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Mark’s History: A lost railway bridge on the River Aire
As you walk under Kirkstall Viaduct heading towards town, if you look down towards the river you will notice...
12 May 2019
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Re-development of historic Rising Sun pub hangs in balance
The proposed re-development of a landmark Kirkstall Road pub which has suffered from floods, fire and vandalism is hanging...
21 March 2019
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Kirkstall flood defences: Heritage watchdog’s ‘serious concerns’ over Kirkstall Abbey and Armley Mills
An influential public body that protects and champions places of historical interest has raised ‘serious concerns’ over the impact...
19 February 2019
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Kirkstall Road: ‘Magnificent’ Thyssen Krupp plans get green light
Early plans to revive a former industrial site that was ravaged by the Boxing Day floods that hit Leeds...
14 February 2019
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New images of Kirkstall flood defences released
Fresh images revealing more details about the proposed flood defences in Kirkstall have been released by Leeds City Council....
10 February 2019
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Kirkstall flood defences: Community farm concerns as civic watchdog adds backing
Planned flood defences in Kirkstall and Burley could impact on plans for a new community farm in the Kirkstall...
4 February 2019
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Cyclist who died in Cardigan Fields collision is named
A man who died following a collision at Cardigan Fields, off Kirkstall Road, has been named. Matthew Owens, 46,...
30 January 2019
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Police appeal after cyclist dies in Cardigan Fields collision
Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision involving a cyclist in Burley. The 46-year-old man...
24 January 2019
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Letter: Dismay over the lack of Kirkstall flood defence consultation
I feel compelled to respond to Councillor Richard Lewis’s response this week to the West Leeds Dispatch about lack...
18 January 2019
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Concerns over flats on former Burley Liberal Club site
More work needs to be done for permission to be given for a huge new housing complex in Burley,...
18 January 2019