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Meet Local Democracy Reporter Richard Beecham
You may, over the past few months, have noticed a new reporter’s name appearing on some of the articles...
21 January 2019
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Buses, roadworks and community farm discussed at community news cafe
Buses, community farms in Burley, community issues in Calverley and a campaign to save the NHS were all discussed...
5 January 2019
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10 things you didn’t know about West Leeds Dispatch (but really should)
Think you know the West Leeds Dispatch? We’re your hyperlocal community news website for the west of the city...
1 January 2019
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Join West Leeds Dispatch at first news cafe of 2019
Want to get more involved in telling the story of your community? Now’s your chance to start 2019 with...
30 December 2018
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West Leeds Dispatch social event celebrates community volunteers
West Leeds Dispatch held the first of what is hoped to be an annual event by bringing together members...
2 December 2018
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Comment: Why local news matters (and needs your support)
The demise of Johnston Press – publishers of the Yorkshire Evening Post and 200 local newspapers – should have...
20 November 2018
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West Leeds Community Media hosts its first AGM
How to make the West Leeds Dispatch more sustainable, the spectre of fake news and our achievements over the...
13 September 2018
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Get involved with West Leeds Dispatch at community news cafe
Would you like get involved with the West Leeds Dispatch? Well, now’s your chance! We’re holding another of our...
3 September 2018
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West Leeds Community Media hosts its AGM
West Leeds Community Media, the community-run company behind the West Leeds Dispatch, is holding its first annual general meeting...
20 August 2018
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Podcast: The Wild West episode 1
Welcome to the pilot episode of our experimental Wild West podcast, looking back at the week’s news in West...
18 August 2018