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Farnley: Help young Chloe raise Candlelighters cash by sponsoring abseil
An inspirational girl from the 8th South-West Leeds Scouting Group in Farnley has set her sites high for her...
17 March 2019
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Farnley Academy student praised for helping fallen pensioner
A Farnley Academy student has been praised by his community for his clear-thinking and caring ways, writes Judith Hurd....
30 November 2018
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May ‘Good Egg’ winner: Farnley Academy pupil is ‘selfless and generous’
Kayleigh Glancy is a remarkable young woman. Selfless and generous, she has ‘a heart of gold’. The Farnley Academy...
5 June 2018
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New Farnley Academy principal outlines target for school
The new principal of Farnley Academy has pledged to get the school ranked in the top 1% of secondary...
6 March 2018
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Principal Scott Wilson leaves Farnley Academy
The principal of Farnley Academy has left the ‘outstanding’ Ofsted-rated school to take up a new position. Scott Wilson...
20 December 2017
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Farnley Academy’s international connections net top award
The Farnley Academy has gained a prestigious British Council award in recognition of its work to bring the world...
16 October 2017
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Is there a crisis in secondary education in West Leeds?
Is there a crisis in secondary education in West Leeds? asks Melinda Ridge Priestley. What makes a good school?...
12 April 2017
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Swallow Hill girls’ rugby is ‘direct and fearless’
The year 8 girls from Swallow Hill Community College really enjoyed their first taste of competitive rugby at Farnley...
12 January 2017
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Rachel Reeves MP: New Farnley Vision, Christmas lights and New Wortley plan
Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves writes her monthly column for the Dispatch. Here, she looks at Armley and Bramnley...
13 December 2016
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Geldard’s Coaches goes into administration – UPDATED
UPDATE – Tuesday, 15 September: Businessdesk reports 50 jobs are ‘at risk’. Administrators are seeking a new buyer for...
12 September 2015