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Rachel Reeves Column: Flooding concerns, Bramley Fall fairies and empowering women

westleedslife - February 24, 2021 0

Once again we have seen Leeds West affected by floods. So, it is welcome that the Treasury has finally confirmed that Leeds will get...

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Mark’s History: Anyone for cricket at Farnley Reservoir?

westleedslife - February 21, 2021 1

Words and photos: Mark Stevenson In the 1840’s Farnley Balancing Reservoir was made up of eight plots of land. The land was owned by four...

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Paul Abraham: Top 10 tips for a good night’s sleep

westleedslife - February 16, 2021 1

By Paul Abraham of www.headingonwards.com Most of us have suffered a bad night’s sleep at some stage or another. A one-off restless night isn’t too...

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Mark’s History: The rich past of Pollard Bridge

westleedslife - February 14, 2021 0

Words & Photos: Mark Stevenson Firstly, my thanks to Richard Warren who unknowingly made my day with his post on Facebook for walks (he does...

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Mark’s History: Join this canalside walk from Moss Bridge to Newlay

westleedslife - February 7, 2021 0

Words & Photos: Mark Stevenson This walk picks up where last week's walk around Rodley left off and it is between Moss Bridge in Rodley...

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West Leeds Dispatch community lockdown quiz

westleedslife - February 7, 2021 0

Quiz compiled by Jill Stocks As Pilot sang in 1975: “January, sick and tired you’ve been hanging on me”. We’ve made it through the first...

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Mark’s History: Photos capture inside a gypsy caravan

westleedslife - February 5, 2021 0

Words & Photos: Mark Stevenson A couple of years ago I was out and about when I noticed a few ladies sat outside (what used...

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Reader’s letter: Civic Society book features history of Rodley

westleedslife - February 5, 2021 0

SIR,- Thank you for the two very interesting items by Mark Stevenson about the history of Rodley Town Street and canal side (they can...

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Reader’s Letter: Leeds Council’s plans for building on TV Harrison site ‘fail to convince’

westleedslife - February 1, 2021 0

Sir- The formal period for public comments on the Leeds City Council’s proposal to put houses on Wortley’s historic sports ground ended at the...

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Mark’s History: Photos show Rodley Town Street from the canal – part two

westleedslife - January 31, 2021 2

The second part of our history walk around Rodley, compiled by MARK STEVENSON. Yesterday saw a walk down historic Rodley Town Street, today we...

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Mark’s History: Photos show past on short walk along Rodley Town Street – part one

westleedslife - January 30, 2021 0

Words and images: Mark Stevenson This short walk is in two parts, this being part one. The walk starts at the Old Co-op next to...

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Simon’s Snaps: Unusual photos capture Kirkstall Abbey in January

westleedslife - January 27, 2021 0

Bramley photographer Simon Cullingworth was on hand to capture these atmospheric photos of Kirkstall Abbey on a chilly January day for West Leeds Dispatch. Simon...