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Cafe and takeaway plan approved at former hair salon

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A former hair salon is to be turned into a cafe and hot food takeaway after plans were agreed. Leeds...
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Horsforth PCSO is living the rugby dream

By Jill Stocks PCSO Julie Richardson is a much valued member of the Horsforth community, keeping the streets safe with a smile and a friendly...
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Walking football reminiscence – East and West Leeds meet at Armley Leisure Centre

By Win Roddy The two-hour taster event brought teams together from East and West Leeds communities for a lively interactive session hosted by Tony Mullin,...
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Calling all bowlers: Horsforth Woodside opens its green to newcomers

By Lara King Horsforth Woodside Bowling Club is inviting people to give crown green bowling a go this spring, with free, friendly taster sessions designed...
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Kirkstall Art Trail pens picture perfect plea for poets, photographers and properties

By Jim Corah With the main call outs for artists and fashion designs coming to an end earlier in April, attention turns to poetry, photography,...
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Event launches Bramley Baths’ new-look community garden

By Noelle Williamson The garden at Bramley Baths is a little gem. Even now - when only the cherry tree is in bloom - the...
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Armley Town Street alcohol licence bid refused

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Fears over street drinking and nuisance behaviour have seen a grocery store refused an alcohol licence. Global Food Store faced...
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Horsforth community rallies for life saving equipment

by Jill Stocks Councillors, companies and individuals have all contributed to the replacement of one of three defibrillators on Horsforth Vale Estate. But the story...
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Armley

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Walking football reminiscence – East and West Leeds meet at Armley Leisure Centre

By Win Roddy The two-hour taster event brought teams together from East and West Leeds communities for a lively interactive session hosted by Tony Mullin,...
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Armley Town Street alcohol licence bid refused

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Fears over street drinking and nuisance behaviour have seen a grocery store refused an alcohol licence. Global Food Store faced...
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Bramley

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Cafe and takeaway plan approved at former hair salon

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A former hair salon is to be turned into a cafe and hot food takeaway after plans were agreed. Leeds...
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Walking football reminiscence – East and West Leeds meet at Armley Leisure Centre

By Win Roddy The two-hour taster event brought teams together from East and West Leeds communities for a lively interactive session hosted by Tony Mullin,...
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Burley

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Leeds elections 2026: Kirkstall ward candidate statements

Voters in Kirkstall Ward will go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May 2026 for the Leeds City Council elections. One councillor will be elected. Voters...
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Burley: HMO to become children’s home

A Burley house will become a children's home, despite five local objections. Council planners have approved proposals to change the use of two semi-detached houses...
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Calverley

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Leeds local elections 2026: Calverley & Farsley candidate profiles

Voters in Calverley & Farsley Ward will go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May 2026 for the Leeds City Council elections. One councillor will...
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New operator to run under-threat Horsforth to Pudsey bus service 

A bus service which had been facing an uncertain future following the collapse of its operating company has been saved. As reported earlier this week,...
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Farnley

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Grand Depart: Women’s race route to cut through West Leeds

One of 2027’s most eagerly awaited sporting events – the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift - will cut through...
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Leeds local elections 2026 – Farnley & Wortley candidate statements

Voters in Farnley & Wortley Ward will go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May 2026 for the Leeds City Council elections. One councillor will...
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Farsley

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Dawsons Corner: ‘Allow extra time for journeys’ warning over road closures

Road users are being warned to prepare for delays as the next phase of major engineering work takes place at Dawsons Corner. A major traffic...
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Leeds local elections 2026: Calverley & Farsley candidate profiles

Voters in Calverley & Farsley Ward will go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May 2026 for the Leeds City Council elections. One councillor will...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth PCSO is living the rugby dream

By Jill Stocks PCSO Julie Richardson is a much valued member of the Horsforth community, keeping the streets safe with a smile and a friendly...
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Calling all bowlers: Horsforth Woodside opens its green to newcomers

By Lara King Horsforth Woodside Bowling Club is inviting people to give crown green bowling a go this spring, with free, friendly taster sessions designed...
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Kirkstall

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Kirkstall Art Trail pens picture perfect plea for poets, photographers and properties

By Jim Corah With the main call outs for artists and fashion designs coming to an end earlier in April, attention turns to poetry, photography,...
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Grand Depart: Women’s race route to cut through West Leeds

One of 2027’s most eagerly awaited sporting events – the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift - will cut through...
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Pudsey

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Ronnie The Rhino to open new Pudsey charity shop

Leeds Rhino mascot Ronnie the Rhino will be in Pudsey on Saturday (25 April) for the opening of a charity's first shop in Leeds. Forget...
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Dawsons Corner: ‘Allow extra time for journeys’ warning over road closures

Road users are being warned to prepare for delays as the next phase of major engineering work takes place at Dawsons Corner. A major traffic...
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Rodley

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In photos: Blossom confetti around Bramley and Rodley

Photographer Susan Tellum has been out capturing West Leeds across the seasons. This week, she has captured wind blown blossom confetti around Bramley and Rodley. Check...
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In photos: Unrepentant horses and wedding dresses in West Leeds

Photographer Susan Tellum has been out and about with her camera capturing the changing seasons in West Leeds. From Bramley - with the unrepentant wandering...
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Stanningley

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Dawsons Corner: ‘Allow extra time for journeys’ warning over road closures

Road users are being warned to prepare for delays as the next phase of major engineering work takes place at Dawsons Corner. A major traffic...
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Leeds local elections 2026: Bramley and Stanningley candidate statements

Voters in Bramley & Stanningley Ward will go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May 2026 for the Leeds City Council elections. One councillor will...
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Wortley

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Leeds local elections 2026 – Farnley & Wortley candidate statements

Voters in Farnley & Wortley Ward will go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May 2026 for the Leeds City Council elections. One councillor will...
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Police carry out day of action across West Leeds

Around £49,000 worth of goods have been seized from shops in West Leeds in an operation carried out by police and West Yorkshire Trading...
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