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‘Bang out of order’ – petition launched against late-night fireworks

By John Baron More than 600 people have signed a West Leeds petition calling for 'immediate and decisive action' to crack down on late-night fireworks...
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Armley: Company makes a splash over Getting Clean’s bathtub fundraiser

A West Leeds bathroom retailer is urging other businesses to support addiction recovery social enterprise Getting Clean’s ‘TUBtrap’ campaign. The three-day TUB trap fundraising event...
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Kids Fest brings fun, laughter and big dreams to New Wortley

By Rebecca Hunter New Wortley Community Centre had a blast at their first-ever Kids Fest on Friday evening. So many local families came along to join...
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Hollybush and Farsley Rehoboth shortlisted for ‘history heroes’ award

Two historic sites in West Leeds have been shortlisted in the ‘Everyday History Heroes’ competition to uncover places that celebrate the everyday people who...
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West Leeds boxer’s first win at fourth charity event

By James Bovington Bramley’s Jack Richards stepped into the boxing ring for the fourth time and came out ten minutes later with his first win....
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Cup and Shield success for New Farnley Cricket Club

By Noel Bullock Alex Lilley produced a magnificent Player of the Match performance as his superb century guided New Farnley to a memorable five-wicket victory...
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Traffic order offers last chance to have say on £2.9m Armley Town Street revamp

By John Baron Armley shoppers and businesses can have their say on £2.9 million scheme which could see part of Armley Town Street become bus...
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Bramley Wombles and St Peter’s unite for churchyard tidy

By Jane Knowles A small group of volunteers from Bramley Wombles and Bramley St Peter's answered the call to spruce up the churchyard on Hough...
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Armley

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Armley: Company makes a splash over Getting Clean’s bathtub fundraiser

A West Leeds bathroom retailer is urging other businesses to support addiction recovery social enterprise Getting Clean’s ‘TUBtrap’ campaign. The three-day TUB trap fundraising event...
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Kids Fest brings fun, laughter and big dreams to New Wortley

By Rebecca Hunter New Wortley Community Centre had a blast at their first-ever Kids Fest on Friday evening. So many local families came along to join...
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Bramley

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West Leeds boxer’s first win at fourth charity event

By James Bovington Bramley’s Jack Richards stepped into the boxing ring for the fourth time and came out ten minutes later with his first win....
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Bramley Wombles and St Peter’s unite for churchyard tidy

By Jane Knowles A small group of volunteers from Bramley Wombles and Bramley St Peter's answered the call to spruce up the churchyard on Hough...
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Burley

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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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New sensory garden opens at Burley primary school

Rosebank Primary School in Burley has officially opened its new sensory garden, a specially designed outdoor space that will support the wellbeing, communication and...
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Calverley

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The Fall and Rise of the Mölkky Bar Kids – Calverley man’s ‘Ridiculous Adventure’

Book review by Anne Akers You love sport and have reported on everything from the World Cup to  tennis grand slams. Then, in your mid-50s,...
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Speed limit to be reduced on busy West Leeds road

By John Baron The speed limit will be reduced on a busy stretch of a Calverley road, after council highways chiefs signed off the plans. The...
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Farnley

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Cup and Shield success for New Farnley Cricket Club

By Noel Bullock Alex Lilley produced a magnificent Player of the Match performance as his superb century guided New Farnley to a memorable five-wicket victory...
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Mark Sewards MP welcomes progress towards funeral industry regulation

Leeds South West and Morley MP Mark Sewards has welcomed the Government's decision to develop the formal regulation of the funeral sector following a...
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Farsley

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Hollybush and Farsley Rehoboth shortlisted for ‘history heroes’ award

Two historic sites in West Leeds have been shortlisted in the ‘Everyday History Heroes’ competition to uncover places that celebrate the everyday people who...
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Farsley: 120 homes plan to be decided at former Lloyds bank site

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A plan to build 120 homes on a former banking site in west Leeds are set to be debated...
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Horsforth

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New Road Side project continues apace in Horsforth

By Jill Stocks Horsforth In Bloom volunteers have been busy again on New Road Side over the past two weeks as the project to improve...
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Leeds Women’s Aid launches chat service appeal

As city-wide Leeds 400 celebrations are in full swing, domestic abuse charity Leeds Women’s Aid is aiming to raise 400 hours of funding for its online...
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Kirkstall

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Hollybush and Farsley Rehoboth shortlisted for ‘history heroes’ award

Two historic sites in West Leeds have been shortlisted in the ‘Everyday History Heroes’ competition to uncover places that celebrate the everyday people who...
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Tower of Song brings family-friendly music to Hollybush

By Helen Fay A family-friendly music event is set to take place in Kirkstall this Saturday (1 August). TCV Hollybush is the location for the Daytime...
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Pudsey

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‘Bang out of order’ – petition launched against late-night fireworks

By John Baron More than 600 people have signed a West Leeds petition calling for 'immediate and decisive action' to crack down on late-night fireworks...
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Crime and Punishment comes to Fulneck Theatre

By Michelle Corns The Invisible Pain Theatre Company (IPTC) are back with their latest show at Fullneck Theatre on Friday, 31 July.  ‘Crime and Punishment’ is...
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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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Fresh padel court plans submitted at Swinnow Grange Mills

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Racket sport courts could be built in a west Leeds community if plans are agreed with the city council. Planning...
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Stanningley: Family affair as small gym nominated for top national business awards

By John Baron A personal training company with a difference is going from strength to strength after being nominated in six categories of a prestigious...
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Wortley

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Mark Sewards MP welcomes progress towards funeral industry regulation

Leeds South West and Morley MP Mark Sewards has welcomed the Government's decision to develop the formal regulation of the funeral sector following a...
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Community spirit helps rescue stranded Wortley cat

Wortley residents and a local roofing company worked together to help save a cat which had been stranded up a tree for two days. The...
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