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Crime, housing and the latest on the Armley Town Street revamp consultation will be discussed at the next Armley Forum public meeting. A public consultation...

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Leeds arts charity shortlisted for Northern Music Award

March 13, 2025

Leeds-based arts charity Pyramid has been shortlisted for the Flare Audio Music and Culture for Wellbeing Award at this year’s Northern Music Awards. High Rise...

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Video: Board game launched to help prevent county lines grooming

March 13, 2025

A West Leeds-based service is launching a new game to help prevent county lines grooming and child criminal exploitation. The city’s alcohol and drug service...

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Armley: Man guilty of murdering Amazon driver Claudiu-Carol Kondor

March 12, 2025

A thief has been found guilty of murdering an Amazon delivery driver who was trying to stop his van from being stolen in Armley. Claudiu-Carol...

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Armley: Charity highlights growing demand for food banks

March 12, 2025

By Andy Dalton Residents in West Leeds are needing more food to eat - that’s the experience of a charity based in Armley. The Leeds City...

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‘Unsuitable’ Bradford Road phone mast plans withdrawn

March 12, 2025

by Don Mort, local democracy reporter Plans for a 20 metre-high mobile phone mast in Pudsey have been withdrawn after the location was deemed unsuitable. Telecoms...

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Armley

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Charity supports stroke survivors and families in Leeds

May 8, 2025

By Win Roddy It is recognised that a stroke is life changing, not just for survivors but for families and carers. Recovery takes time and for many,...

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Councillors challenge mental health centres shake-up

May 6, 2025

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter The council will be asked to reconsider a relocation of mental health services after fears were raised over the...

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Bramley

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Photos capture Bramley War Memorial on VE Day

May 8, 2025

Services were held at war memorials across West Leeds today to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE (victory in Europe) Day. The speech given by...

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In photos: VE Day poppy display at Kirkstall and sunny Bramley Park

May 8, 2025

Photographer Susan Tellum has been out and about with her camera again - this time capturing VE Day poppies at Kirkstall Cenotaph and sunny...

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Burley

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Friends of Burley Park plan community activities – here’s how to get involved

May 3, 2025

By community reporter Spring is in full swing and Burley Park is looking lovely. The Friends of Burley Park group had a great turnout for...

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Developer breaks ground on scheme for 1,600 new homes

April 28, 2025

Building works have started on more than 1,600 new homes in a major new housing development at the former Arla Foods site off Kirkstall...

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Calverley

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Calverley Millennium Way Walk celebrates its Silver Jubilee

May 1, 2025

By Anne Akers The annual walk around Calverley’s village boundary celebrates its 25th year. The eight-mile walk was launched by Calverley Rotary and local councillors...

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Calverley daughter’s marathon crowdfunder in memory of dad

April 30, 2025

A Calverley woman has launched a crowdfunder in memory of her dad ahead of the Leeds Marathon. Sophie Malik, from Calverley, is raising money for Leukaemia...

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Farnley

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Top award for Dixons Unity Academy students who started school community hub

May 6, 2025

By John Baron Community spirited teenagers from Dixons Unity Academy have won a top award for creating a thriving community hub at their school. Nathan Campbell...

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“Don’t call me a hero” – modest Farnley chef helps save disabled passenger from burning car

April 25, 2025

By John Baron A chef has helped to save the life of a disabled man seconds before a car burst into flames on Farnley Ring...

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Farsley

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International exhibition comes to Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery

May 8, 2025

A unique celebration of international collaboration and the lasting allure of textiles has gone on show at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley. Loops is a...

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Diary date: Farsley Festival 2025 returns with solstice special

May 7, 2025

by Susan Johnson Farsley Festival returns with a summer solstice special in Hainsworth Park on Saturday, 21 June. This is a free family friendly annual event...

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Horsforth

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Artists sought for Horsforth Summer Arts Club

May 8, 2025

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Walk of Art is seeking proposals from local artists and groups for creative workshop proposals and paid opportunities in August. Artists involved...

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MHA Horsforth ladies’ crafty creations for VE Day

May 7, 2025

By Jill Stocks MHA Communities Horsforth members have been busy with their knitting needles creating some special VE Day figures. Carol Shaw and Susan Procter have...

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Kirkstall

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In photos: VE Day poppy display at Kirkstall and sunny Bramley Park

May 8, 2025

Photographer Susan Tellum has been out and about with her camera again - this time capturing VE Day poppies at Kirkstall Cenotaph and sunny...

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Morris Lane closure – petition passes 200-name mark

April 30, 2025

By John Baron A petition calling for an investigation into the delayed reopening of busy Morris Lane in Kirkstall has been backed by more than...

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Pudsey

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Pudsey Music Makers Celebrate 80th Anniversary of VE Day

May 8, 2025

By Diane Sullivan There was a party atmosphere in the air when the Pudsey Music Makers arrived for their weekly get together this week. Several rows...

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Chairman looks ahead to Pudsey Carnival 2025

May 8, 2025

By Carnival chairman Simon Seary It’s that exciting time of year again, and the annual Pudsey Carnival is just around the corner! This year, our theme...

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Rodley

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Ladies-only wildlife photography workshop set for Rodley Nature Reserve

April 15, 2025

By James Bovington Professional wildlife photographer Rosie Dutton is inviting women from across Leeds to attend a ladies’ only photography workshop at Rodley Nature Reserve...

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Rodley Nature Reserve seeks volunteer for summer visits

April 11, 2025

Rodley Nature Reserve is recruiting for a volunteer to lead its spring and summer visits for uniformed groups. The reserve is looking for an...

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Stanningley

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Mill Gallery presents exhibition for first-time collectors

May 7, 2025

The Mill Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Start with One, a groundbreaking exhibition designed specifically for first-time art collectors. The exhibition, which...

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Wood Nook: Tree preservation confirmed near Owlcotes Centre

May 5, 2025

By John Baron An order to preserve trees at a small woodland near the Owlcotes Centre in Pudsey has been approved by council officers. Last April concerned...

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Wortley

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Top award for Dixons Unity Academy students who started school community hub

May 6, 2025

By John Baron Community spirited teenagers from Dixons Unity Academy have won a top award for creating a thriving community hub at their school. Nathan Campbell...

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“No-one could be prouder”: Wortley U12s’ double achievement

May 4, 2025

By James Bovington The under-12s team at Wortley Junior Football Club are celebrating being crowned champions of the Garforth Junior Football League second division following...

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