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Bus companies urged to ‘get involved’ in new Weaver network

West Yorkshire has made its first step towards selecting bus operators to help run the region’s new Weaver Network. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority...
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Horsforth: School uniform exchange makes a difference to parents and environment

By John Baron A Horsforth councillor is encouraging parents to use the school uniform exchange group this summer. The exchange provides school uniform to any child...
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Australian songwriter set for Cardigan Arms solo show

Acclaimed Australian songwriter Liz Stringer has announced a run of intimate solo shows - including The Cardigan Arms - to celebrate the release of...
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Model ship made from bones makes waves at Armley museum

An intricate model ship carved from bones by a French prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars is among a fleet of maritime miniatures making waves...
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Volunteers join together to support Swinnow Community Centre

An alliance of builders, sub-contractors, consultants and educators have joined forces to give a new lease of life to Swinnow Community Centre. Designed to create...
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Horsforth: Repair Cafe returns in September

by John Baron Do you have an item that needs a fix rather than throwing away? Horsforth's Repair Café aims to fix items that may be...
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Owner’s message as Bramley Wholefoods closes its doors

by John Baron The owner of a shop selling zero waste products in Bramley Shopping Centre has sent an emotional farewell to customers. Bramley Wholefoods specialised...
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Cardigan Fields: ‘Excessive’ KFC banner refused permission

by John Baron Plans to install a banner sign at KFC at Cardigan Fields in Burley have been refused by council planners. The fried chicken chain...
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Armley

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Armley Festival welcomes businesses and vendors

Local businesses and vendors are invited to book places for one of West Leeds' biggest festivals. Taking place on Saturday, 13 September 2025, Armley Festival is...
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Armley Community Diagnostic Centre hits 10k tests – but warning issued over missed appointments

More than 10,000 tests have been carried out for patients at Armley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) since it opened at the end of September...
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Bramley

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Owner’s message as Bramley Wholefoods closes its doors

by John Baron The owner of a shop selling zero waste products in Bramley Shopping Centre has sent an emotional farewell to customers. Bramley Wholefoods specialised...
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Gestures of Protest and Pride at Mill Gallery

By Paul Abraham (www.paulabraham.info) Friday, 15 August was a significant day for the ever-innovative Mill Gallery as they launched “The People's Gallery” - a new free space...
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Burley

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Australian songwriter set for Cardigan Arms solo show

Acclaimed Australian songwriter Liz Stringer has announced a run of intimate solo shows - including The Cardigan Arms - to celebrate the release of...
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Cardigan Fields: ‘Excessive’ KFC banner refused permission

by John Baron Plans to install a banner sign at KFC at Cardigan Fields in Burley have been refused by council planners. The fried chicken chain...
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Calverley

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Calverley: Plans to turn Mechanics Institute into library submitted

By John Baron Plans to transform Calverley Mechanics' Institute into a new village library have been submitted to council planners. WLD reported last month that Calverley...
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“Completely out of hand”: Concerns over late night fireworks

By John Baron A Calverley & Farsley councillor has raised concerns about the anti-social use of fireworks, which are causing widespread concern among residents late...
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Farnley

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MP Mark Sewards launches AI version of himself

Mark Sewards has become the first British MP to launch AI version of himself. The MP for Leeds South West and Morley has worked with...
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Aunt organises Farnley Fest to raise money for nephew 

By Noah Roberts A loving aunt has grafted over the last few months to pull together a fundraising event for her three year old nephew...
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Farsley

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Diary date: Farsley’s Aston Martin Day 2025 set to draw crowds (and cars)

by John Procter Aston Martins are coming back again to Farsley on Saturday, 6 September 2025. The cars will start to assemble at Farsley Celtic's car...
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Farsley youngsters hear the story of War Dog at Truman Books

By Noelle Williamson As a boy, Tom Palmer didn’t like reading unless it was about football, but he went on to write 60 children’s novels,...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth: Town council has say on proposed development sites

By John Baron Town councillors in Horsforth have raised concerns over four sites would could be included in a new city-wide planning blueprint for Leeds. Views...
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Horsforth artwork included in Leeds Bradford Airport time capsule

By John Baron Representatives from Horsforth Town Council attended the burial of a time capsule at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to mark the opening of...
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Kirkstall

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Abbey Road: Police appeal after pensioner is seriously injured

Police investigating a road traffic collision on Abbey Road, Kirkstall, this morning (Wednesday, 20 August) are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage. The collision happened...
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Leeds: Council gym fees to rise by £3 per month

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter The cost of using council leisure centres is set to rise by 11.5 per cent as the local authority...
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Pudsey

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Volunteers join together to support Swinnow Community Centre

An alliance of builders, sub-contractors, consultants and educators have joined forces to give a new lease of life to Swinnow Community Centre. Designed to create...
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Pudsey climbing competition to boost Andy’s Man Club

By John Baron A Pudsey climbing centre is holding a fun-themed bouldering competition to raise money for Andy's Man Club, a group which supports men's...
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Rodley

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Tea party celebrates 25 years of Rodley Nature Reserve

By David Nesham Trustees, volunteers, Friends group members and visitors were all welcomed to the Rodley Nature Reserve Tea Party to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Trust secretary...
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Ofsted praise for ‘warm and welcoming’ Summerfield Primary School

Pupils are 'surrounded by care' at a West Leeds primary school, Ofsted inspectors have said. Summerfield Primary School in Intake Lane, Rodley is described as...
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Stanningley

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Green light to transform former GP surgery into special educational needs school

by John Baron A former medical centre in Stanningley will become a state-funded school for children with special educational needs. Leeds City Council planners this week...
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Gestures of Protest and Pride at Mill Gallery

By Paul Abraham (www.paulabraham.info) Friday, 15 August was a significant day for the ever-innovative Mill Gallery as they launched “The People's Gallery” - a new free space...
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Wortley

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Wortley’s Wembley: Tom Vernon Harrison to be recognised with blue plaque 

By Katherine Turner Leeds Civic Trust have announced that the founder of the TV Harrison Sports Ground in Wortley - Thomas Vernon Harrison - and...
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Photos capture New Wortley Community Centre’s afternoon tea fundraiser

By Rebecca Hunter New Wortley Community Centre brewed up a storm with their charming afternoon tea for Breast Cancer Now, raising an impressive £1,011.29. This...
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