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Housing plan next to Barley Mow withdrawn

Plans to build two semi-detached properties on land next to the Barley Mow Pub in Bramley have been withdrawn by the applicant. Kelly Shaw wanted to...
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New diversion revealed as Dawsons Corner work continues

Road users are being urged to prepare for delays as fresh works begin next month as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley...
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Bargain hunters set for return of Farsley Yard Trail 2025

by Noah Roberts The popular annual Farsley Yard Trail is back this weekend. More than 30 homes have signed up to open their yards up to...
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Replin by Hainsworth marks 80 years of manufacturing transport textiles

Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, is celebrating 80 years since the business was founded in 1945...
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Become a volunteer with Horsforth Climate Action

A community group aiming to make Horsforth a greener, more sustainable and equitable place has appealed for volunteers. Horsforth’s first Green Festival, produce show, clothes...
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Help shape West Yorkshire transport at Pudsey event

West Leeds residents can have their say on transport policy and investment in the region at a special event in Pudsey later this month. West...
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Wild West Podcast: Rodley Nature Reserve celebrates 25 years

Our new-look monthly podcast returns for the third episode of its second season with host Michelle Storm, who is joined by fellow podcaster Irene...
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Farsley: Head down to Scrap for the Wild Service Festival

Get in touch with nature and join Scrap - centre of creative reuse in Farsley for the Wild Service Festival this October. Wild Service is...
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Armley

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New Wortley Festival brings the heat—and the heart!

By Rebecca Hunter On a sun-drenched early September Saturday, New Wortley Community Centre threw theirannual festival bash - and boy, did they bring the party!...
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Armley fighter appointed captain at gym

By James Bovington MMA fighter Louis Power is delighted to have been made captain of the fight team at Immortal Martial Arts, the East Leeds gym...
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Bramley

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One Moment in Time – First exhibition opens for Bramley photographer

By Diane Sullivan One Moment in Time - a photography exhibition by Paul Abraham - opened at the Mill Gallery in Bramley on Friday night....
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Photo of the week: Horsforth peeps through Bramley rainbow

Community reporter Keef Williamson today captured this 'low-flying rainbow', which he spotted in Bramley while looking across the Aire Valley towards Horsforth. If you have...
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Burley

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Kirkstall Road nursery receives ‘good’ Ofsted rating

By John Baron A Kirkstall Road-based nursery is 'dedicated' to ensuring children's safety and well-being, an Ofsted inspector has said. Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery And...
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Burley Park group celebrates fundraising success

Volunteers helping to improve and maintain Burley Park say a recent event has helped raise more than £1,000 towards future projects. The Friends of Burley...
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Calverley

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In photos: Calverley Carnival draws the crowds

by Isaac Date Scouts, dance groups, church groups and more joined a parade around Calverley Victoria Park on Saturday. The procession marked the beginning of...
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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Farnley

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Farnley residents urged to comment on planning blueprint

by John Baron People living in Farnley are being urged to have their say on a planning blueprint which could lead to hundreds of new...
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New Farnley public meeting: Residents urged to have say over greenbelt development

By John Baron Residents attending a public meeting over potential green belt development have been urged to register their opinions in a public consultation. More than...
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Farsley

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Workers’ reunion brings back textile memories of Sunny Bank Mills

By John Baron Excited conversations over tea and cake, friendships rekindled and a steady flow of fond memories resonated around the gallery at Farsley's Sunny...
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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Horsforth

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Preview: Horsforth celebrates climate action with Green Festival

By Sophie Wheeler  Final preparations are under way for the much anticipated Green Festival this Sunday (21 September), hosted by Horsforth Climate Action in collaboration...
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Horsforth Hall Park cricket team end the season with victory

By Sam Gillinder Horsforth Hall Park CC 1st XI beat Steeton CC 1st XI in their last cricket match of the Airedale and Wharfedale 1st...
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Kirkstall

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Newlay: Consultation launched over new Forge Village development

A housing developer is holding a public consultation event into early ideas for the residential-led regeneration of the former Newlay railway station and goods...
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Pudsey

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Pudsey: Community drop ins will discuss Yorkshire Water wetland scheme

Yorkshire Water will be holding community drop in events to discuss plans for a multi-million pound wetland scheme in Pudsey. As previously reported, Yorkshire Water...
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Pudsey: Highways safety concerns scupper takeaway plan at former HSBC bank

By John Baron Plans to repurpose part of the former HSBC bank building in Pudsey town centre into a food take-away outlet have been refused...
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Rodley

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Police hunt man over attempted burglaries in Farsley and Rodley

Police investigating a series of attempted burglaries in the Rodley and Farsley areas have issued an image of a man they would like to...
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Wild West Podcast: Rodley Nature Reserve celebrates 25 years

Our new-look monthly podcast returns for the third episode of its second season with host Michelle Storm, who is joined by fellow podcaster Irene...
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Stanningley

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New diversion revealed as Dawsons Corner work continues

Road users are being urged to prepare for delays as fresh works begin next month as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley...
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Replin by Hainsworth marks 80 years of manufacturing transport textiles

Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, is celebrating 80 years since the business was founded in 1945...
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Wortley

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West Leeds: Where to find Heritage Open Days 2025

Heritage Open Days are back for 2023 – and historic buildings across Armley, Bramley, Burley, Calverley, Farnley, Farsley, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Stanningley and Wortley...
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Wortley: Community comes together for TV Harrison blue plaque

By John Baron. Additional reporting: Katherine Turner The 'dedication and persistence' of a West Leeds community who 'dug in' to save a historic sports pitch...
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