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Farsley Celtic relegated after Oxford City defeat

By John Baron Troubled Farsley Celtic were relegated from National League North after a spirited 3-1 loss against Oxford City - their 13th consecutive...
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Councillor objects to Stanningley bus depot plans

By John Baron A Bramley & Stanningley councillor has raised concerns over plans to change the use of a warehouse into vehicle storage. Applicant Kevin Miles...
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Lego brilliance blooms at Pudsey Spring Flower Show

By Damon Sugden Among the tulips, daffodils and homemade jam at this year’s Pudsey Allotments and Cottage Gardeners Association Spring Flower Show, one unexpected display stole...
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Prickle Patch: New hedgehog rescue launches in Pudsey

While at the 50th Pudsey Allotments and Cottage Gardeners Association Spring Flower show in Pudsey Parish Church, community reporter Damon Sugden caught up with...
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In Photos: Springing into Mother’s Day in Bramley and Horsforth

Spring flowers and an urban fox in Bramley and Horsforth were captured by photographer Susan Tellum during Mother's Day weekend. Here's a gallery of her...
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Pudsey cyclist pedals his first 1,000 miles for charity

Pudsey cyclist Tim Devereux has completed the first 1,000 miles of his 3,431-mile ride to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Starting on 1...
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Armley: Police renew appeal over Jamie Meah murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Jamie Meah in Armley are making a fresh appeal for information to find three suspects, on the second anniversary...
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Police appeal to find missing Talisha, 13

Police are appealing for information on Talisha Clarke-Pierre, who has been reported missing. Talisha, 13, was last seen in Horsforth at about 2pm yesterday (Sunday)....
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Armley

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Armley: Police renew appeal over Jamie Meah murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Jamie Meah in Armley are making a fresh appeal for information to find three suspects, on the second anniversary...
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Former West Leeds councillors receive civic recognition

Two former West Leeds councillors have received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow at a special session of full council....
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Bramley

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In Photos: Springing into Mother’s Day in Bramley and Horsforth

Spring flowers and an urban fox in Bramley and Horsforth were captured by photographer Susan Tellum during Mother's Day weekend. Here's a gallery of her...
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Former West Leeds councillors receive civic recognition

Two former West Leeds councillors have received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow at a special session of full council....
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Burley

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£91 million investment confirmed at Kirkstall Road housing development

A major new housing development off Kirkstall Road will be delivered following a £91 million investment. The build to rent scheme is being developed as a...
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Good turnout for historic Bear Pit reopening

By Kelvin Wakefield The Bear Pit has opened again for the first time in 170 years. Over 100 locals turned out on Saturday, March 29,...
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Calverley

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Report considers objections to Farsley and Rodley parking measures

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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Calverley Bridge earmarked for £3.5m repairs

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Repairs are set to be carried out on the city’s roads following an £11.6m investment by Leeds City Council. The...
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Farnley

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Progress being made at Farnley Fish Pond

By Katherine Turner Last year saw the restoration of this much-loved local beauty spot, located opposite Farnley Hall Park, almost completed. The last part of...
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New Farnley decorator paints his way to greener future

A national trade body has shone a spotlight on a New Farnley painter and decorator who has placed protecting the environment at the core...
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Farsley

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Farsley Celtic hosts second ‘action day’ at ground

A second day of action is being at Farsley Celtic this Sunday (March 30) in a bid to help get the facilities ready for...
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Photos: An Evening With Dame Prue Leith at The Old Woollen, Farsley

Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith entertained a the crowd at The Old Woollen in Farsley this week. Dame Prue is a successful...
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Horsforth

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In Photos: Springing into Mother’s Day in Bramley and Horsforth

Spring flowers and an urban fox in Bramley and Horsforth were captured by photographer Susan Tellum during Mother's Day weekend. Here's a gallery of her...
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Police appeal to find missing Talisha, 13

Police are appealing for information on Talisha Clarke-Pierre, who has been reported missing. Talisha, 13, was last seen in Horsforth at about 2pm yesterday (Sunday)....
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Kirkstall

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Step into Spring with Kirkstall in Bloom

By Jim Corah Volunteers at Kirkstall in Bloom are taking a step into Spring with a vision for the year ahead. Plans for 2025 include...
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Artist deadline looms as Kirkstall Art Trail expands its opportunities

By Jim Corah . With months to go until Kirkstall Art Trail returns in July plenty of planning and organisation is going on to put on...
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Pudsey

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Lego brilliance blooms at Pudsey Spring Flower Show

By Damon Sugden Among the tulips, daffodils and homemade jam at this year’s Pudsey Allotments and Cottage Gardeners Association Spring Flower Show, one unexpected display stole...
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Prickle Patch: New hedgehog rescue launches in Pudsey

While at the 50th Pudsey Allotments and Cottage Gardeners Association Spring Flower show in Pudsey Parish Church, community reporter Damon Sugden caught up with...
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Rodley

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Report considers objections to Farsley and Rodley parking measures

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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Farsley’s new vicar swaps Bradford city centre for village life

By John Baron A vicar has swapped a church in a former Bradford city centre nightclub for village life in Farsley. The Reverend Nathanael Poole has taken...
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Stanningley

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Councillor objects to Stanningley bus depot plans

By John Baron A Bramley & Stanningley councillor has raised concerns over plans to change the use of a warehouse into vehicle storage. Applicant Kevin Miles...
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Former West Leeds councillors receive civic recognition

Two former West Leeds councillors have received one of the highest civic honours the city can bestow at a special session of full council....
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Wortley

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Wortley: Club urges people to be bowled over by bowls

By Katherine Turner West Leeds bowling greens face a battle to stay afloat after proposed council cuts. Leeds City Council initially proposed to close 30 bowling...
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People power! Six-year battle to keep historic ‘Wortley’s Wembley’ is won

By John Baron Additional reporting: Katherine Turner Community campaigners are celebrating after a successful six-year battle to prevent housing being built on a Wortley sports pitch. Leeds...
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