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By John Baron Plans for a new ramped access to Christ Church Upper Armley have been submitted to Leeds City Council. Proposals include demolishing the existing...

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LS18 Rocks set to shake Leeds Playhouse

June 10, 2025

By Paul Jeeves A real life school of rock is set to shake Leeds Playhouse “to its foundations” as it gears up for a thrilling...

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Deep clean at Abbey House Museum ahead of overhaul

June 10, 2025

By Angela Harrison A group of volunteer conservationists have been helping to clean up exhibits at Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall, ahead of an overhaul...

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Forge Way junior football club takes over Bramley parkrun

June 10, 2025

By Nikita Miller, vice chair Photo: Simon Cullingworth Despite the Great British weather, Forge Way Football Club had the absolute honour of taking over Bramley Park...

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Indie News Week: Sign petition to show your support for independent local news

June 10, 2025

By Beckie Shuker, Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) Big tech greed, corporate takeovers and declining advertising revenues meanBritain’s independent local news providers - like West...

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Leeds: Council warned over care funding

June 9, 2025

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Care providers in Leeds have warned that the cost of looking after vulnerable people is rising faster than council...

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Armley

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A dog’s life for thirsty pets in Armley

July 9, 2025

By Andy Dalton It’s a dog’s life! Volunteers at the Leeds City Mission Compassion Centre in Mistress Lane Armley have been extending their reach to care...

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The Cat in the Hat comes to Armley thanks to Leeds Youth Opera

July 9, 2025

By Noelle Williamson Leeds Youth Opera (LYO) are performing Seussical Jr. the Musical, this week. If Dr Seuss got you reading for fun when you were...

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Bramley

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West Leeds Thai boxers are medal winners at Italy tournament

July 10, 2025

by James Bovington Four Thai boxers from West Leeds who train at Bramley’s Bad Company gym won medals at the WBC international championships held in Verona, Italy...

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

July 7, 2025

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...

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Burley

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Burley: Event celebrates South Asian heritage in traditional style

July 7, 2025

By Win Roddy "Sat shri akal Better Leeds Communities vich tuhada swagat hai." Hello and welcome to Better Leeds Communities! The event was one of a programme...

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New plans for 509 flats at former Thyssen Krupp site to be discussed

July 3, 2025

By John Baron Developers are set to present early details of a proposed housing development at a former industrial site off Kirkstall Road. Members of the...

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Calverley

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Delayed Parklife hub to provide sports facilities in Woodhall

July 9, 2025

Delayed plans to transform dated sports facilities at Woodhall Playing Fields into a ‘Parklife’ community sports hub are set for final approval – three years after...

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

July 7, 2025

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...

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Farnley

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

July 7, 2025

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...

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Reduced homes scheme approved in New Farnley

July 6, 2025

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A new housing scheme is set to go ahead after objections saw the developer reduce the size of the...

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Farsley

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Converted bus supports neurodivergent students’ independence

July 10, 2025

A single decker bus has been converted into a classroom to support students with special educational needs in Farsley. The specially converted bus to support...

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Ten years, one voice: Concert celebrates decade of Farsley Village Singers

July 8, 2025

By Susan Johnson A standing ovation greeted the Farsley Village Singers at the conclusion of their summer concert, held at St John’s Church. The concert, this...

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Horsforth

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Friends of Horsforth Skatepark invite artists to bring their mural to life

July 9, 2025

By Jill Stocks The Friends of Horsforth Skatepark are inviting entries for a new competition to design a new community mural for the skatepark. The friends...

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MHA Horsforth travels through time with Marks and Spencer fashion event

July 8, 2025

By Jill Stocks The M and S Travelling Suitcase paid a visit to MHA Communities Horsforth last week and there was a full house at...

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Kirkstall

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

July 7, 2025

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...

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In photos: Abbey House gardens after lunch

July 6, 2025

The Abbey House Gardens are a treat after lunch at the café across the road, writes Susan Tellum. And up the hill the buddleia is...

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Pudsey

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Fulneck School closes after 272 years: The “end of a community, a history and a home for so many”

July 8, 2025

By John Baron Fulneck School in Pudsey closed its doors for the last time today. The independent day and boarding school is based at the historic Moravian...

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

July 7, 2025

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...

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Rodley

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

July 7, 2025

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...

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Rodley Nature Reserve issues plea over tadpoles

May 23, 2025

By David Nesham Recent activities by visitors to Rodley Nature Reserve are causing major concerns as to the safety of the habitat and wildlife. The Reserve...

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Stanningley

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Stanningley: McDonalds faces noise concerns over drive thru plans

July 8, 2025

By John Baron McDonald's will have to overcome noise concerns if it is to build a new drive thru restaurant in Stanningley. Bosses at the fast...

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Have your say on homes and development blueprint in West Leeds

July 7, 2025

By John Baron Views are being sought on a planning blueprint which could see thousands of new homes built on potential sites across West Leeds. The...

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Wortley

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Wortley: Improvements for footpath used by Leeds United fans

June 29, 2025

By Katherine Turner Wortley paths used by Leeds United fans on match days are set to receive a much-needed resurfacing. The ginnel between Whitehall Road and...

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Outer West councillors to debate community funding applications

June 25, 2025

By John Baron Councillors on the Outer West Community Committee are being asked to consider funding a raft of community initiatives at their next meeting...

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