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Jay Rayner talks books, restaurant reviews and pies at Farsley Literature Festival

By Keef Williamson Renowned food writer, restaurant reviewer, author and occasional Masterchef judge Jay Rayner entertained a full house at The Old Woollen at Sunny...
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New Wortley: Further arrest in Raheim Jackson murder enquiry

Detectives investigating the death of a man in New Wortley last month have made a further arrest. Officers received a report at 10.23pm on...
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Horsforth: Survey highlights concerns over speeding drivers

By John Baron Speeding traffic is a serious problem which needs to be tackled in Horsforth, respondents to a road safety survey have said. The Horsforth Speed...
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Town council opposes Horsforth retirement apartments plan

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council's Planning, Licensing and Traffic Committee has objected to plans for new retirement apartments in the town.  An application by Churchill...
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Leeds West Academy student Theo boosted by skills bout at Bramley Villagers

By James Bovington Theo Royle started training to box at the turn of the year and is now “both surprised and delighted at how well...
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Love Leeds launches in Horsforth with the help of community organisation ‘belong’

By Jill Stocks Leeds City Council's ‘Love Leeds’ community initiative has launched in Horsforth with the help of official third sector partner belong.  As Horsforth's newest...
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Horsforth vicar appointed next rector of Leeds Minster

By John Baron Leeds Minster has this week appointed a Horsforth vicar as its next rector. The Reverend Jonathan Cain is taking the role with the Diocese of...
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Horsforth honours the armed forces community

By Jill Stocks Residents of Horsforth gathered in numbers on Sunday to honour those who gave their lives for their country, the armed forces community...
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Armley

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New Wortley: Further arrest in Raheim Jackson murder enquiry

Detectives investigating the death of a man in New Wortley last month have made a further arrest. Officers received a report at 10.23pm on...
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Photos highlight Remembrance Day in Armley, Bramley, Farsley and Rodley

Words & photos: Helen Fay, Jo Fiddes, Andy Parnham, Linda Petty and Adele Rae We will remember them. West Leeds fell silent as it remembered...
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Bramley

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Leeds West Academy student Theo boosted by skills bout at Bramley Villagers

By James Bovington Theo Royle started training to box at the turn of the year and is now “both surprised and delighted at how well...
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Photos highlight Remembrance Day in Armley, Bramley, Farsley and Rodley

Words & photos: Helen Fay, Jo Fiddes, Andy Parnham, Linda Petty and Adele Rae We will remember them. West Leeds fell silent as it remembered...
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Burley

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New Burley Bygones Memory Cafe aims to bring people together

A new free dementia café, Burley Bygones, is supporting carers and their loved ones living with dementia in Burley. Burley Bygones Memory Cafe is a...
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Plans submitted to extend Kirkstall Road Aldi store

By John Baron An Aldi food store off Kirkstall Road could receive an extension, if plans are approved by Leeds City Council. Aldi has applied for...
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Calverley

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Calverley Library to look blooming lovely

By community reporter Calverley Library will be looking blooming lovely next spring thanks to youngsters who planted more than 200 bulbs. The children took part in...
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Cafe owners ‘overwhelmed’ as community rallies following storm

By John Baron The owners of a west Leeds cafe left devastated after weekend storms destroyed their roof have been left 'overwhelmed' after the community...
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Farnley

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Farnley Community Centre brings community together, one activity at a time

From family activities and community events to a new Men’s Shed, a welcoming luncheon club and exciting plans for the new year, Farnley Community...
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Young people learn life-saving skills and prepare to train others

A group of young people from LS12 are helping to make their community a safer place after successfully completing accredited first aid training and...
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Farsley

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Jay Rayner talks books, restaurant reviews and pies at Farsley Literature Festival

By Keef Williamson Renowned food writer, restaurant reviewer, author and occasional Masterchef judge Jay Rayner entertained a full house at The Old Woollen at Sunny...
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Photos highlight Remembrance Day in Armley, Bramley, Farsley and Rodley

Words & photos: Helen Fay, Jo Fiddes, Andy Parnham, Linda Petty and Adele Rae We will remember them. West Leeds fell silent as it remembered...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth: Survey highlights concerns over speeding drivers

By John Baron Speeding traffic is a serious problem which needs to be tackled in Horsforth, respondents to a road safety survey have said. The Horsforth Speed...
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Town council opposes Horsforth retirement apartments plan

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council's Planning, Licensing and Traffic Committee has objected to plans for new retirement apartments in the town.  An application by Churchill...
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Kirkstall

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Abbey House Museum meeting highlights vision for future – and raises questions over identity

Words: John Baron & Angela Harrison Audio: Richard Horsman A public meeting discussed early plans to breathe new life into Abbey House Museum, with some attendees...
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In photos: Kirkstall prepares for Remembrance among autumn leaves and sunshine

Kirkstall Cenotaph is looking suitably autumnal ahead of Remembrance, as these photos from Susan Tellum show. Susan continues to capture West Leeds through the seasons....
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Pudsey

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Bonfire without Bangs offers family friendly fun at Pudsey Parish Church

Words & photos: Catriona Mossop It was a busy day for Pudsey Parish Church on Sunday, with a Remembrance service in the morning and in...
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Open day to welcome families at Pudsey Waterloo Primary

West Leeds Leeds parents preparing to choose a primary school for their four-year-old are being invited to explore Pudsey Waterloo Primary School. Applications for September...
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Rodley

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Photos highlight Remembrance Day in Armley, Bramley, Farsley and Rodley

Words & photos: Helen Fay, Jo Fiddes, Andy Parnham, Linda Petty and Adele Rae We will remember them. West Leeds fell silent as it remembered...
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Bramley’s Jamie Jones-Buchanan opens new Community Hub at Leeds West Academy

Leeds West Academy has launched a new weekly Community Hub, creating a welcoming space for people to come together, enjoy breakfast, access practical support and...
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Stanningley

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Mobile phone mast plan off Stanningley Bypass slip road

Plans for a 20-metre high phone mast off a Stanningley Bypass slip road in Pudsey have been submitted to Leeds City Council. Applicant MBNL represents...
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November road closure warning as Dawsons Corner surfacing works continue

A final programme of major resurfacing works will take place at Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass next month, road users have been warned. The work...
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Wortley

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Wortley Rec: Former park keeper’s lodge set for auction

By John Baron The historic former park keeper's cottage in Wortley Rec is up for auction next week with a guide price of £130,000. The building...
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Pudsey company nets £44k to boost young people’s skills

Pudsey-based Building Futures Together has received £44,158 to help economically inactive young people gain construction skills and boost their employability. The programme will support 30...
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