Thursday, October 16, 2025

£1.5 million project fuels green jet vision at Leeds Bradford Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport is at the heart of a new £1.5 million government-backed study into producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in a move that could pave...

“If you are diagnosed with dementia, it is still possible to live”

By Noelle Williamson As Rachael Kelley of the Leeds Beckett Centre for Dementia Research explained earlier this week, the Lived Experience Group aims to improve...

Council and police block Burley Road Hallowe’en house party

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A Hallowe'en house party looks set to be cancelled after the council and police were spooked by the idea. A...

Farsley: Villagers celebrate restaurant owner’s shop parade purchase

By John Baron Villagers have spoken of their joy after a Farsley restaurant owner and entrepreneur bought a parade of shops in a bid to...

Armley: Community centre closing date revealed – organisation set to move

A lifeline organisation supporting older people in Armley is set to move its services when its current base closes later this year. As previously reported,...

Farsley’s annual community bonfire – times and tickets revealed

Leeds City Council may not be running their usual civic bonfires in places like Bramley Park any more, but FC Farsley is inviting you...

Farsley: New development at Springfield Mills named after late chairman

The new commercial development being built at Springfield Mills in Farsley now has an official name. Due to be finished around Christmas, the attractive...

Drag Bingo lands in Horsforth with Kirkstall Brewery backing and MESMAC support

By Craig Timson Horsforth’s Old King’s Arms is launching a brand-new drag bingo series this autumn – and this time it’s indoors, rain-proof, and backed...

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Armley’s great apple giveaway success

By Andy Dalton 1,000 apples have been given away in Armley! Every day over the last month baskets of apples have been displayed at the Leeds...

Armley: Rogue landlords scheme start date revealed

A scheme to crack down on rogue landlords in Armley could move a step closer to reality next week. Senior councillors are set to approve...

West Leeds Thai boxers prepare for Thailand selection

By James Bovington Two medal winning Thai boxing brothers from Bad Company gym in Bramley will travel to Knutsford in Cheshire on 25 October for...

Bramley: Sheltered housing complex set for new lift

Council chiefs have agreed a £500,000 package to improve access and lifts at three residential blocks across Leeds - including in Bramley. The local authority...

Burley Village Green to close for eight months

Work to reduce the threat of wastewater backing up into streets is set to begin in Burley later this month. Yorkshire Water is undertaking a...

Highways officers over-rule objections to Burley/Kirkstall parking scheme

Traffic management measures in Kirkstall and Burley have been signed off, after council officers over-ruled two objections to part of the scheme. The objections concerns...

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...

Calverley: Plans to turn Mechanics Institute into library approved

Plans to transform Calverley Mechanics’ Institute into a new village library have been given the green light. WLD reported earlier this year that Calverley Library was to...

Farnley: Listed 17th century barn to become home

A grade II listed barn in Farnley will be converted into housing, after fresh plans were approved by Leeds City Council planners. Applicant Karl Shaw,...

West Leeds communities net £40m regeneration funding

By John Baron Communities including Armley and Farnley will be boosted by a multi-million fund over the next ten years, the government has announced today. The...

Pudsey Civic Hall: Long-term future ‘still under discussion’

By John Baron Council chiefs have said the long-term future of Pudsey Civic Hall is still to be decided - almost two years after its...

Farsley schoolboy pedals up £3,000 for bed charity

By David Nesham Cycling enthusiast and former Farsley Farfield schoolboy Jesse Carlill decided he would use his school holiday to raise money for a Leeds...

Leeds Trinity University celebrates highest university guide ranking

Leeds Trinity University has achieved its highest ever ranking in the Guardian University Guide 2026, placing 76th in the annual league table of UK...

Explore restored Horsforth Ballroom at special open day

Newly reopened Horsforth Ballroom is opening its doors for a family friendly open day during October half term. The event is an opportunity to explore...

Man v Fat: How football is helping men lose weight in West Leeds

By Jo Cadell Man V Fat is an innovative programme offering men the opportunity to lose weight by playing football. There are currently around 85...

Grant set to help secure Abbey House Museum’s future

Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall has secured a slice of almost a million pounds in funding to help safeguard its future. Leeds Museums and Galleries...

Pudsey Civic Hall: Long-term future ‘still under discussion’

By John Baron Council chiefs have said the long-term future of Pudsey Civic Hall is still to be decided - almost two years after its...

West Leeds Thai boxers prepare for Thailand selection

By James Bovington Two medal winning Thai boxing brothers from Bad Company gym in Bramley will travel to Knutsford in Cheshire on 25 October for...

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...

Nature-loving Bramley boy gets Sir David Attenborough surprise

By David Nesham A nature loving schoolboy from Bramley who wrote to a TV legend says he is both surprised and delighted with the hand...

Councillors set to decide Stanningley McDonald’s plans

By John Baron Council planning officers are recommending proposals for a new drive thru McDonald's restaurant in Stanningley should be approved next week. Councillors will next...

Playground improvements announced for Stanningley Park

Work has started on a package of much-needed improvements to the playground at Stanningley Park. improvements will see a new roundabout, repainting and repairs...

Armley: Rogue landlords scheme start date revealed

A scheme to crack down on rogue landlords in Armley could move a step closer to reality next week. Senior councillors are set to approve...

Armley: Community centre closing date revealed – organisation set to move

A lifeline organisation supporting older people in Armley is set to move its services when its current base closes later this year. As previously reported,...