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Apartment plans submitted in Pudsey town centre

Plans to convert under-used offices into five apartments for 'contemporary young professionals' in Pudsey town centre have been submitted to Leeds City Council for...
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Community rallies as fundraiser for tragic Robert Hiscoe passes £21,000

A fundraiser in memory of a “local legend” who died after an assault at a Farnley pub has so far raised more than £21,000...
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West Leeds planning applications: 12 May 2024

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published...
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Pupils’ letters lead to new reading shed at Pudsey school

Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School pupils were tasked with writing to local businesses to ask for a donation of a shed in order to create...
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Photos capture Northern Lights over West Leeds

Community reporters have captured a stunning and rare display of Northern Lights across the skies last night. Northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are vibrant curtains...
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In photos: Rodley Nature Reserve is welcoming summer visitors

By Susan Tellum Rodley Nature Reserve is welcoming summer visitors - and you can walk there along the canal. Photographer Susan Tellum has been out and...
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New Armley older people’s housing complex moves closer to reality

Delayed plans for a new west Leeds housing complex for older people are set to move forward with the appointment of a new company...
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Motorists urged to plan ahead over Armley Gyratory works

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as the next phase of works starts on the mult-million pound revamp of Armley Gyratory. Starting on Monday...
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Armley

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New Armley older people’s housing complex moves closer to reality

Delayed plans for a new west Leeds housing complex for older people are set to move forward with the appointment of a new company...
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Motorists urged to plan ahead over Armley Gyratory works

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as the next phase of works starts on the mult-million pound revamp of Armley Gyratory. Starting on Monday...
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Bramley

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Missing Bramley man: Police find body at reservoir

Police searching for Ian McPhail, who was reported missing from Bramley, have located a body.   District officers, supported by the specialist underwater search team,...
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Buffalo Bulletin: Bramley charge into next round of cup

By Paul Abraham On the 20th anniversary of Bramley Buffaloes' return to the rugby league fold, the present incumbents of the shirts produced 80 minutes of...
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Burley

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New ‘Dayhab’ scheme will support people who want to maintain their sobriety

By Mark Hindwell Burley-based 5 WAYS, the Leeds hub for people in recovery from issues with alcohol and drugs, are launching a DayHab programme. The...
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Kirkstall ward local election result 2024: Fiona Venner holds for Labour

Councillor Fiona Venner comfortably held her seat for Labour in Kirkstall ward, with 3,451 votes. Green's Victoria Smith came second with 1,137. Result: Lyall Ainscow -...
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Calverley

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Calverley Millennium Way walk to raise cash for cancer research

The annual eight-mile walk around the boundaries of Calverley will be on Saturday, 11 May on what promises to be a warm, sunny day. The...
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An ‘honour and privilege’ – former councillor Amanda Carter signs off with ‘thank you’ message

A former Calverley & Farsley councillor who lost her seat at last Thursday's Leeds City Council elections has spoken of the 'honour and privilege'...
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Farnley

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Community rallies as fundraiser for tragic Robert Hiscoe passes £21,000

A fundraiser in memory of a “local legend” who died after an assault at a Farnley pub has so far raised more than £21,000...
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Tributes paid to ‘local hero’ killed in Butterbowl pub attack

Tributes have been paid to 'popular character' Robert Hiscoe, who died following an incident at The Butterbowl Pub at the weekend. Mr Hiscoe, 37, was...
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Farsley

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An ‘honour and privilege’ – former councillor Amanda Carter signs off with ‘thank you’ message

A former Calverley & Farsley councillor who lost her seat at last Thursday's Leeds City Council elections has spoken of the 'honour and privilege'...
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Community comes together for first Farsley Football Festival

Photos: John McEvoy Farsley Celtic entertain four teams and a few hundred spectators who took advantage of the spring sunshine for the first Farsley Football...
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Farsley Celtic

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Farsley Celtic announces new veterans team

Farsley Celtic have announced the formation of a new veteran's team, made up of former players at the semi-professional football club. The team has played...
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Community comes together for first Farsley Football Festival

Photos: John McEvoy Farsley Celtic entertain four teams and a few hundred spectators who took advantage of the spring sunshine for the first Farsley Football...
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Kirkstall

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Reasons why you should volunteer in your community

By Jim Corah My name is Jim and I am a volunteer in my community. I am approaching eleven years volunteering in Kirkstall and west Leeds, and...
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Kirkstall Brewery residences: Care leavers and homeless families plan moves closer to reality

Plans to transform empty student halls of residences in Kirkstall into accommodation for care leavers and homeless families have moved a step closer to...
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Pudsey

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Apartment plans submitted in Pudsey town centre

Plans to convert under-used offices into five apartments for 'contemporary young professionals' in Pudsey town centre have been submitted to Leeds City Council for...
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Pupils’ letters lead to new reading shed at Pudsey school

Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School pupils were tasked with writing to local businesses to ask for a donation of a shed in order to create...
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Rodley

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In photos: Rodley Nature Reserve is welcoming summer visitors

By Susan Tellum Rodley Nature Reserve is welcoming summer visitors - and you can walk there along the canal. Photographer Susan Tellum has been out and...
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‘Mr Barista’ brings a taste of ‘Down Under’ to Rodley

Mr Barista Butties and Brews opened on Monday, 29 April with the aim to bringing something a bit different to Rodley. Community reporter Jim...
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Stanningley

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Bramley & Stanningley Ward local election result 2024: Adele Rae holds for Labour

Labour's Adele Rae comfortably held Bramley & Stanningley ward for Leeds City Council at the Leeds local elections. She takes on a seat previously occupied...
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Inspirational women feature in new city sculpture

Inspirational West Leeds Leeds women are among those celebrated in a new sculpture at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by artist, Pippa...
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Wortley

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Teammates to run Rob Burrow Marathon For James Burke Foundation

By Damon Cooper The president and club secretary from the University of Leeds Men's Rugby League club have already raised £710 for a Wortley-based mental...
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Daredevil Wortley resident turns 100 – and celebrates in style

By Katherine Turner Wortley great grandma May Moss, who many locals know as Nana May, achieved an amazing milestone on 1 May, when she turned...
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