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In photos: Fairies in Bramley Park? Cooling down at Kirkstall Abbey

By Susan Tellum The fairies left a summer solstice crown on Bramley Park, then trooped down to Kirkstall Abbey to cool down! That's according to photographer...
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Police appeal over Armley business burglary

Police investigating a burglary in Armley have issued images of two men they would like to identify.   They are wanted in connection with a...
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Pudsey pub demolition refused by council planners

By John Baron Proposals to demolish a former Pudsey pub dating back to 1916 have been refused by council planners. Applicant Verma Developments wanted to demolish the former...
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In photos: Scorching start for the Mill Gallery exhibition 

Words & photos: Paul Abraham As the temperature soared outside, so did the appreciation of artists and art fans as they marvelled at the varied...
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West Leeds planning applications: 22 June 2025

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published...
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Horsforth darts players invited to help hit Macmillan target

By Jill Stocks Darts players in Horsforth are invited to join in a darts marathon at The Bridge Inn this weekend to raise money for...
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Leeds launches Aire Resilience Company to tackle flood risk

A new company has been set up to help manage natural flood prevention measures on the River Aire to help reduce the risk of...
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Police appeal to find missing Horsforth teen

Police are appealing for information to help locate Talisha Clarke, who has been reported missing from the Horsforth area. Talisha, aged 13, was reported missing...
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Armley

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Police appeal over Armley business burglary

Police investigating a burglary in Armley have issued images of two men they would like to identify.   They are wanted in connection with a...
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Forward Leeds celebrates 10 years with Armley open house event

Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug service, will celebrate 10 years of supporting individuals and communities across Leeds with a series of 'open...
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Bramley

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In photos: Fairies in Bramley Park? Cooling down at Kirkstall Abbey

By Susan Tellum The fairies left a summer solstice crown on Bramley Park, then trooped down to Kirkstall Abbey to cool down! That's according to photographer...
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In photos: Scorching start for the Mill Gallery exhibition 

Words & photos: Paul Abraham As the temperature soared outside, so did the appreciation of artists and art fans as they marvelled at the varied...
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Burley

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Proposals could see five Little Owls nurseries remain with council – uncertainty lingers over others

Parents and carers of children at council nurseries threatened with closure have welcomed proposals that could see five nurseries remain with the local authority. In...
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Fundraising event to support lifeline Doodle Chat groups

By Noah Roberts Leeds folk are coming together to raise funds for a meaningful cause: a grassroots initiative originally started in Armley which is dedicated...
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Calverley

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Anne’s Patch: Here comes the sun!

By Anne Akers What a contrast it’s been down on the lot this spring compared to last year. The warmer, drier start to the season...
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Calverley Old Hall wins top restoration award

By Anne Akers The Landmark Trust, which owns the historic Calverley Old Hall, has won the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year at the...
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Farnley

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‘Celebration of life’: New Farnley Cricket Club hosts Transplant Ashes

The inspirational Transplant Ashes are coming to New Farnley Cricket Club later this month. England and Wales Transplant Cricket are gearing up to play Lucky...
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Grant helps support vulnerable households in Farnley and Wortley

Community groups in Farnley and Wortley was can bid for funds from a government initiative providing financial assistance to vulnerable households facing the rising...
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Farsley

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New business units springing up at Farsley business mills 

Plans for eight new workshop and office units have moved a step closer to reality at the Springfield Mills site in Farsley. Bosses at...
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Familiar face opens new Farsley pilates studio

West Leeds physiotherapist and pilates instructor Louise Samuels has launched a new, physio-led reformer and mat pilates studio at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley.  Classes...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth darts players invited to help hit Macmillan target

By Jill Stocks Darts players in Horsforth are invited to join in a darts marathon at The Bridge Inn this weekend to raise money for...
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Police appeal to find missing Horsforth teen

Police are appealing for information to help locate Talisha Clarke, who has been reported missing from the Horsforth area. Talisha, aged 13, was reported missing...
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Kirkstall

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Leeds launches Aire Resilience Company to tackle flood risk

A new company has been set up to help manage natural flood prevention measures on the River Aire to help reduce the risk of...
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Learning Disability Week marked with ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ in Kirkstall

By Diane Sullivan A 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' was held at Kirkstall Leisure Centre this week in celebration of Learning Disability Week.  The event, one of...
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Pudsey

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Pudsey pub demolition refused by council planners

By John Baron Proposals to demolish a former Pudsey pub dating back to 1916 have been refused by council planners. Applicant Verma Developments wanted to demolish the former...
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Pudsey Civic Hall: Festival brings dyslexia community together

By Harry Ward An organisation supporting people with dyslexia in Leeds is holding a major event at Pudsey Civic Hall in July. The Yorkshire Dyslexia Festival...
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Rodley

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Rodley Nature Reserve issues plea over tadpoles

By David Nesham Recent activities by visitors to Rodley Nature Reserve are causing major concerns as to the safety of the habitat and wildlife. The Reserve...
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Morris dancers treat Rodley pub-goers

By Dianne Craven Under a clear blue May evening sky Rodley pub goers got a real treat as The Wharfedale Wayzgoose Border Morris played music,...
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Stanningley

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Pudsey pub demolition refused by council planners

By John Baron Proposals to demolish a former Pudsey pub dating back to 1916 have been refused by council planners. Applicant Verma Developments wanted to demolish the former...
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Traffic orders set for Bramley streets

Council chiefs are set to give the green light to a £25,000 package of measures to regulate problem parking in Bramley & Stanningley ward. Councillors,...
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Wortley

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Lower Wortley Methodist Church ‘under offer’

The former Lower Wortley Methodist Church building on Branch Road could be about to have new owners. WLD reported last March that the 19th century...
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Grant helps support vulnerable households in Farnley and Wortley

Community groups in Farnley and Wortley was can bid for funds from a government initiative providing financial assistance to vulnerable households facing the rising...
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