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Before Leeds had a charter: Wade’s Charity and five centuries of civic life

Wade’s Charity owns roughly 20% of all the green spaces in Leeds. which it rents back to Leeds City Council at a peppercorn rent...
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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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Volunteers help sweltering Armley shoppers as heatwave continues

By Andy Dalton Sweltering shoppers in Armley Town Street are being offered chilled drinks to quench their thirst. Many visitors to the Armley shopping area are...
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Listen: Kirkstall Art Trail 2026 will be the ‘best yet’

By Richard Horsman Organisers of the eleventh Kirkstall Art Trail which takes place this coming weekend (18-19 July) are promising their event will be ‘bigger...
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Horsforth: Yarnbury RFC plans new training and gym building

By John Baron A new modular building will help provide education, training, gym, coaching and community use at Yarnbury rugby club in Horsforth, if plans...
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Meet Capture Kirkstall 2026 photography competition winners

By Mindy Goose Kirkstall Art Trail has announced the winners of this year's 'Capture Kirkstall' photography competition, celebrating the people, places, and hidden corners of...
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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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Photos capture scorching Kirkstall Festival 2026 – updated

Photos: Yann Ainley, Nelson Rodriguez, Susan Tellum & Kelvin Wakefield For the second year running Kirkstall Festival was sun-kissed and scorching hot as thousands flocked...
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Armley

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Before Leeds had a charter: Wade’s Charity and five centuries of civic life

Wade’s Charity owns roughly 20% of all the green spaces in Leeds. which it rents back to Leeds City Council at a peppercorn rent...
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Volunteers help sweltering Armley shoppers as heatwave continues

By Andy Dalton Sweltering shoppers in Armley Town Street are being offered chilled drinks to quench their thirst. Many visitors to the Armley shopping area are...
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Bramley

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Boxers demonstrate skills at Bramley Villagers’ show

by James Bovington Boxers at Bramley Villagers used their recent home show at the West Leeds club to demonstrate skills they have learnt.  All were...
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Sampling beers at The Old Unicorn in Bramley

Community reporter Christopher Pratt pays a visit to his favourite local - The Old Unicorn in Bramley - to sample some of the beers...
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Burley

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Burley children’s home plan withdrawn ahead of meeting

Plans to change a semi detached house in Burley into a residential home for children have been withdrawn by the applicant. Applicant Ms S Sheikh...
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Burley takeaway can open until 3am, despite concerns

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A take-away has been given permission to serve customers until 3am in a busy student area of West Leeds. Foodie,...
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Calverley

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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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Calverley Old Hall wins at RICS Yorkshire and Humber regional awards

A Grade I listed former manor house in West Leeds has won the prestigious 'Heritage' prize at a ceremony in Harrogate. Projects went head-to-head at the...
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Farnley

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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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New Farnley hosts over 50s cricket international

By Noel Bullock Cricket fans are in for a real treat as New Farnley Cricket Club plays hosts an international fixture on Sunday, 26 July 2026, when England Over...
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Farsley

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‘Magical’ Sunny Bank Mills Gallery takeover celebrates artists with disabilities

Sunny Bank Mills has unveiled one of its most ambitious and joyful exhibitions yet.  The Magic Show has taken over its Gallery in Farsley, Leeds until...
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Farsley youngster’s fresh cycle trek to help end bed poverty

A Farsley 12-year-old is aiming to cycle from one coast to another to support a Leeds charity campaigning to end bed poverty. Jesse Carlill wants...
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Horsforth

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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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Horsforth: Yarnbury RFC plans new training and gym building

By John Baron A new modular building will help provide education, training, gym, coaching and community use at Yarnbury rugby club in Horsforth, if plans...
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Kirkstall

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Listen: Kirkstall Art Trail 2026 will be the ‘best yet’

By Richard Horsman Organisers of the eleventh Kirkstall Art Trail which takes place this coming weekend (18-19 July) are promising their event will be ‘bigger...
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Meet Capture Kirkstall 2026 photography competition winners

By Mindy Goose Kirkstall Art Trail has announced the winners of this year's 'Capture Kirkstall' photography competition, celebrating the people, places, and hidden corners of...
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Pudsey

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Have your say: Pudsey Market consultation now live

By John Baron West Leeds residents can help shape the future of 'unsustainable' Pudsey Market after a public consultation was launched. Leeds City Council is asking...
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Pudsey Sixth Form College students visit Downing Street

Students from Pudsey Sixth Form College enjoyed a visit to London which culminated in a meeting with the Chancellor, Leeds West and Pudsey MP...
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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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