-detached house into supported accommodation for three people will be considered by councillors next week. Applicant Amethyst247support wants to change...
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Stanningley

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Bramley councillor’s pride over council “doing the right thing by veterans”

A Bramley & Stanningley councillor has spoken of his pride after Leeds City Council brought military compensation fully into line with civilian awards in...
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Friends of Stanningley Park prepare for lantern parade

By Carol Hodgson Come and join Friends of Stanningley Park for their inaugural community lantern parade on Friday 1 November 2024. There will be live music from...
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Wortley

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Green Party reclaim Farnley & Wortley ward in by-election – reaction

Returning Farnley and Wortley councillor David Blackburn has said he is 'honoured' to be able to represent the ward again. As reported by WLD, the...
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Farnley & Wortley by-election result: Green Party’s David Blackburn retakes seat

The Farnley & Wortley by-election was won by the Green Party's David Blackburn. The Green Party candidate regained the seat he lost to Labour in...
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