Friday, December 8, 2023

Seagulls launches £50k crowdfunder to help people who can’t afford to decorate their home

By John Baron A West Leeds-based paint recycling company has launched a £50,000 'Paint Belongs on Walls' crowdfunding campaign to support people struggling due to...

Pudsey: Varley’s Yard housing plans approved

Revised plans for 25 houses on a field off Kent Road in Pudsey have been given the green light by planners. Johnson Mowat had submitted...

Pudsey: Lalas restaurant withdraws extension plans

A popular Indian restaurant in Pudsey has withdrawn proposals for a major expansion. Bosses at Lalas restaurant in Bradford Road wanted to convert an existing unused area...

Latest West Leeds Dispatch print edition hits the streets

Our latest 16-page printed newspaper has hit the streets of West Leeds this week. Featuring all the latest news and views from your community, the...

Santa, set, go! for Farnley and Wortley

By Peter Allison Santa’s elves have once again prepped his sleigh, ready for the third year of the Santa sleigh drive around Farnley and Wortley. Co-ordinated...

Community Committee chair requests Pudsey Civic Hall answers 

A West Leeds councillor has asked senior council officers to attend the next community committee meeting in February to discuss the issue of selling...

A Christmas Carol at Swinnow is no Scrooge

By Michelle Corns This weekend, a West Leeds theatre company is offering special pay as you feel performance of A Christmas Carol at Swinnow Community...

In photos: Armley lights up at Christmas

Words: James Bovington An actor and a boxer joined young performers to switch on the Christmas lights in Armley, with a couple of hundred people attending the event. Hosting was...

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In photos: Armley lights up at Christmas

Words: James Bovington An actor and a boxer joined young performers to switch on the Christmas lights in Armley, with a couple of hundred people attending the event. Hosting was...

West Leeds: Former Victorian school to be sold by council

A grade II listed former Victorian school currently used as offices by Leeds City Council is set to be sold off by the cash-strapped local...

Campaigners’ unsuccessful bid for new Bramley theatre and arts centre

An appeal to raise enough cash to buy a Bramley church building and transform it into a new theatre and arts centre has been...

Reader’s letter: Please support Hollybush Conservation Centre’s autumn appeal

Dear sir,- The Conservation Volunteers at Hollybush touches the lives of hundreds of individuals each year, welcoming more than 10,000 visitors to our gardens,...

Seagulls launches £50k crowdfunder to help people who can’t afford to decorate their home

By John Baron A West Leeds-based paint recycling company has launched a £50,000 'Paint Belongs on Walls' crowdfunding campaign to support people struggling due to...

Community Champions: Your chance to say ‘thank you’ to someone for making a difference in West Leeds

West Leeds Dispatch would like to celebrate and shine a light on our local heroes - and that's why we're renewing our appeal for readers...

Community Champions: Your chance to say ‘thank you’ to someone for making a difference in West Leeds

West Leeds Dispatch would like to celebrate and shine a light on our local heroes - and that's why we're renewing our appeal for readers...

New Outer Ring Road footbridge plans submitted to council

By John Baron Plans for a new foot and cycling bridge over the Outer Ring Ring to improve links between Calverley, Rodley and Farsley have...

Santa, set, go! for Farnley and Wortley

By Peter Allison Santa’s elves have once again prepped his sleigh, ready for the third year of the Santa sleigh drive around Farnley and Wortley. Co-ordinated...

Community Champions: Your chance to say ‘thank you’ to someone for making a difference in West Leeds

West Leeds Dispatch would like to celebrate and shine a light on our local heroes - and that's why we're renewing our appeal for readers...

Community Champions: Your chance to say ‘thank you’ to someone for making a difference in West Leeds

West Leeds Dispatch would like to celebrate and shine a light on our local heroes - and that's why we're renewing our appeal for readers...

Santa takes to Farsley’s streets in food drive for Pudsey Community Project

Santa will be taking to the streets of Farsley on Thursday 14 December to once again raise funds and collect door-to-door food donations for...

Santa takes to Farsley’s streets in food drive for Pudsey Community Project

Santa will be taking to the streets of Farsley on Thursday 14 December to once again raise funds and collect door-to-door food donations for...

Farsley Celtic stretch unbeaten run with Hereford draw

Words: Rory Matloob Injury-hit Farsley Celtic extended their unbeaten run in the league to five matches as the Celts played out a 0-0 draw. Farsley...

Reader’s letter: Please support Hollybush Conservation Centre’s autumn appeal

Dear sir,- The Conservation Volunteers at Hollybush touches the lives of hundreds of individuals each year, welcoming more than 10,000 visitors to our gardens,...

Community Champions: Your chance to say ‘thank you’ to someone for making a difference in West Leeds

West Leeds Dispatch would like to celebrate and shine a light on our local heroes - and that's why we're renewing our appeal for readers...

Pudsey: Varley’s Yard housing plans approved

Revised plans for 25 houses on a field off Kent Road in Pudsey have been given the green light by planners. Johnson Mowat had submitted...

Pudsey: Lalas restaurant withdraws extension plans

A popular Indian restaurant in Pudsey has withdrawn proposals for a major expansion. Bosses at Lalas restaurant in Bradford Road wanted to convert an existing unused area...

Friends complete Rodley to city centre walk in memory of Jason Salvin

A close-knit group of friends has completed an annual walk to raise funds for the Leeds-based hospice that cared for their friend at the...

New Outer Ring Road footbridge plans submitted to council

By John Baron Plans for a new foot and cycling bridge over the Outer Ring Ring to improve links between Calverley, Rodley and Farsley have...

Free bereavement candle workshop announced at Stanningley cafe

A free memory candles workshop with Leeds Mind & Inkwell Arts has been arranged at Cup 19 Café in Stanningley.  The event will be held...

Stanningley Park ‘Friends’ group hosts festive event

Volunteers from the Friends of Stanningley Park group will be presenting their inaugural event in the run up to Christmas. Christmas carols from the...

Santa, set, go! for Farnley and Wortley

By Peter Allison Santa’s elves have once again prepped his sleigh, ready for the third year of the Santa sleigh drive around Farnley and Wortley. Co-ordinated...

West Leeds: Former Victorian school to be sold by council

A grade II listed former Victorian school currently used as offices by Leeds City Council is set to be sold off by the cash-strapped local...