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Leeds: Householders asked to stand in solidarity against racism
People across Leeds are encouraged to stand in solidarity with those peacefully protesting against racism and all other forms...
5 June 2020
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2 June 2020
Support grows for Farnley Falcons’ plans for permanent new clubhouse
Farnley Falcons rugby club has applied for planning permission to build a new permanant clubhouse and changing facilities. The club, which caters for more than 100 youngsters each week, has been operating out of temporary steel containers which act as changing rooms off Butt Lane. It used to be based at nearby Farnley Sports and Social ... Read more
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1 June 2020
Man who died in River Aire tragedy named as Farnley Academy teacher Lewis Howlett – UPDATED
A man who died in the River Aire this weekend has been named as Farnley Academy teacher Lewis Howlett. Mr Howlett, aged 25, had taught English at Farnley Academy for the past three years. As previously reported, Mr Howlett entered the river at Redcote Lane in Kirkstall at 8.30pm on Saturday but vanished beneath the ... Read more
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31 May 2020
Man dies in River Aire – police warn of dangers of open water swimming in hot weather
A 25-year-old man died after going for a swim in the River Aire in the Kirkstall area last night. West Yorkshire Police said the man, who was with a friend, entered the river at 8.30pm but vanished beneath the surface and failed to emerge. A major police and fire service search found his body in ... Read more
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29 May 2020
Concern as Boots announces closure of Armley Town Street pharmacy
Boots has announced it is to close its Armley Town Street pharmacy following a store review. The branch will shut towards the end of August and staff will be offered jobs at other Boots stores. A Boots spokesperson told the Dispatch: “At Boots UK, we continually review our store locations to make sure they are ... Read more
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28 May 2020
Kirkstall: Community rallies to clean up in aftermath of nature reserve rave
Volunteers have been helping to clean-up the aftermath of an illegal rave on an island at Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve earlier this week. The rave, which made headlines nationally, led to three arrests and equipment being confiscated by police as around 200 people descended on the quiet woodland area on Monday night. The community has ... Read more
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Getting by with a little help from our friends in Armley– 25 years on
As reported earlier this week in the Dispatch, Armley Helping Hands is having to celebrate it’s 25th year of...
5 June 2020
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Death of former Lord Mayor Frank Robinson
Tributes have been paid to former Lord Mayor of Leeds and Calverley and Farsley councillor Frank Robinson who died...
4 June 2020
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West Leeds: Little Free Libraries light up one year on from founder’s passing
Today is the first anniversary of the death of Carry Franklin, the founder of the Leeds Little Free Library...
4 June 2020
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A day in the life of a West Leeds headteacher during lockdown
In the week schools are set to open more widely, community reporter Jo Fiddes talks to Sarah Griggs, head...
4 June 2020
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Bramley photographer captures deserted Leeds city centre streets in lockdown
Photos: Simon Cullingworth Words: David Spereall & John Baron Bramley-based photographer Simon Cullingworth has captured these photos of an...
4 June 2020
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Cars back onto Ring Road as Butt Lane McDonald’s reopens
Drivers were queuing along Butt Lane and onto the Ring Road this morning as McDonald’s re-opened its restaurant as...
4 June 2020
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Calverley: Police target illegal woodland bikers as crackdown continues
Police have again been clamping down on illegal bikers in woodland in Calverley. The Leeds District Off Road Bike...
3 June 2020