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Bramley Baths community share issue reaches £82k as appeal for support continues

A community share issue to raise £350,000 to repair and restore the roof at Bramley Baths and decrease their environmental impact has so far raised over £82,000.  Bramley...
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Warning over festive travel on Leeds roads as works continue at Armley Gyratory and Ring Road

Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The...
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Bramley Villagers youngsters set to demonstrate boxing skills

By James Bovington Boxers at Bramley Villagers Club are looking forward to demonstrating skills learnt at the third and final home show of the year...
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Stephenson and Mampala earn big three points for Farsley Celtic

First half goals from Darren Stephenson and Manny Mampala helped lift some of the gloom surrounding Farsley Celtic as the battling Celts secured a...
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Contemporary folklore exhibition opens at Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery

by Fiona Gell A major contemporary folklore exhibition has opened at Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley. LORE is a group exhibition featuring 14...
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New shop sign applications submitted in Pudsey town centre

By John Baron Retrospective plans for an internally illuminated fascia sign to the front of a Pudsey shop have been submitted to council planners. Mr H...
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Work starts on gable end repairs at historic Bramley Baths

Structural works on the gable end at Grade II Listed Bramley Baths are due to start tomorrow (Wednesday, 6 November). Work on the Edwardian building,...
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Help fill Burley Park with flowers at event

By Noelle Wells After the success of bulb planting days in January and March, the Friends of Burley Park group have been awarded further funding to...
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Armley

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Warning over festive travel on Leeds roads as works continue at Armley Gyratory and Ring Road

Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The...
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Lighthouse recreation goes on display at Armley museum

An impressive, brick-by-brick recreation of John Smeaton’s famous Eddystone Lighthouse has gone on display in Armley alongside the 230-year-old designs which inspired it. Civil Engineer...
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Bramley

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Bramley Baths community share issue reaches £82k as appeal for support continues

A community share issue to raise £350,000 to repair and restore the roof at Bramley Baths and decrease their environmental impact has so far raised over £82,000.  Bramley...
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Bramley Villagers youngsters set to demonstrate boxing skills

By James Bovington Boxers at Bramley Villagers Club are looking forward to demonstrating skills learnt at the third and final home show of the year...
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Burley

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Help fill Burley Park with flowers at event

By Noelle Wells After the success of bulb planting days in January and March, the Friends of Burley Park group have been awarded further funding to...
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Hundreds attend Kirkstall Road performance to combat knife crime

More than 250 people attend a special event to address knife crime at Leeds’ North Church, off Kirkstall Road. More than 70 young performers took to...
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Calverley

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Calls made to tackle sharp rise in burglaries in Calverley & Farsley

By John Baron Members of the public are being urged to report crimes and any suspicious activity after a spate of burglaries in Calverley &...
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Councillors agree summer bands in parks funding

Councillors in 'outer' west Leeds have agreed to spend £3,600 on a series of summer concerts in parks next year. Members of the council's Outer...
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Farnley

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Councillors agree summer bands in parks funding

Councillors in 'outer' west Leeds have agreed to spend £3,600 on a series of summer concerts in parks next year. Members of the council's Outer...
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Photos: Community comes together for New Farnley Hallowe’en Scarecrow Festival

New Farnley Community Centre was the hub of this year’s activities, with 20 local homes and businesses displaying their own efforts. Ivor Hughes visited...
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Farsley

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Contemporary folklore exhibition opens at Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery

by Fiona Gell A major contemporary folklore exhibition has opened at Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley. LORE is a group exhibition featuring 14...
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Calls made to tackle sharp rise in burglaries in Calverley & Farsley

By John Baron Members of the public are being urged to report crimes and any suspicious activity after a spate of burglaries in Calverley &...
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Farsley Celtic

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Stephenson and Mampala earn big three points for Farsley Celtic

First half goals from Darren Stephenson and Manny Mampala helped lift some of the gloom surrounding Farsley Celtic as the battling Celts secured a...
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Depleted Farsley Celtic slip to Darlington defeat

By John Baron A patched-up Farsley Celtic side fell to a third consecutive league defeat as they lost 2-0 against Darlington in a 'home' game...
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Kirkstall

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Farm life: Changing seasons at Kirkstall Valley Farm

By Jenny Lawrence The changing seasons are truly felt down at Kirkstall Valley Farm. In the polytunnels, Instead of rows and rows of tomato plants,...
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Bringing Swedish tradition to Kirkstall Advent Trail

By Jim Corah With November just around the corner Kirkstall Advent Trail is preparing homes and businesses for window displays throughout December. There will be...
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Pudsey

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New shop sign applications submitted in Pudsey town centre

By John Baron Retrospective plans for an internally illuminated fascia sign to the front of a Pudsey shop have been submitted to council planners. Mr H...
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Councillors agree summer bands in parks funding

Councillors in 'outer' west Leeds have agreed to spend £3,600 on a series of summer concerts in parks next year. Members of the council's Outer...
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Rodley

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Warning over festive travel on Leeds roads as works continue at Armley Gyratory and Ring Road

Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The...
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Green light for £7m Ring Road bridge to link Farsley and Rodley with Calverley

By John Baron Council planners have approved proposals for a £7 million foot and cycling bridge over the Outer Ring Ring to improve links between...
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Stanningley

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Photos: Stanningley Park lantern parade brings fun and light

Let there be light! The Friends of Stanningley Park held their inaugural community lantern parade in the park on Friday night. People of all ages...
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Stanningley: Sunfield Medical Centre flats plans withdrawn by developer

By John Baron Developers have withdrawn plans to transform an empty medical centre in Stanningley into eight apartments. A report on behalf of applicant Adam Hainsworth...
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Wortley

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Councillors agree summer bands in parks funding

Councillors in 'outer' west Leeds have agreed to spend £3,600 on a series of summer concerts in parks next year. Members of the council's Outer...
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Wortley: New shop plans at Five Lane Ends submitted

Fresh plans to open shop off the busy Five Lane Ends roundabout have been submitted to Leeds City Council to decide. Applicant Loghman Ahmadi wants...
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