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Colouring books for marginalised communities launched by West Leeds creatives

westleedslife - April 13, 2021 0

A not-for-profit creative studio in West Leeds has developed a series of colouring books to be distributed to local community organisations in Leeds and...

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West Leeds organisations boosted by Culture Recovery Fund

westleedslife - April 4, 2021 0

Six West Leeds culture organisations have received lifeline financial support to get them through the next stage of the Coronavirus pandemic. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden...

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Extended opening hours at Leeds household waste sites – including Kirkstall Road and Pudsey

westleedslife - March 23, 2021 0

Opening hours at all Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are set to be extended from next week and the number of slots available to...

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Mark’s History: Photos capture flood defence work at site once known as ‘Lower Daniel Ings’

westleedslife - March 7, 2021 0

Words and Photos: Mark Stevenson You may have noticed over the last few weeks ‘tipper trucks’ going up and down Kirkstall Road. They go up full...

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West Leeds: Brownfield sites could benefit from part of £60m housing cash

westleedslife - January 27, 2021 0

Words: Richard Beecham Sites in Leeds could get a slice of more than £60m to help build houses on former industrial land in the region. The...

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Have your say on plans for new cycling route at ‘gateway’ to West Leeds

westleedslife - January 26, 2021 1

A key gateway to West Leeds could get a new cycle lane - and link up with existing infrastructure down Kirkstall Road. People are being...

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What could 600 new flats mean for traffic on Kirkstall Road?

westleedslife - January 7, 2021 0

Words: David Spereall A plan to build more than 600 new flats on the site of a former food factory could create more congestion on...

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Decision expected on housing plans for former Arla foods site

westleedslife - December 23, 2020 0

Councillors will discuss proposals for a major residential development on the former Arla foods site off Kirkstall Road in Burley next month. Developers Marshalls Commercial...

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Appeal for members at new Kirkstall Valley Farm

westleedslife - December 13, 2020 1

A community run farm in inner city West Leeds is appealing for more members in a bid to help it reach the 200-mark by...

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Mark’s History: The past, present and future of former Maxi’s restaurant site

westleedslife - December 13, 2020 0

Words and photos: Mark Stevenson Maxi’s restaurant, like many other buildings that have stood on this site, has been demolished to be replaced by student...

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Kirkstall Road: Police appeal after woman taken to hospital with serious injuries

westleedslife - October 31, 2020 0

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman pedestrian was hit by a wagon close to the fire station on Kirkstall Road. At about 10.15am...

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Number 35 bus axed to ‘meet passenger demand across network’ – First

westleedslife - October 4, 2020 0

A lifeline West Leeds bus service has been axed in order to meet passenger demand across the network during the Coronavirus pandemic - bus...