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Councillors say plan should protect greenbelt land in Calverley and Farsley

By John Baron Residents living in Calverley and Farsley have been encouraged to have their say on a planning blueprint for Leeds ahead of next...
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Annual Aston Martin Day draws crowds to sunny Farsley 

Words: John Procter Photos: Si Ishmael Cliff  With wonderful weather for the day 34 Aston Martins assembled in Farsley Celtic's car park before they left...
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Police hunt man over attempted burglaries in Farsley and Rodley

Police investigating a series of attempted burglaries in the Rodley and Farsley areas have issued an image of a man they would like to...
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Baton of Hope to launch in Bramley on World Suicide Prevention Day 

By Helen Fay This Wednesday (September 10) sees the launch of the Leeds leg of the national Baton of Hope 2025 tour. The Baton of...
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Crowds attend opening of mum and daughter’s new Horsforth restaurant

By Jan Calvert Crowd funders and supporters of Big Scoffs Diner - Horsforth’s newest restaurant - gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated opening at 79 New...
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Everything you need to know about Armley Festival 2025

Armley Festival will draw the crowds to Armley Moor at the weekend, with a mix of community, music, stalls and other activities. Organised by Armley...
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Swinnow Community Centre diversifies with new evening events programme

Swinnow Community Centre is broadening its offer with a series of high-quality evening events, designed to bring new cultural and social opportunities to Swinnow,...
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First tenants to move in at Armley affordable housing development

A new housing development in Armley is set to welcome its first residents. The development of 27 houses and 23 apartments – all of which...
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Armley

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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An apple a day… and more in Armley

by Andy Dalton Leeds City Mission supporters have been busy climbing trees and picking apples in recent days. Horticultural supporters of the charity recently delivered several...
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Bramley

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Baton of Hope to launch in Bramley on World Suicide Prevention Day 

By Helen Fay This Wednesday (September 10) sees the launch of the Leeds leg of the national Baton of Hope 2025 tour. The Baton of...
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Burley

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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‘Kind’ Burley St Matthias continues to be a ‘good’ school – Ofsted

By John Baron A West Leeds primary school 'with a sense of kindness' has been praised by Ofsted inspectors during a recent visit. Burley St Matthias...
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Calverley

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Councillors say plan should protect greenbelt land in Calverley and Farsley

By John Baron Residents living in Calverley and Farsley have been encouraged to have their say on a planning blueprint for Leeds ahead of next...
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Farnley

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Farnley residents urged to comment on planning blueprint

by John Baron People living in Farnley are being urged to have their say on a planning blueprint which could lead to hundreds of new...
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New Farnley public meeting: Residents urged to have say over greenbelt development

By John Baron Residents attending a public meeting over potential green belt development have been urged to register their opinions in a public consultation. More than...
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Farsley

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Farsley Literature Festival 2025 returns for latest edition

This October and November will see the fourth edition of The Farsley Literature Festival, brought to you by Truman Books and Old Woollen. Once again,...
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Horsforth

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Back-to-school delight as Broadgate Primary School unveils new play frame

By Lara King Pupils at Broadgate Primary School, Horsforth, greeted the new school term with joy thisweek, thanks to the installation of a new playframe...
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Kirkstall

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Newlay: Consultation launched over new Forge Village development

A housing developer is holding a public consultation event into early ideas for the residential-led regeneration of the former Newlay railway station and goods...
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Pudsey

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Pudsey 10k announces new partnership – and bus diversions revealed

beForm Nutrition has announced its official partnership with Pudsey Pacers Running Club for the upcoming Pudsey 10k race, taking place on Sunday, 14 September...
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Rodley

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Police hunt man over attempted burglaries in Farsley and Rodley

Police investigating a series of attempted burglaries in the Rodley and Farsley areas have issued an image of a man they would like to...
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Wild West Podcast: Rodley Nature Reserve celebrates 25 years

Our new-look monthly podcast returns for the third episode of its second season with host Michelle Storm, who is joined by fellow podcaster Irene...
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Stanningley

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New diversion revealed as Dawsons Corner work continues

Road users are being urged to prepare for delays as fresh works begin next month as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley...
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Replin by Hainsworth marks 80 years of manufacturing transport textiles

Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, is celebrating 80 years since the business was founded in 1945...
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Wortley

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Wortley: Community comes together for TV Harrison blue plaque

By John Baron. Additional reporting: Katherine Turner The 'dedication and persistence' of a West Leeds community who 'dug in' to save a historic sports pitch...
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