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Leading archaeology company moves to Farsley

One of the largest archaeology companies in the UK has relocated their Leeds office to Springfield Mills in Farsley as their base for UK-wide...
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Youngsters grab a ‘pizza the action’ at Kirkstall Road nursery

Children at a Kirkstall Road nursery have been getting creative by making their own pizzas, supported by their own in-house chef.  Youngsters at Bright Horizons...
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Bradford Road: ‘Alien’ and ‘out of scale’ phone mast refused

By John Baron Amended plans for a 16-metre high mobile phone mast would create a 'tall, alien and unduly prominent feature' on a West Leeds...
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New Horsforth youth group supports transition for year 6 leavers 

By Jill Stocks A new youth group has started in Horsforth aimed at easing the transition for pupils leaving year 6 and starting high school...
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Council urged to reconsider Leeds school transport policy

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Families have urged the council to reconsider its decision to cut free school transport for teenagers with special needs. Parents...
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Town council challenges Horsforth parking charges – citywide review to be discussed

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council have requested a review of parking charges at Fink Hill in Horsforth which have proved very unpopular with local...
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Have your say on historic Horsforth Hall Park buildings

By Jill Stocks Horsforth residents are invited to have their say on the future of one of the town's most historic buildings in the Hall...
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Historic Burley Library added to national ‘buildings at risk’ register

By John Baron The former Burley Library building has been added to a national list of historic buildings at risk. The library was open on Cardigan...
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Armley

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Armley: Three arrests after £10k of suspected counterfeit notes seized

Three arrests have been made following the discovery of over ten thousand pounds in suspected counterfeit notes and printing equipment at an address in...
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Everything must grow as Armley children set stall out at Leeds Kirkgate Market

Leeds Kirkgate Market’s role at the heart of city life was highlighted in delicious style as Leeds schoolchildren turned their hand to selling some...
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Bramley

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Bramley: Community garden ‘haven’ restored thanks to green-fingered volunteers

Community gardeners in Bramley have celebrated restoring a community garden to its former glory at a special tea and cake celebration with councillors. Volunteers from...
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Boxers demonstrate skills at Bramley Villagers’ show

by James Bovington Boxers at Bramley Villagers used their recent home show at the West Leeds club to demonstrate skills they have learnt.  All were...
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Burley

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Historic Burley Library added to national ‘buildings at risk’ register

By John Baron The former Burley Library building has been added to a national list of historic buildings at risk. The library was open on Cardigan...
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Burley children’s home plan withdrawn ahead of meeting

Plans to change a semi detached house in Burley into a residential home for children have been withdrawn by the applicant. Applicant Ms S Sheikh...
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Calverley

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Motorists warned over Calverley River Bridge closures

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead due to an overnight closure of the A6120 Calverley River Bridge. The planned overnight closure of Calverley River...
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Calverley Old Hall wins at RICS Yorkshire and Humber regional awards

A Grade I listed former manor house in West Leeds has won the prestigious 'Heritage' prize at a ceremony in Harrogate. Projects went head-to-head at the...
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Farnley

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Brown’s masterclass fires Farnley into national quarter-finals

By Noel Bullock New Farnley Cricket Club booked their place in the quarter-finals of the ECB National Club Championship after producing another outstanding all-round display to defeat...
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New Farnley hosts over 50s cricket international

By Noel Bullock Cricket fans are in for a real treat as New Farnley Cricket Club plays hosts an international fixture on Sunday, 26 July 2026, when England Over...
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Farsley

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Leading archaeology company moves to Farsley

One of the largest archaeology companies in the UK has relocated their Leeds office to Springfield Mills in Farsley as their base for UK-wide...
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‘Magical’ Sunny Bank Mills Gallery takeover celebrates artists with disabilities

Sunny Bank Mills has unveiled one of its most ambitious and joyful exhibitions yet.  The Magic Show has taken over its Gallery in Farsley, Leeds until...
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Horsforth

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New Horsforth youth group supports transition for year 6 leavers 

By Jill Stocks A new youth group has started in Horsforth aimed at easing the transition for pupils leaving year 6 and starting high school...
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Town council challenges Horsforth parking charges – citywide review to be discussed

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council have requested a review of parking charges at Fink Hill in Horsforth which have proved very unpopular with local...
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Kirkstall

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Firefighters tackled large blaze near former Kirkstall mill

Fire crews attended a large bonfire at the back of derelict St Ann's Mills in Kirkstall just after 10pm on Monday night. Appliances from Stanningley,...
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Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park scoop prestigious Green Flag Awards

Two West Leeds parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality. Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park are...
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Pudsey

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Bradford Road: ‘Alien’ and ‘out of scale’ phone mast refused

By John Baron Amended plans for a 16-metre high mobile phone mast would create a 'tall, alien and unduly prominent feature' on a West Leeds...
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Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park scoop prestigious Green Flag Awards

Two West Leeds parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality. Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park are...
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Rodley

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Motorists warned over Calverley River Bridge closures

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead due to an overnight closure of the A6120 Calverley River Bridge. The planned overnight closure of Calverley River...
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Rodley playgroup celebrates 45 years

By Rebecca Tait Vicky Ellis and Linda Broadbent have been providing a safe space for families within the village since 1981. In that time, Rodley...
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Stanningley

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Youngsters to have their say on activities in Bramley and Stanningley

By Christopher Pratt Young people aged between five and 15 in Bramley, Stanningley and surrounding areas are being invited to join a fun and engaging...
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Photos: Mill Gallery’s ‘Open Exhibition’ draws artists from across UK

Words and photos by Paul Abraham A new exhibition and a new gallery layout brought artists and art lovers from around the county to the...
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Wortley

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Volunteer junior coaches sought at West Leeds RUFC

By Katherine Turner Photos: Keir Breakwell and Sam Neave Join the pride - West Leeds Lions are recruiting volunteer junior coaches. West Leeds RUFC, based at Blue Hill...
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Wortley: Fresh flats plan at arson-hit former mill

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter New flats could provide much-needed housing under plans to convert part of a fire-damaged former mill complex. Nine apartments are...
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