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Horsforth residents encouraged to attend police drop in sessions

By Jill Stocks A Horsforth businessman and town councillor is encouraging residents to take advantage of West Yorkshire Police contact events in the town. The drop-in...
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Horsforth Climate Action host week of events for Walk to School Week

By Jill Stocks Horsforth Climate Action hosted a number of events for Walk to School Week, encouraging children and their families to walk, scoot or...
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Stanningley: Former GP practice could become special educational needs school

By John Baron A former doctors' surgery in Stanningley could become a state-funded school for children with special educational needs. The school would accommodate 55 pupils...
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Kirkstall Valley Farm: ‘Resilient and growing stronger together’

By Rhian Williams We know everyone has been enjoying the warm, dry weather we’ve been having recently. Here on the farm, it’s been great for...
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Bramley kick-boxers win ‘big style’ in first year of competition

By James Bovington All 11 kickboxers from Bramley-based Valor Martial Arts (VMA) who attended the WKO Ringsports European Championship at Barnsley Metrodome returned to Leeds with...
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Armley’s swimming vicar splashes past half-way mark in ‘Channel’ fundraiser

By Lou Cunningham By the end of today (Wednesday, 28 May) the Reverend Phil Arnold, of Christ Church Upper Armley, is aiming to be the equivalent of...
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Pudsey: Food kiosk refused next to former HSBC bank

A small hot food takeaway kiosk has been refused planning permission next to the former HSBC bank building in Pudsey. The former HSBC Bank, at...
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Calverley Old Hall wins top restoration award

By Anne Akers The Landmark Trust, which owns the historic Calverley Old Hall, has won the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year at the...
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Armley

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Armley school applies for eco-pod permission

by John Baron An eco-pod could soon be sited in the grounds of Christ Church Upper Armley Primary School, if planning permission is granted. The eco-pod...
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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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Bramley

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From canal paths to chippy teas: Tasty tradition unites Bramley runners

by Paula Johnston Wednesday evening brought a fresh flavour to the Bramley Breezers calendar - both literally and figuratively - as members laced up for...
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In photos: Late August weather in Bramley and Kirkstall

Photographer Susan Tellum this week captured what she calls 'back-endy weather' in Bramley and Kirkstall. As Susan continues to capture West Leeds through the seasons,...
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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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Big turn-out for 104th Calverley Show

by Anne Akers Good weather, lively music from the Drighlington Brass Band and showcasing art at the newly-opened community room at Calverley Old Hall helped...
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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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Farnley

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New Farnley: Green belt concerns over development blueprint

Residents in New Farnley are set to meet this week to discuss  a planning blueprint which could see hundreds of new homes built on...
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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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Farsley

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New signs plans at Farsley restaurant as owners prepare to sell

A popular Farsley restaurant is still open to the public - but its owners have confirmed plans to sell it. A planning application has been...
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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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Horsforth

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Brewed in Leeds: Horsforth Brewery hosts popular beer festival

by Sam Gillinder The founder of the Horsforth Brewery Mark Costello wants the breweries of Leeds to expand the wholesale of their products and encourage...
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Family quiz offers bank holiday entertainment in Horsforth

Families looking for a summer holiday lifeline are in for a treat this bank holiday, as The Old King’s Arms in Horsforth entertains younger...
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Kirkstall

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In photos: Late August weather in Bramley and Kirkstall

Photographer Susan Tellum this week captured what she calls 'back-endy weather' in Bramley and Kirkstall. As Susan continues to capture West Leeds through the seasons,...
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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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Pudsey

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Pudsey charity ‘in talks’ to find new home

By John Baron A Pudsey charity which could become homeless in January has confirmed it is 'in talks' to find a new base. Pudsey Wellbeing Charity...
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Fulneck Golf Club ponds plan approved

Plans to create two balancing ponds and a drainage dyke at Fulneck Golf Club in Pudsey have been given the green light. The golf club,...
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Rodley

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‘Pawsome’ fun at Rodley dog show

by Rebecca Tait Additional photos: Kelvin Wakefield Rodley Cricket Club hosted the return of Scruffs; the annual dog show and family fun day.  The competition took place on...
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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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Stanningley

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Stanningley: ‘Inappropriate’ LED advertising board rejected by planners

by John Baron Plans to replace an existing paper and paste advertisement billboard with a digitally illuminated LED display have been refused by council planners. Applicant...
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Roadworks latest at Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass

Roadworks are continuing at Dawsons Corner and on Stanningley Bypass. Community reporter NEIL CULLEN reviews the progress made so far... Excavation on the former Calverley...
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Wortley

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Wortley Business Park bought by property business

Property business Bradford Estates has added Wortley Business Park to its portfolio as it continues its strategic acquisition drive. Totalling 17,000 sq ft, Wortley Business...
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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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