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Words: Win Roddy Photos: Paul Abraham Hundreds of people packed into All Hallows Church Hall to take part in a colourful community mela. The Harvest Festival Celebration...

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Leeds Bradford Airport: Council rules extra night flights by quieter aircraft are lawful

May 14, 2026

By Harry Ward Leeds Bradford Airport has welcomed a council decision confirming it complied with planning conditions relating to night flights over the past three...

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World record attempt by Rodley runner

May 14, 2026

By Anne Akers Rodley runner and Horsforth Harrier Ciaran Forde had a world record in his sights when he set off on the Leeds Half...

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May 13, 2026

Train services were cancelled or delayed this afternoon after a body was found on the tracks near Kirkstall Forge Station. Emergency crews attended Kirkstall Forge...

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Armley

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Singers encouraged to join Armley pop up choir

May 13, 2026

People of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to take part in a pop up choir project in Armley. St Bartholomew's Church is helping...

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Leeds Youth Opera – Celebrating the past and forging a future in West Leeds

May 13, 2026

By Noelle Williamson Leeds Youth Opera (LYO) has always been a place for young people to develop not only a love for singing, but also...

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Bramley

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Bramley Park wellbeing event brings families together after SATS

May 14, 2026

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Leeds Youth Opera – Celebrating the past and forging a future in West Leeds

May 13, 2026

By Noelle Williamson Leeds Youth Opera (LYO) has always been a place for young people to develop not only a love for singing, but also...

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Burley

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Kirkstall Ward local election result 2026: Greens gain seat from Labour

May 8, 2026

Green Party candidate Joe Ingham won the Kirkstall ward seat in this year's Leeds City Council elections. He won the seat from Labour's Hannah Bithell,...

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Volunteers are being encouraged to take part in an event to keep Burley park in top-top condition. The Friends of Burley Park group is holding...

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Calverley

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The owls have it! Meet them at Calverley Old Hall open days this weekend

May 11, 2026

By Anne Akers Owls feature on the Calverley family crest and now you can meet them in real life at this weekend's open days at...

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Calverley & Farsley Ward local election result 2026: Andrew Carter holds for Conservatives

May 8, 2026

Long-standing Conservative councillor Andrew Carter comfortably held Calverley & Farsley ward at this year's Leeds City Council elections. Cllr Carter received 3,102 votes, while the...

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Farnley

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Cricket: New Farnley hold nerve in Yorkshire heavyweight thriller

May 11, 2026

By Noel Bullock Lawns Lane was packed to the rafters on Sunday as two of Yorkshire’s heavyweight clubs went toe-to-toe in the ECB National Club...

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Police appeal to find man with connections to Bramley, Armley and Farnley

May 10, 2026

Police investigating an incident where threats were made to commit damage have launched a public appeal to help trace Alfie Doyle. Officers say extensive enquiries...

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Farsley

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Farsley: Planting celebrates 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough

May 11, 2026

Volunteers from the Friends of Farsley Rehoboth group organised a 100th birthday celebration for Sir David Attenborough. The much-loved broadcaster selected the charity as a...

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Calverley & Farsley Ward local election result 2026: Andrew Carter holds for Conservatives

May 8, 2026

Long-standing Conservative councillor Andrew Carter comfortably held Calverley & Farsley ward at this year's Leeds City Council elections. Cllr Carter received 3,102 votes, while the...

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Horsforth

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Horsforth Climate Action invites community to ‘Move It’ for Active Travel Week

May 14, 2026

By Jill Stocks Residents of Horsforth are encouraged to take their own climate action next week as part of Move It Horsforth, a community wide...

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May 13, 2026

The annual Apperley Bridge Canter – organised by the Horsforth Harriers – still has a few final spaces left. The 10k (ish) evening race will...

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Kirkstall

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Body found on tracks near Kirkstall Forge Station

May 13, 2026

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Your chance to monitor River Aire water quality

May 13, 2026

Fancy getting involved in your local community? Love the environment? Feeling a bit science-y? West Leeds residents are being invited to discover what's in the...

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Pudsey

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Pudsey Carnival 2026: All you need to know, including parade times and dog show

May 14, 2026

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Pudsey Carnival this weekend. Pudsey Carnival returns to Queens Park on Saturday, May 16, with a full...

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Stanningley lad embraces challenge in charity MMA match

May 11, 2026

By James Bovington A young man from Stanningley who “knows first hand the pain of grief and bereavement” is urging others to sign up for...

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Rodley

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Rodley playgroup celebrates 45 years

May 14, 2026

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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World record attempt by Rodley runner

May 14, 2026

By Anne Akers Rodley runner and Horsforth Harrier Ciaran Forde had a world record in his sights when he set off on the Leeds Half...

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Stanningley

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How you can help create a ‘community selfie’ in Bramley

May 11, 2026

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Stanningley lad embraces challenge in charity MMA match

May 11, 2026

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Wortley

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Farnley & Wortley Ward local election result 2026: Reform’s Wenzdae Robbins holds off Greens

May 8, 2026

Farnley & Wortley ward has elected a Reform UK councillor for the first time. Wenzdae Robbins beat the Green Party's Ann Blackburn to gain the...

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Church receives Tong Road planning permission

April 29, 2026

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service A former curtain and blinds shop is to be turned into a church after plans were agreed with the...

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