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West Leeds weekly roundup: 19 July 2026

Welcome to the latest handy five-minute Sunday roundup capturing what’s been happening in West Leeds during the past week. Big news this week was Bramley...
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New sensory garden opens at Burley primary school

Rosebank Primary School in Burley has officially opened its new sensory sarden, a specially designed outdoor space that will support the wellbeing, communication and...
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FC Farsley shows progress in Frickley Athletic test

By John Baron FC Farsley put in a batting performance as they took on Frickley Athletic on Saturday in their third pre-season game. The Weavers travelled...
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Century hero Coutts completes stunning masterclass as New Farnley edge one-run thriller

by Noel Bullock Fletcher Coutts produced a performance for the ages as New Farnley claimed one of the most dramatic victories of their Bradford Premier...
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Horsforth: Yarnbury beer festival now in its 16th year

By Jill Stocks This weekend is the 16th Yarnbury beer and music festival at Yarnbury RFC and crowds are expected once again to support this...
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Peerage for former Armley councillor Alison Lowe

West Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe OBE, has been appointed to the House of Lords. The appointment was announced as part...
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Speed limit to be reduced on busy West Leeds road

By John Baron The speed limit will be reduced on a busy stretch of a Calverley road, after council highways chiefs signed off the plans. The...
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Armley: Library service to cease iPad scheme

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Libraries in the city are set to cease lending out iPads after devices became obsolete and some were stolen. Leeds...
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Armley

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Peerage for former Armley councillor Alison Lowe

West Yorkshire's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Alison Lowe OBE, has been appointed to the House of Lords. The appointment was announced as part...
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Armley: Library service to cease iPad scheme

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Libraries in the city are set to cease lending out iPads after devices became obsolete and some were stolen. Leeds...
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Bramley

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Historic Bramley Baths submits revamp plans to safeguard long-term future

By John Baron Ambitious multi-million pound plans to improve the sustainability and long-term viability of Grade II Listed Bramley Baths have been submitted to Leeds...
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Bramley: Community garden ‘haven’ restored thanks to green-fingered volunteers

Community gardeners in Bramley have celebrated restoring a community garden to its former glory at a special tea and cake celebration with councillors. Volunteers from...
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Burley

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New sensory garden opens at Burley primary school

Rosebank Primary School in Burley has officially opened its new sensory sarden, a specially designed outdoor space that will support the wellbeing, communication and...
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Burley: How martial arts gym helps kickboxer reach potential

By James Bovington Until now kickboxer Callan Burke was typical of a generation of young people who’ve enjoyed combat sports training and competing on a...
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Calverley

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Speed limit to be reduced on busy West Leeds road

By John Baron The speed limit will be reduced on a busy stretch of a Calverley road, after council highways chiefs signed off the plans. The...
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Motorists warned over Calverley River Bridge closures

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead due to an overnight closure of the A6120 Calverley River Bridge. The planned overnight closure of Calverley River...
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Farnley

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Century hero Coutts completes stunning masterclass as New Farnley edge one-run thriller

by Noel Bullock Fletcher Coutts produced a performance for the ages as New Farnley claimed one of the most dramatic victories of their Bradford Premier...
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Brown’s masterclass fires Farnley into national quarter-finals

By Noel Bullock New Farnley Cricket Club booked their place in the quarter-finals of the ECB National Club Championship after producing another outstanding all-round display to defeat...
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Farsley

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FC Farsley shows progress in Frickley Athletic test

By John Baron FC Farsley put in a batting performance as they took on Frickley Athletic on Saturday in their third pre-season game. The Weavers travelled...
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Leading archaeology company moves to Farsley

One of the largest archaeology companies in the UK has relocated their Leeds office to Springfield Mills in Farsley as their base for UK-wide...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth: Yarnbury beer festival now in its 16th year

By Jill Stocks This weekend is the 16th Yarnbury beer and music festival at Yarnbury RFC and crowds are expected once again to support this...
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New Horsforth youth group supports transition for year 6 leavers 

By Jill Stocks A new youth group has started in Horsforth aimed at easing the transition for pupils leaving year 6 and starting high school...
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Kirkstall

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Youngsters grab a ‘pizza the action’ at Kirkstall Road nursery

Children at a Kirkstall Road nursery have been getting creative by making their own pizzas, supported by their own in-house chef.  Youngsters at Bright Horizons...
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Firefighters tackled large blaze near former Kirkstall mill

Fire crews attended a large bonfire at the back of derelict St Ann's Mills in Kirkstall just after 10pm on Monday night. Appliances from Stanningley,...
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Pudsey

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Bradford Road: ‘Alien’ and ‘out of scale’ phone mast refused

By John Baron Amended plans for a 16-metre high mobile phone mast would create a 'tall, alien and unduly prominent feature' on a West Leeds...
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Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park scoop prestigious Green Flag Awards

Two West Leeds parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality. Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park are...
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Rodley

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Motorists warned over Calverley River Bridge closures

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead due to an overnight closure of the A6120 Calverley River Bridge. The planned overnight closure of Calverley River...
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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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Stanningley

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Youngsters to have their say on activities in Bramley and Stanningley

By Christopher Pratt Young people aged between five and 15 in Bramley, Stanningley and surrounding areas are being invited to join a fun and engaging...
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Photos: Mill Gallery’s ‘Open Exhibition’ draws artists from across UK

Words and photos by Paul Abraham A new exhibition and a new gallery layout brought artists and art lovers from around the county to the...
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Wortley

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Volunteer junior coaches sought at West Leeds RUFC

By Katherine Turner Photos: Keir Breakwell and Sam Neave Join the pride - West Leeds Lions are recruiting volunteer junior coaches. West Leeds RUFC, based at Blue Hill...
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Wortley: Fresh flats plan at arson-hit former mill

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter New flats could provide much-needed housing under plans to convert part of a fire-damaged former mill complex. Nine apartments are...
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