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Horsforth Town Council calls for ditching of Fink Hill parking charges

By John Baron Town councillors have urged Leeds City Council to ditch controversial parking charges at Horsforth's Fink Hill car park, which they say is...
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£9.6 million Woodhall Sports Hub welcomes first players

Grassroots sport in West Leeds has been given a champion boost with the opening of a multi-million pound community football facility. The finishing touches...
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Upgrade for “degraded” Wortley industrial site

By Don Mort, Local Democracy Reporting Service People living near a dilapidated warehouse will see an improvement to their street after upgrade plans were approved. Manufacturing...
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Padel plans approved for Swinnow Grange Mills

By Don Mort, Local Democracy Reporting Service Racket sport courts will be created at a former mill complex after plans were agreed with the...
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West Leeds boxers highlight their skills at ‘Unfinished Business’ show

By James Bovington Those who enjoy seeing local boxers display their skills and progress in the sport are well served in Leeds - as shown...
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Heritage Open Day highlights Bramley suffragette Mary Gawthorpe

By Jane Knowles As part of Heritage Open Days, Bramley Baths organised a guided walk around the local area to discover places associated with the...
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Horsforth: Green light for new training and gym building

By John Baron A new modular building will help support education, training, gym, coaching and community use at Yarnbury rugby club in Horsforth. Plans submitted by...
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Demolition green light brings McDonald’s Stanningley development a step closer

By John Baron Plans to demolish the former Infinity Metals office building in Stanningley have been approved to Leeds City Council. The demolition of the two-storey...
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Armley

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Free ice cream and refreshments at Leeds City Mission on Saturday

By Andy Dalton Leeds City Mission are throwing open their doors for a Late Summer Open Afternoon on Saturday (19 September). 2.30pm - 4pm. Development Worker Andy Dalton...
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Heritage Open Days explore the human side of an Industrial Museum

By Iola Shaw As part of the Heritage Open days festival Leeds Industrial Museum has embraced the theme of every day histories.  I went along to...
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Bramley

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Heritage Open Day highlights Bramley suffragette Mary Gawthorpe

By Jane Knowles As part of Heritage Open Days, Bramley Baths organised a guided walk around the local area to discover places associated with the...
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Florals, Fruits and Foliage celebrated in Bramley churchyard workshop

By Jane Knowles A group of art enthusiasts gathered at the orchard in St Peter’s Churchyard in Bramley on the morning of Thursday, 10 September....
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Burley

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Women writers unite for charity poetry showcase at Cardigan Arms

A collective of female and non-binary poets and spoken word artists will come together for a powerful afternoon of poetry, storytelling and community fundraising...
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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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Calverley

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£9.6 million Woodhall Sports Hub welcomes first players

Grassroots sport in West Leeds has been given a champion boost with the opening of a multi-million pound community football facility. The finishing touches...
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By-election date confirmed for Calverley & Farsley ward

By John Baron Leeds City Council has confirmed a by-election will be held in the Calverley and Farsley ward on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The vacancy...
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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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West Leeds boxers highlight their skills at ‘Unfinished Business’ show

By James Bovington Those who enjoy seeing local boxers display their skills and progress in the sport are well served in Leeds - as shown...
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‘Long overdue’ – Councillors have say on plans for first Farsley council housing for decades

Words: Don Mort, Local Democracy Reporting Service Additional reporting: John Baron, WLD editor Video: Michael Broomhead, Multimedia Local Democracy Reporter Councillors say revised plans for 25 local...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth Town Council calls for ditching of Fink Hill parking charges

By John Baron Town councillors have urged Leeds City Council to ditch controversial parking charges at Horsforth's Fink Hill car park, which they say is...
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Horsforth: Green light for new training and gym building

By John Baron A new modular building will help support education, training, gym, coaching and community use at Yarnbury rugby club in Horsforth. Plans submitted by...
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Kirkstall

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In photos: Bramley sunshine and Abbey spookiness in mid September

It's getting closer to that time of the year again - or at least, we're a month and a half away from Halloween! Photographer Susan...
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Councillors fund £10k Kirkstall Neighbourhood Plan and minibuses

By John Baron Councillors have agreed to fund £10,000 for writing the long-awaited Kirkstall Neighbourhood Plan - and a further grant towards new minibuses for...
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Pudsey

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Pudsey care home residents choose their community superheroes

Residents at a Pudsey care home helped choose local community heroes to receive awards during a Superhero Day celebration in support of Alzheimer’s Society....
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Review: Fulneck Dramatic Society brings consistency to set of short plays

By Jo Fiddes The latest offering from Fulneck Dramatic Society was a change from their usual format – instead of a single, longer play, the...
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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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Demolition green light brings McDonald’s Stanningley development a step closer

By John Baron Plans to demolish the former Infinity Metals office building in Stanningley have been approved to Leeds City Council. The demolition of the two-storey...
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West Leeds councillor appointed to senior transport and planning role

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service The city’s Labour group has announced a new executive member for transport and planning following a councillor’s resignation. Bramley...
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Wortley

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Upgrade for “degraded” Wortley industrial site

By Don Mort, Local Democracy Reporting Service People living near a dilapidated warehouse will see an improvement to their street after upgrade plans were approved. Manufacturing...
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Flats plan withdrawn at fire-hit Wortley mill building

Plans to convert part of a fire-damaged former mill complex into flats have been withdrawn by the developer. Nine apartments were proposed for the disused...
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