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By Jill Stocks Residents of Horsforth were invited to attend a drop in session at Crustiq on Tuesday where their queries about the proposed banking...

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Horsforth Town Street welcomes new charity shop

April 25, 2025

By Jill Stocks A new retail outlet for a much-loved Leeds charity will open next month on Horsforth Town Street. The new shop will be located...

Local SMEs needed to tackle health inequalities in West Yorkshire – £100K funding up for grabs

April 25, 2025

Sponsored content The places we live and work, from how close we are to a park to how clean the air is, play a big...

Only a few spaces left on Kirkstall Valley Farm’s veg box scheme!

April 25, 2025

Sponsored content Looking to eat fresh, local, and seasonal vegetables? Kirkstall Valley Farm’s popular Veg Box membership is nearly full — and now’s your chance...

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West Leeds leisure centres help tackle period poverty

April 25, 2025

Visitors and staff at leisure centres in West Leeds are being encouraged to make the switch to reusable period products. Together with period poverty...

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“We’re not just fighting houses. We’re fighting for our health, safety and community” – objectors speak out

April 25, 2025

By community reporter A small but determined group of Pudsey residents have come together, opposing a planning application they claim threatens their safety, wellbeing and neighbourhood...

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Armley

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Police warning over speeding and using phone as woman jailed over Armley death

April 25, 2025

A woman has been jailed for causing the death of another woman and seriously injuring a man in a collision in Armley. Romeesa Ahmed,...

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People-powered Bramley Baths seeks new chair

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Community led Bramley Baths is encouraging applicants for the voluntary position of chair of the trustees. The board is made up of a group of...

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Decision day looms over future of Stocks Hill Day Centre

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Calverley Old Hall shortlisted for two heritage awards

April 9, 2025

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Report considers objections to Farsley and Rodley parking measures

March 19, 2025

Council officers have have overruled two objections to a package of parking measures to improve road safety in the Calverley, Farsley, Rodley and Pudsey. Highways officers...

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“Don’t call me a hero” – modest Farnley chef helps save disabled passenger from burning car

April 25, 2025

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Armley: War grave talk and tour marks VE Day and VJ Day

April 22, 2025

By Helen Fay A war grave talk and tour in Armley's Hill Top Cemetery will mark the anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day. Free cemetery...

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Community textile murals to be unveiled at Farsley schools

April 23, 2025

A community art project in Farsley is inviting residents to attend the culmination of its work celebrating textiles and stories. Residents have been bringing their...

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Opinion: Farsley Celtic’s great escape may be off the pitch this summer

April 20, 2025

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Questions answered at Horsforth banking hub drop in

April 25, 2025

By Jill Stocks Residents of Horsforth were invited to attend a drop in session at Crustiq on Tuesday where their queries about the proposed banking...

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Horsforth Town Street welcomes new charity shop

April 25, 2025

By Jill Stocks A new retail outlet for a much-loved Leeds charity will open next month on Horsforth Town Street. The new shop will be located...

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Only a few spaces left on Kirkstall Valley Farm’s veg box scheme!

April 25, 2025

Sponsored content Looking to eat fresh, local, and seasonal vegetables? Kirkstall Valley Farm’s popular Veg Box membership is nearly full — and now’s your chance...

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West Leeds leisure centres help tackle period poverty

April 25, 2025

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Pudsey

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West Leeds leisure centres help tackle period poverty

April 25, 2025

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“We’re not just fighting houses. We’re fighting for our health, safety and community” – objectors speak out

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Rodley

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Ladies-only wildlife photography workshop set for Rodley Nature Reserve

April 15, 2025

By James Bovington Professional wildlife photographer Rosie Dutton is inviting women from across Leeds to attend a ladies’ only photography workshop at Rodley Nature Reserve...

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Rodley Nature Reserve seeks volunteer for summer visits

April 11, 2025

Rodley Nature Reserve is recruiting for a volunteer to lead its spring and summer visits for uniformed groups. The reserve is looking for an...

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Stanningley

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Councillor’s parking concerns over Stanningley flats plans

April 22, 2025

A Bramley & Stanningley councillor has objected to plans to create six flats above restaurants/takeaways at 116 Stanningley Town Street. As reported by WLD, applicant...

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Flats plans submitted on Stanningley Town Street

April 7, 2025

Six flats could be created above restaurants/takeaways at 116 Stanningley Town Street, if plans are approved by council planning officers. Applicant Abid Hussain wants to...

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Wortley

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Photos capture Western Flatts Park in bloom

April 21, 2025

Doesn't Western Flatts Park look lovely in the Easter sun? Community reporter Katherine Turner captures the blooms in the community orchard. Here's a gallery of...

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Traffic signal improvements earmarked for West Leeds junctions

April 10, 2025

A series of improvements to traffic signals on busy West Leeds roads will form part of a £1.85 million programme across the city. Council chiefs...

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