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Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves demands flood defence action following near miss
Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves has said Kirkstall and Burley came just ‘a few centimetres’ from a disaster during...
12 February 2020
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Burley’s Solidarity Cafe aims to help tackle social isolation
Aire Place Studios in Burley is hosting its first Solidarity Cafe this weekend, writes Keely Bannister. Taking place on...
31 January 2020
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Mark’s History: James Bedford’s legacy and the Yorkshire Chemicals site
I wonder if at the age of 15 James Bedford had any idea the company he was dreaming of...
26 January 2020
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Kirkstall Road: MP and businesses re-new calls for greater flood defence funding
Work yesterday started on multi-million pound flood defence scheme to protect parts of Leeds city centre and the Kirkstall...
21 January 2020
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Redcote Lane: 160 apartments proposed for Jump Arena trampoline site – UPDATED
A development of approximately 160 apartments at the Jump Arena trampoline site on Redcote Lane and a new footbridge...
20 January 2020
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Kirkstall: Work starts today on £112 million flood defences
Work has started on flood defences to protect Leeds city centre and the Kirkstall Valley. Construction on the second...
20 January 2020
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West Leeds arts organisation offers grants at live event
West Leeds-based Open Source Arts will be hosting the first in a series of events called to provide an...
16 December 2019
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Indoor golf facility planned for Burley
A former industrial warehouse in Burley could be transformed into an indoor crazy golf facility, if plans are approved...
10 December 2019
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Pedestrian seriously hurt in Kirkstall collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision in Kirkstall. The collision happened at around 8.30pm yesterday...
27 November 2019
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These community initiatives in Armley, Bramley and Kirkstall are set for council funding
Kitchen improvements at New Wortley Community Centre, cookery clubs in Bramley and a Christmas market at Kirkstall Abbey could...
19 November 2019