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New lease of life for Pudsey Park glasshouse after plans approved

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Additional reporting: John Baron The disused glasshouse in Pudsey Park is set to be transformed into a jungle cafe and...
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Lots of surprises as we explore night-time wildlife in our Bramley garden

By Siona Law Ever wondered what’s happened in your garden during the night when the sun goes down? Whether your garden is fenced off to...
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“How I found freedom in Armley”

By Noah Roberts An Armley man who once faced homelessness now credits recovery, volunteering and music with saving his life — and is now preparing...
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A season like no other: New Farnley Cricket Club review

By Noel Bullock Since their formation in 1952, New Farnley Cricket Club has never experienced a season quite like this one. The 2025 campaign will...
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Help plant community orchards in Bramley and Stanningley

Green-fingered volunteers are welcome to help plant community orchards in Stanningley Park and Bramley Fall Woods this weekend. No experience is necessary and families are...
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New bar approved at Stanningley Bottom

By John Baron Plans to convert a shop at Stanningley Bottom into a bar have been approved by Leeds City Council. Applicant Daniel Dove aims to...
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Police appeal over Bramley man wanted on recall to prison

Police are appealing for information about Michael Fodor, who is wanted on recall to prison.   Fodor, 40, was released on licence earlier this year...
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Pudsey housing plan with 42 objections to be debated

By John Baron Controversial proposals to build nine new houses in Pudsey will be debated by councillors next week. The proposals, from applicant Mr D Newett, include...
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Armley

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“How I found freedom in Armley”

By Noah Roberts An Armley man who once faced homelessness now credits recovery, volunteering and music with saving his life — and is now preparing...
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50 affordable homes completed on former Armley factory site

A new affordable housing scheme in Armley has been completed, delivering 50 affordable, high-quality homes at a former Tower Works factory site. Yorkshire Housing’s development...
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Bramley

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Lots of surprises as we explore night-time wildlife in our Bramley garden

By Siona Law Ever wondered what’s happened in your garden during the night when the sun goes down? Whether your garden is fenced off to...
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Help plant community orchards in Bramley and Stanningley

Green-fingered volunteers are welcome to help plant community orchards in Stanningley Park and Bramley Fall Woods this weekend. No experience is necessary and families are...
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Burley

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Burley street set for road closures

Motorists are being warned road resurfacing works will take place on a busy street in Burley over the next five days. Work will start on...
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UPDATED: Join WLD at Bramley Community Cafe for February’s news cafe

UPDATED: Due to unforeseen circumstances the new cafe has been moved to Bramley Community cafe, 10am-12pm. ORIGINAL POST: Is there a story we should be...
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Calverley

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Prolific burglar sentenced following spate of crimes

A man has been sentenced for a series of burglary and thefts in West Leeds and Bradford. Kevin Talbot, aged 60, of no fixed abode,...
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Anne’s Patch: Spring WILL arrive on the allotment!

By Anne Akers Patience is the allotmenteer’s friend. When I’ve met any other plotholders over the past few weeks, we’ve just shrugged our shoulders and...
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Farnley

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A season like no other: New Farnley Cricket Club review

By Noel Bullock Since their formation in 1952, New Farnley Cricket Club has never experienced a season quite like this one. The 2025 campaign will...
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“Best chance in decades to take control of Farnley’s future” – here’s how to get involved

By Mark Sewards, MP for Leeds South West and Morley After months of work with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, I was...
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Farsley

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Talented Jessica May has high hopes for new single

A talented Farsley singer has released her new single. Jessica May has released her latest single Rescue Me, a guitar-driven pop-rock track blending big vocals...
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What a page turner! Regional award for Farsley’s Truman Books

Farsley's Truman Books has been named as the North England Regional & Country Winner for Independent Bookshop of the Year. Truman Books was one of...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth Golf Club banners refused permission

Retrospective plans for two freestanding banner signs at Horsforth Golf Club would be an 'alien addition' to the area, council planners have said. Horsforth Golf...
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Transport chiefs confirm commitment to Leeds Bradford Airport parkway station

By John Baron Regional transport chiefs have re-iterated their multi-million pound commitment to a new parkway station for Leeds Bradford Airport. West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA)...
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Kirkstall

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Care home residents enjoy nostalgic day out at Abbey House Museum

Residents from Colton Lodges Care Home in Leeds enjoyed a memorable trip exploring the past during a fascinating visit to Abbey House Museum. The outing...
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Body found in River Aire at Kirkstall

Police searching for Jane who was missing from Apperley Bridge have found a body.   Jane, aged 52, had been missing from her home since...
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Pudsey

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New lease of life for Pudsey Park glasshouse after plans approved

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Additional reporting: John Baron The disused glasshouse in Pudsey Park is set to be transformed into a jungle cafe and...
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Pudsey housing plan with 42 objections to be debated

By John Baron Controversial proposals to build nine new houses in Pudsey will be debated by councillors next week. The proposals, from applicant Mr D Newett, include...
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Rodley

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Reader’s letter: Questions persist over bridge to Airedale Mills

Sir;- Thank you for the latest WLD print edition 19. May I make a comment on the Airedale Mills development which you featured on...
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Police appeal over man who lived in Rodley

Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a manwanted on suspicion of breaching a restraining order. Numerous enquiries have been to arrest Joao...
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Stanningley

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Help plant community orchards in Bramley and Stanningley

Green-fingered volunteers are welcome to help plant community orchards in Stanningley Park and Bramley Fall Woods this weekend. No experience is necessary and families are...
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New bar approved at Stanningley Bottom

By John Baron Plans to convert a shop at Stanningley Bottom into a bar have been approved by Leeds City Council. Applicant Daniel Dove aims to...
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Wortley

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Green light to tackle leaks at historic Tong Road pub

By John Baron Council planners have approved proposals to re-tile part of a leaking roof at the historic Star Inn, on Tong Road. The pub, which...
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Former Green councillor to stand in Farnley & Wortley – Labour also confirms candidate

A former Farnley & Wortley Green Party councillor has been selected as a candidate in Farnley & Wortley ward - the same week Labour...
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