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Lest we forget: Sea of poppies makes a splash at Bramley Baths

By Daniel Brabban Historic Bramley Baths is marking Remembrance Sunday with the installation of a spectacular handmade poppy display. Community group Hookers and Clickers have created...
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Calverley Old Hall nominated in Leeds Architecture Awards

Calverley’s historic Old Hall has been shortlisted for an award which recognises the cream of Leeds' architecture. The multi-million pound renovation work on the historic...
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Listed: Bonfires and firework displays in West Leeds 2025

By WLD's what's on team - Dianne Craven, Rebecca Hunter, Win Roddy, Diane Sullivan & John Baron Here’s a round-up of this year’s organised bonfire...
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Bramley: Folded Realities Exhibition to launch at Mill Gallery

Grab your scissors, glue sticks, and imagination because Folded Realities is here to shake things up. Opening Friday, 14 November at 6.30pm at The Mill...
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Armley Eye captures community in photos – launch event announced

Armley residents are being invited to the official launch of a new one-off newspaper capturing the people of Armley. Long-term Armley resident Dan Commons has...
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Survey says Horsforth is happiest place to live in Leeds

Horsforth is the happiest place to live in Leeds, according to a new survey. The town was the highest rated location in the county in a...
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Brothers credit boxing for West Leeds welcome

By James Bovington Brothers Aran and Rawa came to Leeds just a year ago and are certain the welcome they’ve received at Mike Tobin’s Armley...
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In photos: A late Hallowe’en witch in the clouds over Kirkstall and Bramley

Photographer Susan Tellum captures what appears to be a late Halloween witch in the clouds over sunny Kirkstall and Bramley this weekend. Here's a slideshow...
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Armley

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Armley: Men’s mental health group awarded musical instruments funding

By John Baron A West Leeds group supporting men’s mental health has been awarded a £2,998 grant to continue its work with isolated men at...
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New Wortley Community Centre celebrates a special achievement

By Rebecca Hunter and Victoria Kortekaas This week, New Wortley Community Centre has a wonderful reason to celebrate. Colleague and friend, asset based community development worker...
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Bramley

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Police appeal over man with links to Bramley and Calverley

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a West Leeds man who is wanted on recall to prison. Kevin Talbot, aged 59, is...
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Bramley Salvation Army issues Christmas toy appeal

The Salvation Army is calling on the community in Bramley to share love and hope this Christmas by donating new toys to its Christmas...
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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 Library relocation – timescale revealed as council signs off £213k work

By John Baron Work to convert Calverley's Mechanics Institute into a library is set to begin next week, a councillor has confirmed. WLD reported earlier this year that...
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Route details as Sara Cox brings ‘Pudsey to Pudsey’ for Children in Need

By John Baron DJ Sara Cox this week started her ambitious target of running the equivalent of five marathons in five days to raise money...
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Farnley

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Farnley: Police appeal following man’s death

Police are appealing for information following the unexplained death of a man in Farnley. Police received of a report of an ongoing altercation at an...
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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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Farsley

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Lanterns light up Grumpy’s as Farsley parade preparations gather pace

By Noelle Williamson The pizza ovens at Grumpy’s Restaurant, in Farsley, were cold last Monday, but every table was occupied – just not with customers....
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Iconic textile mills must be treasured or lost – warns Sunny Bank Mills owner

By Robert Beaumont West Yorkshire’s iconic textile mills must be treasured or they will be lost for ever, warns William Gaunt, joint managing director of...
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Horsforth

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Horsforth businesses urged to spruce up their windows for Christmas

By John Baron Business owners in Horsforth are being invited to decorate their windows for the festive season - and shoppers will this year be...
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Route details as Sara Cox brings ‘Pudsey to Pudsey’ for Children in Need

By John Baron DJ Sara Cox this week started her ambitious target of running the equivalent of five marathons in five days to raise money...
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Kirkstall

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Kirkstall residents have their say at airport public meeting

By Tom Anderson Kirkstall residents have expressed their concerns over Leeds Bradford Airport’s new proposal to change night-time flight rules. LBA have hosted a series of...
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Remembrance Day services remember fallen in Kirkstall and Hawksworth Wood

By Wenzdae Robbins A Remembrance Service in Kirkstall was held on Armistice Day, Tuesday 11 November. The Reverand Stephen Kaye read the service at the Cenotaph...
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Pudsey

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In photos: Pudsey Park looking splendid in Autumn

Photographer Susan Tellum continues to capture West Leeds through the seasons - and this week puts Pudsey park in the spotlight. Doesn't it look glorious...
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Route details as Sara Cox brings ‘Pudsey to Pudsey’ for Children in Need

By John Baron DJ Sara Cox this week started her ambitious target of running the equivalent of five marathons in five days to raise money...
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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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Stanningley Albion Girls appeal for new players aged under 14

Stanningley Albion Girls are looking for players to join their friendly under 14's (year 8 or 9) team.  Spokesperson Ann-Marie Keighley said: "This is a...
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Stanningley gears up for first Christmas tree festival 

By Alaina Dunne Stanningley is set to sparkle this December as St Thomas’ Church and Church Hall hosts the community’s first Christmas Tree Festival on Saturday, 6 December 2025, from...
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Wortley

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Over 3,000 trees to take root in Wortley park

By Katherine Turner Western Flatts Cliff Park in Wortley is set to have a shiny new woodland area. Between now and February phase 1 will...
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Elland Road expansion: “The devil is going to be in the detail of highways,” says Wortley councillor

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Plans to expand Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium could be approved if parking and road safety concerns are resolved. The...
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