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Tong Road: Shop could get new alcohol licence

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A shop could get a new licence to sell alcohol despite concerns over excessive drinking in an inner city...
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Horsforth duo aim to spread importance of speaking many languages

By John Baron Two Horsforth residents are holding a 'vibrant celebration' of Leeds' languages and cultures. Sofia Martinho and Bettina Hermoso-Gómez both work for the School...
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Bramley: Former Leeds Rhinos star opens pupils’ £25k sensory cabin

By John Baron Bramley youngsters have celebrated the grand opening of a new £25,000 sensory and nurture cabin. Whitecote Primary School pupils were visited by former Leeds...
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Confirmed: Pudsey Town Hall to be sold by council

By John Baron Leeds City Council has declared Pudsey Town Hall 'surplus to requirements' and will progress with the sale of the historic building. As...
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Adobe Women’s FA Cup: Leeds Modernians Women eye cup upset in first-round clash

By Ruth Turner Leeds Modernians Women FC are aiming to pull off a giant killing this weekend — as the sixth-tier side take on York...
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12 photos capture first Bramley Moorfields Market

Words: Wendy Exley Photos: Kelvin Wakefield The first Moorfields market at Bramley Park was a huge success, bringing the community together. On Sunday, 19 October, hundreds of...
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Pizza Hut closes Cardigan Fields restaurant as company enters administration

By John Baron Pizza Hut's restaurant at Cardigan Fields is among 68 restaurants to be closed permanently, it's been revealed today. Administrators were yesterday appointed...
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Scarecrows return to Bramley for 2025 festival

Scarecrows are set to return to the streets of Bramley for the annual Scarecrow Festival - and residents are being urged to take part. The...
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Armley

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Armley: Green light for new Military Preparation College

By John Baron Plans to open a Military Preparation College on an Armley trading estate have been approved by Leeds City Council planners. Applicant Michael Ronan,...
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Tong Road: Shop could get new alcohol licence

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A shop could get a new licence to sell alcohol despite concerns over excessive drinking in an inner city...
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Bramley

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Councillors ‘disappointed’ over Stanningley McDonald’s approval

Bramley & Stanningley's ward councillors have said they are 'disappointed with the decision' to approve plans for a drive-thru McDonald's restaurant in Stanningley. WLD reported...
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Calverley Rotary Club prepares for Christmas dinner delivery to support elderly

By John Procter This year, as they have done for many years, Calverley Rotary Club will again distribute Christmas lunches to elderly people living...
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Burley

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Pizza Hut closes Cardigan Fields restaurant as company enters administration

By John Baron Pizza Hut's restaurant at Cardigan Fields is among 68 restaurants to be closed permanently, it's been revealed today. Administrators were yesterday appointed...
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Civic watchdog welcomes £130m Kirkstall Road apartment plans

By John Baron A civic watchdog is supporting proposals for a new £130m ‘urban community’, off Kirkstall Road. A planning application for New Foundry Square was submitted...
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Calverley

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Calverley Rotary Club prepares for Christmas dinner delivery to support elderly

By John Procter This year, as they have done for many years, Calverley Rotary Club will again distribute Christmas lunches to elderly people living...
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Calverley: Have your say on new library floor plan

Proposed floor plans for the relocated library building in Calverley are being displayed for users to comment on. As reported last week, plans to transform...
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Farnley

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Farnley woman, 31, named following Stanningley Bypass collision

Police have released the name and photos of the mother of three children who died on Stanningley Bypass last weekend.  Danielle Smith, 31, from Farnley,...
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West Leeds: Bus service changes announced

Bus operators in Leeds have a announced a raft of changes to services across the city. In West Leeds, the changes will affect the number...
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Farsley

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Fascinating objects at Farsley Lit Fest

By Jan Calvert Born in West Leeds, best-selling author and archeologist Sally Coulthard presented fascinating artifacts from the countryside as described in her book ‘A...
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Appeal launched to back Farsley Christmas lights switch on

A £2,000 appeal has been launched to raise money towards this year's annual Farsley Christmas light switch on. The community crowdfunder has been launched by...
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Horsforth

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Planning inspector refuses Horsforth housing appeal

By John Baron An independent planning inspector has refused an appeal to overturn Leeds City Council's decision to reject plans for housing in Horsforth. The...
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Horsforth pub closes for six-figure refurbishment

Family-friendly pub The Horsforth is set to reopen later this autumn with a fresh new look and feel following a six-figure investment. The Greene King...
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Kirkstall

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Abbey House Museum public meeting discusses future plans

Words: Angela Harrison Photos: Kelvin Wakefield A public meeting heard of plans to 'reimagine' Abbey House Museum, embedding 'children's play' at its heart. Sunday's meeting also heard...
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Kirkstall Forge ‘unaffected’ by CEG’s administration

The future of £600 million Kirkstall Forge development will be unaffected by developers CEG entering administration, it has been confirmed. As reported by Business Desk,...
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Pudsey

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Pudsey: Robin Lane team put best feet forward for Children in Need

Staff from a Pudsey GP surgery are walking the equivalent of Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Over...
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Major apartments and housing plan for former Lloyds Data Centre site

By John Baron Plans to demolish the former Lloyds Data Centre at Dawsons Corner and build a mix of 133 apartments and houses have been...
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Rodley

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Calverley Rotary Club prepares for Christmas dinner delivery to support elderly

By John Procter This year, as they have done for many years, Calverley Rotary Club will again distribute Christmas lunches to elderly people living...
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New landscaping plans at proposed Rodley housing development

Fresh plans to build 67 new houses on the former Airedale Mills site in Rodley have been submitted to Leeds City Council for approval. The...
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Stanningley

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Councillors ‘disappointed’ over Stanningley McDonald’s approval

Bramley & Stanningley's ward councillors have said they are 'disappointed with the decision' to approve plans for a drive-thru McDonald's restaurant in Stanningley. WLD reported...
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Green light for Stanningley McDonald’s drive thru plans

By John Baron Plans for a new drive thru McDonald’s restaurant in Stanningley have today been approved in principle by councillors. Proposals include a new restaurant...
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Wortley

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Wortley: Camp Detox boxer wins junior Yorkshire belt

By James Bovington Levi Kettlewell trains at Camp Detox in Wortley and is the busiest of young amateur boxers having had 13 bouts in...
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Armley: Green light for rogue landlords scheme

By John Baron A scheme to crack down on rogue landlords in Armley has been given the go ahead by senior councillors. The selective licensing scheme...
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