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Bramley Baths looks to raise the roof with community share issue

By John Baron Bramley Baths has today launched a community share issue in a bid to raise £350,000 to future-proof its Grade II-Listed Edwardian building. Bosses...
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Grub’s up! Enjoy a home cooked Sunday Lunch and great company in Calverley

By Diane Sullivan The first Sunday in the month is now a day to look forward to for members of the newly formed Sunday Lunch Club...
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Give ’em the chop! Overgrown gardens tackled in Pudsey

Overgrown gardens in Pudsey have been given the chop in as bid to support vulnerable and elderly residents. The volunteering was organised between Cllr...
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Cash boost serves an ace for Burley Park tennis courts

New life has been breathed into run-down tennis courts in Burley Park, thanks to a slice of a £654,000 fund from Leeds City Council...
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Farsley record store triples in size as it opens in new shop

Independent Farsley record shop Record Plant will officially reopen their highly popular store on Saturday, October 19 in a new, much larger space at Sunny Bank...
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Community invited to opening of new-look play park

By community reporter Local residents are invited to the grand opening of a play park in New Wortley. New Wortley Community Centre and its youth board...
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Green light for residential and retail plan at former Armley pub

A former pub on Armley Town Street will be converted to residential and retail use, after plans were approved by Leeds City Council. Mr A...
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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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Armley

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Community invited to opening of new-look play park

By community reporter Local residents are invited to the grand opening of a play park in New Wortley. New Wortley Community Centre and its youth board...
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Green light for residential and retail plan at former Armley pub

A former pub on Armley Town Street will be converted to residential and retail use, after plans were approved by Leeds City Council. Mr A...
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Bramley

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Bramley Baths looks to raise the roof with community share issue

By John Baron Bramley Baths has today launched a community share issue in a bid to raise £350,000 to future-proof its Grade II-Listed Edwardian building. Bosses...
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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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Burley

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Cash boost serves an ace for Burley Park tennis courts

New life has been breathed into run-down tennis courts in Burley Park, thanks to a slice of a £654,000 fund from Leeds City Council...
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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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Calverley

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Grub’s up! Enjoy a home cooked Sunday Lunch and great company in Calverley

By Diane Sullivan The first Sunday in the month is now a day to look forward to for members of the newly formed Sunday Lunch Club...
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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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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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Farsley record store triples in size as it opens in new shop

Independent Farsley record shop Record Plant will officially reopen their highly popular store on Saturday, October 19 in a new, much larger space at Sunny Bank...
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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 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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Give ’em the chop! Overgrown gardens tackled in Pudsey

Overgrown gardens in Pudsey have been given the chop in as bid to support vulnerable and elderly residents. The volunteering was organised between Cllr...
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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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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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