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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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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 too...
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Greenside Greenway chairman to step down after seven years

By community reporter Dr Andrew Jarosz, chairman of the Greenside Greenway Group, is planning to stand down at the group’s annual general meeting tomorrow (Tuesday,...
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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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‘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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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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Apartment plans submitted in Pudsey town centre

Plans to convert under-used offices into five apartments for 'contemporary young professionals' in Pudsey town centre have been submitted to Leeds City Council for...
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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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Armley

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New Armley older people’s housing complex moves closer to reality

Delayed plans for a new west Leeds housing complex for older people are set to move forward with the appointment of a new company...
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Motorists urged to plan ahead over Armley Gyratory works

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as the next phase of works starts on the mult-million pound revamp of Armley Gyratory. Starting on Monday...
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Bramley

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Missing Bramley man: Police find body at reservoir

Police searching for Ian McPhail, who was reported missing from Bramley, have located a body.   District officers, supported by the specialist underwater search team,...
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Buffalo Bulletin: Bramley charge into next round of cup

By Paul Abraham On the 20th anniversary of Bramley Buffaloes' return to the rugby league fold, the present incumbents of the shirts produced 80 minutes of...
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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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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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An ‘honour and privilege’ – former councillor Amanda Carter signs off with ‘thank you’ message

A former Calverley & Farsley councillor who lost her seat at last Thursday's Leeds City Council elections has spoken of the 'honour and privilege'...
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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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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 too...
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An ‘honour and privilege’ – former councillor Amanda Carter signs off with ‘thank you’ message

A former Calverley & Farsley councillor who lost her seat at last Thursday's Leeds City Council elections has spoken of the 'honour and privilege'...
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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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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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Reasons why you should volunteer in your community

By Jim Corah My name is Jim and I am a volunteer in my community. I am approaching eleven years volunteering in Kirkstall and west Leeds, and...
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Pudsey

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Greenside Greenway chairman to step down after seven years

By community reporter Dr Andrew Jarosz, chairman of the Greenside Greenway Group, is planning to stand down at the group’s annual general meeting tomorrow (Tuesday,...
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Apartment plans submitted in Pudsey town centre

Plans to convert under-used offices into five apartments for 'contemporary young professionals' in Pudsey town centre have been submitted to Leeds City Council for...
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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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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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Inspirational women feature in new city sculpture

Inspirational West Leeds Leeds women are among those celebrated in a new sculpture at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by artist, Pippa...
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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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