Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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...

Kirkstall: Pioneering Parkinson’s ping-pong players take on Leeds league

A group of table tennis players with Parkinson’s has entered Leeds' local league after forming the first team of its kind in the UK. Leeds...

Men’s Health Week – What is it about football?

By Win Roddy The source of the enthusiastic hollering and yelling Bramley residents may have heard last Friday morning turned out to be coming from...

Donation scheme launched at Kirkstall Abbey

Council-run museums and galleries in Leeds are launching a new donation scheme enabling visitors to support some of the city’s most popular cultural gems...

Farsley Celtic ownership: Deal confirmed with Stockdale family

Farsley Celtic is set to have new owners after the club announced that the Stockdale family has agreed to buy it for an undisclosed...

Kirkstall Art Trail’s invitation to free art workshop

By Mindy Goose Kirkstall Art Trail has an opportunity for neighbours and beyond to get stuck in – creating art for this year's art trail....

Horsforth Town Council publishes annual report and announces new Chair

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council released its annual report this week - and also has a new Chair going into the 2025/26 council year. The...

West Leeds planning applications: 15 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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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...

In photos: Armley Helping Hands celebrates 30 years

A lifeline organisation which has supported older people in the community has marked its 30th anniversary in style. Armley Helping Hands held a grand celebration...

Men’s Health Week – What is it about football?

By Win Roddy The source of the enthusiastic hollering and yelling Bramley residents may have heard last Friday morning turned out to be coming from...

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,...

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...

How you can help save Burley Park’s new trees

A community organisation has appealed for volunteers to help water freshly planted trees as the current dry spell continues. The Environment Agency has warned of...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

Farsley Celtic ownership: Deal confirmed with Stockdale family

Farsley Celtic is set to have new owners after the club announced that the Stockdale family has agreed to buy it for an undisclosed...

Family’s autism charity bid in memory of son Corban

By Harry Ward The family of a much-loved autistic 22-year-old from Farsley who passed away from a heart attack are raising money to set up...

Horsforth Town Council publishes annual report and announces new Chair

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council released its annual report this week - and also has a new Chair going into the 2025/26 council year. The...

Cheers! Horsforth Beer and Music Festival draws the crowds

By Sam Gillinder Horsforth Beer and Music Festival 2025 took place at St Margaret’s Church on 6 and 7 June. The event was highly anticipated by...

Kirkstall: Pioneering Parkinson’s ping-pong players take on Leeds league

A group of table tennis players with Parkinson’s has entered Leeds' local league after forming the first team of its kind in the UK. Leeds...

Donation scheme launched at Kirkstall Abbey

Council-run museums and galleries in Leeds are launching a new donation scheme enabling visitors to support some of the city’s most popular cultural gems...

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...

Councillor’s concerns over ‘duplication’ of potential West Leeds mass transit route

By John Baron A Calverley & Farsley councillor has labelled one of the proposed tram routes through West Leeds as 'illogical and unnecessary'. Councillor Andrew Carter...

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...

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,...

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,...

Councillor’s concerns over ‘duplication’ of potential West Leeds mass transit route

By John Baron A Calverley & Farsley councillor has labelled one of the proposed tram routes through West Leeds as 'illogical and unnecessary'. Councillor Andrew Carter...

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...

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...