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Bid to secure Kirkstall Abbey car park

A height restricted barrier will be installed at Kirkstall Abbey car park to prevent travellers' caravans and other large vehicles from entering it. The move...
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How Specsavers Kirkstall is a community champion – and has a commitment to excellent care

Sponsored content Did you know every Specsavers store is locally owned and run by optometrists and audiologists who have a deep investment in their communities...
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Anne’s Patch: A great year for produce down on the plot!

By Anne Akers What a great year it’s been down on the allotment. A warm, dry-ish spring followed by a hot, even drier summer made...
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Life on our community farm: Pumpkin festival and open day invitation

By Jenny Lawrence Life at Kirkstall Valley Farm may be busy, but there is always time for a chat and a cup of tea! As autumn...
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Young Horsforth boxer keen to emulate success of older fighters

By James Bovington Thai boxer Isaac Hussain is delighted that teenage fighter Fergus Smith has qualified to fight on a prestigious event later this month...
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Burley: New 5G mast blocked by council

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Plans for a 20-metre mobile phone mast on a busy highway have been blocked after road safety concerns were...
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New landscaping plans at proposed Rodley housing development

Fresh plans to build 67 new houses on the former Airedale Mills site in Rodley have been submitted to Leeds City Council for approval. The...
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Horsforth: Precept to rise as work continues on new community hub

By John Baron Householders living in Horsforth will pay extra precept over the next two financial years to help cover the costs of creating a...
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Armley

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Armley: Community centre closing date revealed – organisation set to move

A lifeline organisation supporting older people in Armley is set to move its services when its current base closes later this year. As previously reported,...
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Dance Music Archive put on a party at Armley’s Project House

By Sam Gillinder Dance Music Archive hosted an epic party dubbed the “end of summer BBQ” at the Project House in Armley. Dance music archives, run...
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Bramley

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Nature-loving Bramley boy gets Sir David Attenborough surprise

By David Nesham A nature loving schoolboy from Bramley who wrote to a TV legend says he is both surprised and delighted with the hand...
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Bramley: Coffee morning raises Macmillan cash

By Dianne Craven Volunteers at Bramley Baptist Church, on Hough Lane, invited the community to join them for their annual coffee morning in aid...
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Burley

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Burley: New 5G mast blocked by council

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Plans for a 20-metre mobile phone mast on a busy highway have been blocked after road safety concerns were...
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Council and police block Burley Road Hallowe’en house party

By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A Hallowe'en house party looks set to be cancelled after the council and police were spooked by the idea. A...
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Calverley

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Anne’s Patch: A great year for produce down on the plot!

By Anne Akers What a great year it’s been down on the allotment. A warm, dry-ish spring followed by a hot, even drier summer made...
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Ring Road improvements completed – new bridge work set for 2026

By Harry Ward Highway improvements have been completed between Horsforth and Pudsey as part of a £23m scheme to upgrade the Leeds outer ring road. The...
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Farnley

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Farnley: Listed 17th century barn to become home

A grade II listed barn in Farnley will be converted into housing, after fresh plans were approved by Leeds City Council planners. Applicant Karl Shaw,...
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West Leeds communities net £40m regeneration funding

By John Baron Communities including Armley and Farnley will be boosted by a multi-million fund over the next ten years, the government has announced today. The...
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Farsley

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Farsley: Villagers celebrate restaurant owner’s shop parade purchase

By John Baron Villagers have spoken of their joy after a Farsley restaurant owner and entrepreneur bought a parade of shops in a bid to...
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Farsley’s annual community bonfire – times and tickets revealed

Leeds City Council may not be running their usual civic bonfires in places like Bramley Park any more, but FC Farsley is inviting you...
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Horsforth

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Young Horsforth boxer keen to emulate success of older fighters

By James Bovington Thai boxer Isaac Hussain is delighted that teenage fighter Fergus Smith has qualified to fight on a prestigious event later this month...
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Horsforth: Precept to rise as work continues on new community hub

By John Baron Householders living in Horsforth will pay extra precept over the next two financial years to help cover the costs of creating a...
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Kirkstall

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Bid to secure Kirkstall Abbey car park

A height restricted barrier will be installed at Kirkstall Abbey car park to prevent travellers' caravans and other large vehicles from entering it. The move...
Sponsored Content

How Specsavers Kirkstall is a community champion – and has a commitment to excellent care

Sponsored content Did you know every Specsavers store is locally owned and run by optometrists and audiologists who have a deep investment in their communities...
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Pudsey

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Reader’s letter: Help us find owner of this memento

Dear sir,- Morrisons Swinnow Lane, kindly helped Park Spring Primary School raise funds for Year 6 leavers' hoodies.  It took place on Saturday, 20 September. Morrisons'...
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Ring Road improvements completed – new bridge work set for 2026

By Harry Ward Highway improvements have been completed between Horsforth and Pudsey as part of a £23m scheme to upgrade the Leeds outer ring road. The...
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Rodley

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New landscaping plans at proposed Rodley housing development

Fresh plans to build 67 new houses on the former Airedale Mills site in Rodley have been submitted to Leeds City Council for approval. The...
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Nature-loving Bramley boy gets Sir David Attenborough surprise

By David Nesham A nature loving schoolboy from Bramley who wrote to a TV legend says he is both surprised and delighted with the hand...
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Stanningley

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Playground improvements announced for Stanningley Park

Work has started on a package of much-needed improvements to the playground at Stanningley Park. improvements will see a new roundabout, repainting and repairs...
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New diversion revealed as Dawsons Corner work continues

Road users are being urged to prepare for delays as fresh works begin next month as part of the £44.179m Dawsons Corner and Stanningley...
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Wortley

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Armley: Community centre closing date revealed – organisation set to move

A lifeline organisation supporting older people in Armley is set to move its services when its current base closes later this year. As previously reported,...
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Farnley & Wortley Christmas lights among projects netting council funds

By John Baron Christmas is officially coming to the streets of Farnley and Wortley after councillors approved funding to install the ward's first official Christmas...
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