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‘An evening the crowd will never forget’ – Kirkstall Festival concert rocks Abbey

Words: Sam Gillinder Photos: Jonathan Taylor from cloud9 photography A concert took place at Kirkstall Abbey on the eve of the Kirkstall Festival that is...
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Pudsey Wellbeing Charity searches for new premises

A charity supporting Pudsey people is searching for a new home. Pudsey Wellbeing Charity was founded in 2013 and offers a social hub providing activities...
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Rachel Reeves MP: ‘Change has begun in Leeds West and Pudsey’

By Rachel Reeves, Chancellor and Leeds West and Pudsey MP A little over a year ago, people across Leeds West and Pudsey voted for change....
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Kirkstall Festival 2025 was hot, hot, hot!

Words: Sam Gillinder Photos: Kelvin Wakefield & Susan Tellum The Kirkstall Festival, a huge event in Leeds, took place amid the stunning backdrop of Kirkstall Abbey. The...
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Community opens up for Kirkstall Art Trail, spreading enjoyment in art

By Jim Corah During Saturday 19 July and Sunday 20 July 2025, homes, businesses, and community organisations will be openning their doors literally and figuratively...
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Choir invites ladies to hit the right note at Bramley open session

By Noelle Williamson You will know from WLD's what's on calendar that the String of Beads Ladies Choir gave their summer concert at their home...
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Armley councillor Alice Smart to stand down at next election

By John Baron An Armley councillor has announced she will stand down at next May's Leeds City Council elections. Alice Smart was elected as a Labour...
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Hitting the right notes in Bramley Park – from Star Wars to Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll

Words & photos: Noelle Williamson This poster sings to me of the pleasures of an open-air concert on a summer afternoon; when everyone simply shows...
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Armley

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Armley councillor Alice Smart to stand down at next election

By John Baron An Armley councillor has announced she will stand down at next May's Leeds City Council elections. Alice Smart was elected as a Labour...
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Demolition plan for Armley Conservative Club

Plans to demolish the historic former Armley Conservative Club buildings have been submitted to Leeds City Council planners. The building, off Theaker Lane, was subjected...
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Bramley

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Choir invites ladies to hit the right note at Bramley open session

By Noelle Williamson You will know from WLD's what's on calendar that the String of Beads Ladies Choir gave their summer concert at their home...
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Hitting the right notes in Bramley Park – from Star Wars to Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll

Words & photos: Noelle Williamson This poster sings to me of the pleasures of an open-air concert on a summer afternoon; when everyone simply shows...
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Burley

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Burley: Event celebrates South Asian heritage in traditional style

By Win Roddy "Sat shri akal Better Leeds Communities vich tuhada swagat hai." Hello and welcome to Better Leeds Communities! The event was one of a programme...
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New plans for 509 flats at former Thyssen Krupp site to be discussed

By John Baron Developers are set to present early details of a proposed housing development at a former industrial site off Kirkstall Road. Members of the...
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Calverley

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Concern over ‘heartless’ floral tributes ‘ban’

By John Baron A Calverley funeral celebrant has has criticised a "heartless" ban on floral tributes which she says has left mourners "very distressed". Former Calverley...
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Delayed Parklife hub to provide sports facilities in Woodhall

Delayed plans to transform dated sports facilities at Woodhall Playing Fields into a ‘Parklife’ community sports hub are set for final approval – three years after...
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Farnley

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...
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Reduced homes scheme approved in New Farnley

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A new housing scheme is set to go ahead after objections saw the developer reduce the size of the...
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Farsley

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Parents lobby over special needs school transport changes

By Harry Ward A Horsforth parent has criticised Leeds City Council’s proposed changes to special needs school transport, warning they will push families into crisis. Jill...
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Converted bus supports neurodivergent students’ independence

A single decker bus has been converted into a classroom to support students with special educational needs in Farsley. The specially converted bus to support...
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Horsforth

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Parents lobby over special needs school transport changes

By Harry Ward A Horsforth parent has criticised Leeds City Council’s proposed changes to special needs school transport, warning they will push families into crisis. Jill...
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Horsforth Town Council seeks public opinion on proposals for 3 & 5 The Green

By Jill Stocks A survey is now open for Horsforth residents to have their say on proposed increases to the precept to cover the cost...
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Kirkstall

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‘An evening the crowd will never forget’ – Kirkstall Festival concert rocks Abbey

Words: Sam Gillinder Photos: Jonathan Taylor from cloud9 photography A concert took place at Kirkstall Abbey on the eve of the Kirkstall Festival that is...
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Kirkstall Festival 2025 was hot, hot, hot!

Words: Sam Gillinder Photos: Kelvin Wakefield & Susan Tellum The Kirkstall Festival, a huge event in Leeds, took place amid the stunning backdrop of Kirkstall Abbey. The...
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Pudsey

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Pudsey Wellbeing Charity searches for new premises

A charity supporting Pudsey people is searching for a new home. Pudsey Wellbeing Charity was founded in 2013 and offers a social hub providing activities...
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1,100 people sign petition against Pudsey Town Hall sale

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service More than 1,100 people have signed a petition against the possible sale of a town’s historic municipal building. As...
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Rodley

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Rodley playgroup welcoming families for over four decades 

By Rebecca Tait Every Thursday, the peace and quiet of Rodley church hall quickly fills with laughter and chaos as doors open to its weekly...
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‘Hidden gem’ Rodley Nature Reserve celebrates 25 years

Words: David Nesham Photos: Barbara Murphy Regarded locally as a “hidden gem” Rodley Nature Reserve is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. On 28 July 2000 the Minister...
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Stanningley

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Appeal after unstable graves made safe at St Thomas Church

St Thomas’ Stanningley Parochial Church Council have had to lay a number of unstable graves down due to health and safety reasons. They are appealing...
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Stanningley: McDonalds faces noise concerns over drive thru plans

By John Baron McDonald's will have to overcome noise concerns if it is to build a new drive thru restaurant in Stanningley. Bosses at the fast...
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Wortley

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Wortley: Improvements for footpath used by Leeds United fans

By Katherine Turner Wortley paths used by Leeds United fans on match days are set to receive a much-needed resurfacing. The ginnel between Whitehall Road and...
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Outer West councillors to debate community funding applications

By John Baron Councillors on the Outer West Community Committee are being asked to consider funding a raft of community initiatives at their next meeting...
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