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Leeds: Data centre backlash continues

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A backlash to the building of a Microsoft data centre is gathering pace after Green Party councillors voiced their...
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Flats plan submitted at Stanningley office building

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter More than 20 flats could be created in a former office building if plans can be agreed with the...
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Community centre recognised for volunteering excellence

By Rebecca Hunter Volunteers at New Wortley Community Centre are delighted they have achieved the VAL Quality Mark Level 1 for "excellence in volunteering". They...
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Horsforth Town Council invites residents to join monthly litter picks

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council announced the details of their new monthly litter picks this week, and local residents are encouraged to join in...
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Friends of Bramley Baths scheme to relaunch as building marks ‘everyday histories’

By Jane Knowles Grade II Listed Bramley Baths is to continue its work as a major cultural and community hub over the next few weeks...
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Armley’s harvest project offers free apples

By Andy Dalton Hundreds of apples are being given away to people in the Armley area. Leeds City Mission (LCM) are repeating a harvest project which...
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New Horsforth Town Council wards plan to be debated

By John Baron City councillors will next week debate proposals to create an additional two electoral wards for Horsforth Town Council. All 98 councillors are due...
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Listed: Where to find Heritage Open Days in West Leeds

By Iola Shaw Heritage Open Days (HODs) is an annual free festival of heritage and history events running for 10 days from September 11 throughout...
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Armley

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Community centre recognised for volunteering excellence

By Rebecca Hunter Volunteers at New Wortley Community Centre are delighted they have achieved the VAL Quality Mark Level 1 for "excellence in volunteering". They...
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Armley’s harvest project offers free apples

By Andy Dalton Hundreds of apples are being given away to people in the Armley area. Leeds City Mission (LCM) are repeating a harvest project which...
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Bramley

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Friends of Bramley Baths scheme to relaunch as building marks ‘everyday histories’

By Jane Knowles Grade II Listed Bramley Baths is to continue its work as a major cultural and community hub over the next few weeks...
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Appeal to help maintain Bramley and Stanningley community orchards

Words: Jane Knowles Photos: Alaina Dunne Following successful planting sessions in March, three community orchards in West Leeds need green-fingered volunteers once again. The orchards at Stanningley...
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Burley

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Council to raise Little Owls nursery costs

By John Baron Leeds City Council is set to raise the cost of attending its Little Owls nurseries by 5%. The decision will affect attendees at...
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New sensory garden opens at Burley primary school

Rosebank Primary School in Burley has officially opened its new sensory garden, a specially designed outdoor space that will support the wellbeing, communication and...
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Calverley

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Calverley and Farsley councillor Peter Carlill steps down

By John Baron Calverley and Farsley councillor Peter Carlill has resigned due to health issues, it has been announced today. Mr Carlill had represented the ward...
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Ring Road footbridge plans delayed due to rising costs

By John Baron Ambitious plans for a pedestrian footbridge over the A6120 outer ring road have been delayed due to rising costs, Leeds City Council...
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Farnley

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Heavy Woollen Cup joy for New Farnley Cricket Club

By Noel Bullock New Farnley bounced back from their recent Priestley Cup final defeat as they lifted the Heavy Woollen Cup for a sixth time...
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First Farnley Fest brings community together

By Peter Allison Farnley Community Centre’s first-ever Farnley Fest has been hailed a huge success after around 380 people came together for an afternoon of...
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Farsley

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Farsley jeweller Victoria Walker is ‘living the dream’ in new shop

By DJ Gardner Self-taught Farsley jeweller Victoria Walker is celebrating an increase in business since moving from the small shop she rented for 14 years...
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Calverley and Farsley councillor Peter Carlill steps down

By John Baron Calverley and Farsley councillor Peter Carlill has resigned due to health issues, it has been announced today. Mr Carlill had represented the ward...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth Town Council invites residents to join monthly litter picks

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council announced the details of their new monthly litter picks this week, and local residents are encouraged to join in...
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New Horsforth Town Council wards plan to be debated

By John Baron City councillors will next week debate proposals to create an additional two electoral wards for Horsforth Town Council. All 98 councillors are due...
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Kirkstall

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Reader’s letter: Calls for resident parking permit scheme across Kirkstall

Dear Editor; Further to your recent report regarding the council's clampdown on parking at high-rise flats - including Clayton Court, Clayton Grange, and Grayson...
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Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum bids for £10,000 to write community plan

Councillors on the Inner South West Community Committee will next week decide whether to award £10,000 towards writing the long-awaited Kirkstall Neighbourhood Plan. The Kirkstall Neighbourhood Forum (KNF)...
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Pudsey

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Flats plan submitted at Stanningley office building

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter More than 20 flats could be created in a former office building if plans can be agreed with the...
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Pudsey company G&H secures Martin House Hospice contract

Staff at Pudsey-based mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) service provider G&H are celebrating after securing contracts with new clients. The company has secured agreements...
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Rodley

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Ring Road footbridge plans delayed due to rising costs

By John Baron Ambitious plans for a pedestrian footbridge over the A6120 outer ring road have been delayed due to rising costs, Leeds City Council...
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In photos: Canal offers welcome shade in Rodley

There's talk of another heatwave this week as the hot summer continues. Photographer Susan Tellum has again been out and abut with her camera capturing...
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Stanningley

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Flats plan submitted at Stanningley office building

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter More than 20 flats could be created in a former office building if plans can be agreed with the...
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Demolition application could help unlock McDonald’s Stanningley development

By John Baron Plans to demolish the former Infinity Metals office building in Stanningley have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The demolition would help unlock...
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Wortley

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West Leeds community orchards host art events

West Leeds residents are being invited to a series of free creative workshops in different community orchards. Art in the Orchard is a project by...
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Appeal for construction materials as Wortley training centre prepares to open

An appeal has been launched to donate tools, timber and other construction materials ahead of the opening of a new post-16 training centre in...
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