Tuesday, October 22, 2024

South Pudsey Community Centre sells at auction for £650,000

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A former council children’s centre has sold for more than £650,000 after being put up for auction. The vacant South...

Pudsey town centre shop signs refused planning permission

By John Baron A Pudsey town centre shop has been refused retrospective planning permission for new external signage. Applicant R Dyari, of Mr Blue Market, had...

‘Ray of sunshine’ Rosie hits Bramley parkrun ‘100 volunteer’ milestone

Words: Jamie Stewart Photos: Simon Cullingworth Saturday (19 October) was a special day for one of Bramley's youngest volunteers as ten year-old Rosie Stewart celebrated her 100th volunteer...

Armley campaigner nets community impact award

By James Bovington Chris Sylvester, from Getting Clean in Armley, was both surprised and delighted to receive a Community Impact award at the annual dinner of the Park...

Armley: Train scan’s inside track on marvellous museum model’s secrets

High-tech 3D scans have revealed the intricate inner workings of the world’s oldest model locomotive for the first time in more than 200 years. Leeds...

Green light for £7m Ring Road bridge to link Farsley and Rodley with Calverley

By John Baron Council planners have approved proposals for a £7 million foot and cycling bridge over the Outer Ring Ring to improve links between...

Sorry Farsley Celtic slip to 3-0 Spennymoor defeat

By John Baron Lacklustre Farsley Celtic slipped to a 3-0 defeat to Spennymoor Town at The Horsfall Stadium in Bradford on Friday night. The fixture was...

West Leeds planning applications: 20 October 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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Armley campaigner nets community impact award

By James Bovington Chris Sylvester, from Getting Clean in Armley, was both surprised and delighted to receive a Community Impact award at the annual dinner of the Park...

Armley: Train scan’s inside track on marvellous museum model’s secrets

High-tech 3D scans have revealed the intricate inner workings of the world’s oldest model locomotive for the first time in more than 200 years. Leeds...

‘Ray of sunshine’ Rosie hits Bramley parkrun ‘100 volunteer’ milestone

Words: Jamie Stewart Photos: Simon Cullingworth Saturday (19 October) was a special day for one of Bramley's youngest volunteers as ten year-old Rosie Stewart celebrated her 100th volunteer...

Bramley Baths looks to raise the roof with community share issue

By John Baron Bramley Baths has today launched a community share issue in a bid to raise £350,000 to future-proof its Grade II-Listed Edwardian building. Bosses...

Cash boost serves an ace for Burley Park tennis courts

New life has been breathed into run-down tennis courts in Burley Park, thanks to a slice of a £654,000 fund from Leeds City Council...

Road upgrades could boost Kirkstall bus service

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Bus journey times are set to be improved with £360,000 worth of road upgrades at three Leeds traffic jam...

Grub’s up! Enjoy a home cooked Sunday Lunch and great company in Calverley

By Diane Sullivan The first Sunday in the month is now a day to look forward to for members of the newly formed Sunday Lunch Club...

Not a whodunnit, but a WHYdunnit at Calverley Old Hall

By Anne Akers Visitors to the newly-refurbished Calverley Old Hall this weekend were invited to solve one of the historic building's major mysteries surrounding the...

Farnley: Historic barn plans refused by council

Plans to convert a 17th century barn on the Farnley Hall Estate into a new home have been refused by Leeds City Council planners. Applicant...

West Leeds women honoured as ‘Ribbons’ sculpture unveiled

By James Bovington & John Baron A new sculpture celebrating inspirational Leeds women has been unveiled at the heart of the city’s cultural quarter.  Created by...

Green light for £7m Ring Road bridge to link Farsley and Rodley with Calverley

By John Baron Council planners have approved proposals for a £7 million foot and cycling bridge over the Outer Ring Ring to improve links between...

Farsley record store triples in size as it opens in new shop

Independent Farsley record shop Record Plant will officially reopen their highly popular store on Saturday, October 19 in a new, much larger space at Sunny Bank...

Sorry Farsley Celtic slip to 3-0 Spennymoor defeat

By John Baron Lacklustre Farsley Celtic slipped to a 3-0 defeat to Spennymoor Town at The Horsfall Stadium in Bradford on Friday night. The fixture was...

Farsley Celtic chairman’s car vandalised after game

Farsley Celtic's chairman Paul Barthorpe had his car attacked following his side's FA Cup defeat to Kettering on Saturday. The game was played at the...

Company volunteers make difference at Hollybush Conservation Centre

Volunteers from a Leeds infrastructure company are helping to improve the meadow area at Hollybush Conservation Centre as part of a new partnership. virtualDCS, the Leeds-based...

In photos: An eye on Kirkstall sports field and bright Bramley autumn sunshine

Photographer Susan Tellum has captured a bright autumn sunny day in Bramley and Kirkstall as she continues her weekly chronicling of the changing seasons...

South Pudsey Community Centre sells at auction for £650,000

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A former council children’s centre has sold for more than £650,000 after being put up for auction. The vacant South...

Pudsey town centre shop signs refused planning permission

By John Baron A Pudsey town centre shop has been refused retrospective planning permission for new external signage. Applicant R Dyari, of Mr Blue Market, had...

Green light for £7m Ring Road bridge to link Farsley and Rodley with Calverley

By John Baron Council planners have approved proposals for a £7 million foot and cycling bridge over the Outer Ring Ring to improve links between...

Rodley: Green light for supported accommodation plan

Plans to convert a semi-detached house on a Rodley cul-de-sac into supported accommodation for three people has been approved, despite concerns over parking. Applicant Amethyst247support wants to...

Bramley councillor’s pride over council “doing the right thing by veterans”

A Bramley & Stanningley councillor has spoken of his pride after Leeds City Council brought military compensation fully into line with civilian awards in...

Friends of Stanningley Park prepare for lantern parade

By Carol Hodgson Come and join Friends of Stanningley Park for their inaugural community lantern parade on Friday 1 November 2024. There will be live music from...

Green Party reclaim Farnley & Wortley ward in by-election – reaction

Returning Farnley and Wortley councillor David Blackburn has said he is 'honoured' to be able to represent the ward again. As reported by WLD, the...

Farnley & Wortley by-election result: Green Party’s David Blackburn retakes seat

The Farnley & Wortley by-election was won by the Green Party's David Blackburn. The Green Party candidate regained the seat he lost to Labour in...