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Councillors support FC Farsley’s community work

By John Baron Councillors last night heard how FC Farsley is aiming to be at the heart of the community, following its takeover by the...
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Farnley: Dangerous drainage issues raised with councillors

By John Baron A drainage failure which leaves Tong Road flooded and Farnley Falcons' pitches unusable was discussed by city councillors last night. As previously reported...
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Armley: Former community centre fetches £905,000

By John Baron A former Armley community centre has sold for £905,000 at auction. Strawberry Lane Community Centre had originally been given a £360,000 price tag...
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Pudsey company names its 2026 charities

Pudsey engineering company G&H has named Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and Take Heart as its 2026 Charities of the Year. The announcement comes after...
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Calverley Library building sells for £207,000

The former Calverley Library building has sold at auction for £207,000. Services at the former library in Thornhill Street moved to refitted facilities at the...
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Former pharmacy could become cafe/restaurant

Part of an empty retail unit off Tong Road could be converted into cafe/restaurant, if plans are approved by Leeds City Council. The proposals include...
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Stanningley: Green light for flats above restaurants and takeaways

Four flats will be created above restaurants/hot food takeaways at 116 Stanningley Town Street - despite concerns from a Bramley & Stanningley councillor. Applicant Abid...
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Farsley Boys Brigade swim to victory

By Gary Lemal Youngsters from different Boys' Brigade groups from across West Leeds met at Armley Leisure Centre for the annual swimming gala. Events started...
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Armley

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Armley: Former community centre fetches £905,000

By John Baron A former Armley community centre has sold for £905,000 at auction. Strawberry Lane Community Centre had originally been given a £360,000 price tag...
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Former pharmacy could become cafe/restaurant

Part of an empty retail unit off Tong Road could be converted into cafe/restaurant, if plans are approved by Leeds City Council. The proposals include...
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Bramley

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Love is in the air at Bramley Library

By Diane Gardner Here's a novel idea - celebrate Valentine’s Day with a trip to Bramley Library! Visitors to Bramley's library are being greeted with...
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Anger as Halifax set to close Bramley branch

By John Baron Lloyds Banking Group has today announced it will close 95 branches across the country - including the one at Bramley Shopping Centre. The...
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Burley

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‘Wassail’ event draws over 100 to Burley Park

More than 100 people defied the rain to take part in a Wassail event in Burley Park with folk music, dancing, singing and a...
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Cardigan Fields: Green light for 14 new electric vehicle chargers

Council planners have approved proposals to install 14 EV chargers at Cardigan Fields, off Kirkstall Road. The development will see 39 standard parking bays replaced...
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Calverley

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Calverley Library building sells for £207,000

The former Calverley Library building has sold at auction for £207,000. Services at the former library in Thornhill Street moved to refitted facilities at the...
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Animated film tells the story of Calverley Old Hall – on the Hall!

By Anne Akers Animated images and sounds telling the story of Calverley’s historic Old Hall were projected on to the building in a film made...
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Farnley

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Farnley: Dangerous drainage issues raised with councillors

By John Baron A drainage failure which leaves Tong Road flooded and Farnley Falcons' pitches unusable was discussed by city councillors last night. As previously reported...
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Diamond wedding couple celebrated with special Mass

By John Baron A Farnley couple have celebrated the Diamond Wedding anniversary at a special church service in Armley. Patrick and Margaret Dooley were married on...
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Farsley

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Councillors support FC Farsley’s community work

By John Baron Councillors last night heard how FC Farsley is aiming to be at the heart of the community, following its takeover by the...
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Farsley Boys Brigade swim to victory

By Gary Lemal Youngsters from different Boys' Brigade groups from across West Leeds met at Armley Leisure Centre for the annual swimming gala. Events started...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth Brewery brew day celebrates fabulous women

By Jill Stocks Some of Horsforth’s most influential women gathered for a brew day at Horsforth Brewery, bringing their ideas and skills together for a...
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Loving later life at MHA Horsforth Valentine’s lunch

By Jill Stocks Members of MHA Communities Horsforth shared a Valentine's lunch this week, enjoying friendship, food and music. The MHA Horsforth Valentine's lunch this Thursday...
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Kirkstall

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In photos: Catkins and a Little Egret in Kirkstall

A rainy lunch for a Little Egret at the Goit, and a display of early spring catkins in Kirkstall have been captured by photographer...
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In photos: First crocii at Kirkstall Abbey

Crocii are the first sign that spring is just around the corner, so Susan Tellum's photos at Kirkstall Abbey should bring hope that winter...
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Pudsey

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Pudsey company names its 2026 charities

Pudsey engineering company G&H has named Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and Take Heart as its 2026 Charities of the Year. The announcement comes after...
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Seven things you need to know about Pudsey in Bloom as they welcome new volunteers

Volunteers from Pudsey in Bloom make a difference by helping to maintain plants and displays around Pudsey. As they welcome new volunteers, here are...
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Rodley

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New bins tackle litter and parking problems

Seven new public bins have been funded across Bramley, Stanningley and Rodley. With Leeds City Council installing 1,000 new litter bins across the city, councillors...
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Rodley: Photos capture Airedale Mills site, past and present

Photos: Kelvin Wakefield A new development of 67 new houses on the former Airedale Mills site in Rodley appears to be edging closer to reality. The initial...
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Stanningley

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Stanningley: Green light for flats above restaurants and takeaways

Four flats will be created above restaurants/hot food takeaways at 116 Stanningley Town Street - despite concerns from a Bramley & Stanningley councillor. Applicant Abid...
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New bins tackle litter and parking problems

Seven new public bins have been funded across Bramley, Stanningley and Rodley. With Leeds City Council installing 1,000 new litter bins across the city, councillors...
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Wortley

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Church seeks Tong Road planning permission

By John Baron A Leeds based church could open in part of a former blinds and curtains shop off Tong Road, in Upper Wortley. Redeemed Christian...
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Wortley apprentice encourages others to follow in their footsteps 

An apprentice from Wortley who works at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Wakefield is encouraging others to become an apprentice and pursue their dream career...
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