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Wortley: Revamp for biodiverse community garden

A communal garden in Lower Wortley has been redesigned into a vibrant space for both residents and wildlife. Leeds Federated Housing Association teamed up with Leeds environmental charity,...
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Horsforth film showing highlights family dementia journey

By Jill Stocks Horsforth's Grove Cinema presented a special showing in association with Dementia Friendly Horsforth, raising awareness of dementia and the effect the diagnosis...
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Review: Pranzo, Town Street, Horsforth

By Jill Stocks There’s no shortage of choice on Town Street for the residents of Horsforth when it comes to eateries. No shortage of variety...
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Queenswood Drive: 21 new local authority apartments approved

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A new block of council flats will help address a housing shortage in the city after plans were approved. Leeds...
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Council blocks former Pudsey HSBC homes plan

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter The planned conversion of a former Pudsey town centre bank building into homes has been blocked by the city council. Five...
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New book tells story of tragic Horsforth murder of 1891

By Jill Stocks A new book telling the story of the infamous Horsforth murder of little Barbara Waterhouse has been launched at a special event...
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Dawsons Corner: Work starts on new drainage tank as tall crane arrives

Community reporter Neil Cullen lives opposite the £44 million Dawsons Corner revamp. In his latest column, he casts a whimsical eye at the latest...
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Summer open afternoon set to draw crowds to sunny Armley

By Andy Dalton Leeds City Mission is throwing open the doors of their premises in Mistress Lane in Armley to visitors on Saturday afternoon (13 June). They...
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Armley

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Summer open afternoon set to draw crowds to sunny Armley

By Andy Dalton Leeds City Mission is throwing open the doors of their premises in Mistress Lane in Armley to visitors on Saturday afternoon (13 June). They...
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£233,000 boost for Armley historic loco project

Plans to showcase the city’s historic collection of locomotives in Armley are on the right track after being awarded a major funding boost. The locomotive...
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Bramley

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No movement on historic Newlay Weir future

By John Baron The future of historic Newlay Weir is still unclear – five years after it was partially destroyed during a storm. As previously reported by WLD,...
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In photos: Rainy Kirkstall, big screens and picturesque Bramley Baths

Rainy Kirkstall Abbey and the World Cup big screen at Kirkstall Bridge Inn have been captured by photographer Susan Tellum. Picturesque Bramley Baths have also...
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Burley

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Burley: Council rejects plans for nursery in residential area 

By George Jenkins Plans to convert a childminders into a nursery in Burley have been rejected by the council and concerns over parking and noise.  Little...
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury visits landmark Kirkstall Road regeneration scheme

A senior MP has visited landmark Dyecoats regeneration site off Kirkstall Road, as construction progresses on one of the city’s most significant new housing developments. Chief Secretary...
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Calverley

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Patrols aim to tackle nuisance bikers in West Leeds woodland

Police have stepped up patrols to tackle nuisance bikers at Bunny Fields in Calverley and at Ravenscliffe Woods. Officers from the Leeds District Off Road...
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Calverley author scores literary success

A Calverley-based author is preparing for the release of his first football book after scoring a deal with one of the UK’s most prestigious...
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Farnley

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Coutts inspires as New Farnley CC book semi final slot

By Noel Bullock Fletcher Coutts produced a superb all-round performance as New Farnley booked their place in the Bentley Drains Bradford Premier Cricket League Priestley Cup Semi-Final with a...
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Farnley: Ofsted praise for ‘nurturing care’ at Kidspiration

By John Baron Children attending Kidspiration Childcare And Education in Farnley are well behaved and all make steady progress, Ofsted inspectors have found. Ofsted no longer...
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Farsley

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Farsley’s Croft Street Fisheries is frying high with success

Croft Street Fisheries in Farsley has again secured its place among the UK’s top fish and chip shops by achieving the prestigious NFFF Quality...
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New doors approved for historic Farsley building

A Grade II Listed former district council office and library in Farsley has received planning permission for new internal doors. The 19th century building, now used...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth film showing highlights family dementia journey

By Jill Stocks Horsforth's Grove Cinema presented a special showing in association with Dementia Friendly Horsforth, raising awareness of dementia and the effect the diagnosis...
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Review: Pranzo, Town Street, Horsforth

By Jill Stocks There’s no shortage of choice on Town Street for the residents of Horsforth when it comes to eateries. No shortage of variety...
More news from Horsforth

Kirkstall

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Queenswood Drive: 21 new local authority apartments approved

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A new block of council flats will help address a housing shortage in the city after plans were approved. Leeds...
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In photos: Rainy Kirkstall, big screens and picturesque Bramley Baths

Rainy Kirkstall Abbey and the World Cup big screen at Kirkstall Bridge Inn have been captured by photographer Susan Tellum. Picturesque Bramley Baths have also...
More news from Kirkstall

Pudsey

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Council blocks former Pudsey HSBC homes plan

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter The planned conversion of a former Pudsey town centre bank building into homes has been blocked by the city council. Five...
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Dawsons Corner: Work starts on new drainage tank as tall crane arrives

Community reporter Neil Cullen lives opposite the £44 million Dawsons Corner revamp. In his latest column, he casts a whimsical eye at the latest...
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Rodley

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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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World record attempt by Rodley runner

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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Next phase of Dawsons Corner road closures revealed

As part of the Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass improvement scheme, the next phase of work will involve upgrading the permanent safety barriers around...
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West Leeds successes recognised at annual Manufacturing Festival Awards

The Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards returned this week, with a rollcall of some of the brightest talent in West Yorkshire’s manufacturing and engineering industry....
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Wortley

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Wortley: Revamp for biodiverse community garden

A communal garden in Lower Wortley has been redesigned into a vibrant space for both residents and wildlife. Leeds Federated Housing Association teamed up with Leeds environmental charity,...
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Tributes paid to former Leeds West MP Michael Meadowcroft

By John Baron Tributes have been paid to former Leeds West MP Michael Meadowcraft, who died yesterday, aged 84. Mr Meadowcroft's family yesterday announced his passing,...
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