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Green light for new Stanningley RL changing rooms

Stanningley Rugby League Club will be boosted by the addition of two new changing rooms after council planners gave the green light this week. Stanningley...
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Hamper donation supports Farnley schoolchildren at Christmas

Youngsters at Ryecroft Academy in Farnley have been boosted by support for their annual Christmas bauble competition.  Ryecroft Academy holds the festive competition every year...
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Updated: Farsley Celtic vs Leamington postponed due to frozen pitch

By John Baron UPDATED 6pm: Farsley Celtic have confirmed confirm that tomorrow’s scheduled National League North fixture against Leamington has been postponed due to a...
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Charity plan for museums ‘will boost visitor experience’

By David Spereall, local democracy reporter A charitable trust could be set up to raise money and improve the visitor experience at some of Leeds’...
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Young Bramley boxer Jack Toye grabs coveted title

By James Bovington In an outstanding display of skill, strength and courage boxer Jack Toye, 18, who fights out of Bramley Villagers, has won the...
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Leeds Credit Union reveals members’ financial fears this Christmas

by Louis Chapman-Coombe More than half of Leeds residents are worse off financially this year, according to a new survey.  The annual Christmas survey, conducted by...
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Calverley: Friends group invites community to Christmas fair for fun and fundraising

Youngsters at Calverley Parkside Primary School are inviting people to their annual Christmas Fair to help raise funds for their school. Attractions include: stalls from...
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Christmas 2022: When will my bin be collected in West Leeds?

By Louis Chapman-Coombe Leeds City Council have announced the amendments to the bin collections over the festive period.  In a statement, a spokesperson said: “Your bin...
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Armley

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Charity plan for museums ‘will boost visitor experience’

By David Spereall, local democracy reporter A charitable trust could be set up to raise money and improve the visitor experience at some of Leeds’...
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Leeds Credit Union reveals members’ financial fears this Christmas

by Louis Chapman-Coombe More than half of Leeds residents are worse off financially this year, according to a new survey.  The annual Christmas survey, conducted by...
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Bramley

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West Leeds nurseries could close or merge as council faces cuts

By David Spereall, local democracy reporter Up to five council-run nurseries in Leeds could shut as part of a cost-cutting drive. Rothwell’s Little Owls nursery has...
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Accessibility concerns grow over Bramley Bus Interchange as work continues a year after it should have ended

By Louis Chapman-Coombe Bus users have voiced their anger over delayed works to Bramley Bus Interchange, which are still on-going almost a year after they...
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Burley

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Planning applications: 4 December 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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Appeal for people to join River Aire conservation training scheme

Young people and those who are out of work, in education or training, are being invited to experience river management and conservation work at...
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Calverley

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Planning applications: 4 December 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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Calverley Arms ready to re-open on Friday

By Anne Akers The Calverley Arms, closed for five weeks while renovation work has been carried out, re-opens in Friday. The popular pub will be offering...
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Farnley

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Hamper donation supports Farnley schoolchildren at Christmas

Youngsters at Ryecroft Academy in Farnley have been boosted by support for their annual Christmas bauble competition.  Ryecroft Academy holds the festive competition every year...
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Planning applications: 4 December 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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Farsley

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Multi-million pound Dawsons Corner improvements will be paused

Plans to overhaul busy Dawsons Corner in a bid to ease congestion and decrease bus journey times WILL be ‘paused’ for at least a...
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Letter: Community rallies around Farsley lights switch on – coronation event planned

Sir;- This year, Farsley Christmas lights switch on, as already reported, was a great success.  Many thanks must go to the Farsley folk...
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Farsley Celtic

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Updated: Farsley Celtic vs Leamington postponed due to frozen pitch

By John Baron UPDATED 6pm: Farsley Celtic have confirmed confirm that tomorrow’s scheduled National League North fixture against Leamington has been postponed due to a...
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Hard-working Farsley Celtic shock high-fliers Kings Lynn Town

By Christian Lee Farsley Celtic secured three much-needed points with a shock 2-0 victory over high flying Kings Lynn Town. First half goals from Frank...
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Kirkstall

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Charity plan for museums ‘will boost visitor experience’

By David Spereall, local democracy reporter A charitable trust could be set up to raise money and improve the visitor experience at some of Leeds’...
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Kirkstall Valley: Work starts on new low-carbon housing development ‘Stall’

Award-winning developer Citu has this week started work on Stall, its first suburban development in the Kirkstall Valley. ‘Stall’ is a new community of 51...
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Pudsey

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Multi-million pound Dawsons Corner improvements will be paused

Plans to overhaul busy Dawsons Corner in a bid to ease congestion and decrease bus journey times WILL be ‘paused’ for at least a...
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Antiques and Collectibles at Pudsey Civic Hall

Ivor Hughes reports from Dualco Fairs’ event in Pudsey on Sunday, 4 December. Dualco Fairs, based in Manchester, was founded in 1982. Co-founder Stan Green is...
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Rodley

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Green light for new Stanningley RL changing rooms

Stanningley Rugby League Club will be boosted by the addition of two new changing rooms after council planners gave the green light this week. Stanningley...
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Events will get you into the festive spirit in Rodley

Rodley residents will be able to enjoy a raft of community events in the run up to Christmas. Christmas Coffee Morning Saturday, 10 December 2022 -...
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Stanningley

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Green light for new Stanningley RL changing rooms

Stanningley Rugby League Club will be boosted by the addition of two new changing rooms after council planners gave the green light this week. Stanningley...
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Planning applications: 4 December 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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Wortley

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Hamper donation supports Farnley schoolchildren at Christmas

Youngsters at Ryecroft Academy in Farnley have been boosted by support for their annual Christmas bauble competition.  Ryecroft Academy holds the festive competition every year...
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Wortley chippy ‘spreads festive happiness’ to older people

By Christian Lee A Wortley fish and chip shop owner is aiming to “spread a little happiness” by running a campaign to collect Christmas gifts...
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