Saturday, February 14, 2026

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...

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...

Pudsey Town Hall ‘asset of community value’ bid rejected by council

By John Baron Council chiefs have rejected a bid to list Pudsey Town Hall as an asset of community value by a community group...

Success for four Armley boxers

By James Bovington Four boxers from an Armley gym posed for a photo with title belts won this season. All four train at the England Boxing affiliated Ministry...

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...

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...

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...

Amity Brew Co unveils its new kitchen offering

The team behind Italian restaurant Stuzzi is set to launch a brand-new concept at Amity Brew Co in Farsley. La Grassa will open tomorrow (Friday, 13...

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Success for four Armley boxers

By James Bovington Four boxers from an Armley gym posed for a photo with title belts won this season. All four train at the England Boxing affiliated Ministry...

Armley: Mission offers free blood pressure checks

By Andy Dalton Free blood pressure tests are being offered to West Leeds residents. Blood pressure tests will be available next Monday and Tuesday mornings 10am–1pm...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

Calverley United: Calls for community to rally behind club

by John Corbin Calverley has had a senior amateur football club as long back as anybody today can remember, but the amateur game is changing,...

Farnley gas works: Changes secured to protect bus services and access

Changes have been made to essential work to replace ageing metal gas pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes in Farnley. As previously reported, Northern...

Green Party councillor David Blackburn to retire at election

By John Baron Farnley & Wortley Green Party councillor David Blackburn has announced that he will be standing down at the local election in May....

Amity Brew Co unveils its new kitchen offering

The team behind Italian restaurant Stuzzi is set to launch a brand-new concept at Amity Brew Co in Farsley. La Grassa will open tomorrow (Friday, 13...

Pudsey Civic Hall latest: Council taking bookings ‘until at least December’

By John Baron Under-threat Pudsey Civic Hall is now taking bookings until at least December - but a decision is still to be taken on...

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...

Temporary banking hub confirmed for Horsforth

By Harry Ward A temporary banking hub is set to open in Horsforth later this month after the town’s last high street bank closes. Cash Access...

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...

In photos: First crocii at Kirkstall Abbey

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

Pudsey Town Hall ‘asset of community value’ bid rejected by council

By John Baron Council chiefs have rejected a bid to list Pudsey Town Hall as an asset of community value by a community group...

Pudsey Civic Hall latest: Council taking bookings ‘until at least December’

By John Baron Under-threat Pudsey Civic Hall is now taking bookings until at least December - but a decision is still to be taken on...

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...

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...

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...

Friends of Photography: A Community in Focus – Mill Gallery exhibition announced

The Mill Gallery, Bramley is presenting Friends of Photography: A Community in Focus, a joyful and inclusive exhibition celebrating the work of a local...

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...

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...