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Educational and hospitality facility planned for FC Farsley

By John Baron Plans for a new educational and hospitality facility at FC Farsley Sports Club have been submitted for Leeds City Council to decide. The...
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Land gets ‘village green’ status after seven-year wait

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service A community recreation site will get protected “village green” status after seven-year campaign by people living nearby. Part of...
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Generous Pudsey youngster set for biggest Children in Need fundraiser

A Pudsey youngster is hoping to make his biggest splash ever in his annual swimming challenge for Children In Need. Aaryan Mitra, aged nine, attends...
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Pudsey company’s charity Pyrenees challenge in £750 budget banger

Independent used car dealership First4car, based in Pudsey, has announced it will join a fearless fleet of drivers for the annual Bangers4Ben 2026 challenge. Setting off...
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Remembering Bramley’s Windrush veteran Alford Gardner

Community reporter Dianne Gardner celebrates the beginning of Black History month in what would have been her father - Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner's -...
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Bramley councillor backs calls to save police off-road bike team – city petition passes 1k mark

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service A petition calling on the police not to scrap a dedicated off-road bike team has been signed by...
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Pudsey runner Andrew hopes to tackle 50km for cancer charity

Pudsey resident Andrew Wood is taking on the 10 Days of 5k Challenge this month, covering a total of 50km to raise money for...
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Police appeal as man critically ill following Horsforth incident

Detectives are appealing for information following a disturbance in Horsforth which has left a man in a critically ill condition.  At about 3.32pm yesterday (Wednesday,...
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Armley

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‘Apples for Armley’ proves a big success

By Andy Dalton Nearly 2,000 apples have been collected and given away in Armley!   Every day over the last four weeks of the harvest season baskets...
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‘Problem solving group’ aims to tackle Armley parking issue

By John Baron Council chiefs will form a 'problem solving group' of different council departments after Armley residents called for a ‘proper investigation’ into problems...
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Bramley

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Remembering Bramley’s Windrush veteran Alford Gardner

Community reporter Dianne Gardner celebrates the beginning of Black History month in what would have been her father - Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner's -...
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Bramley councillor backs calls to save police off-road bike team – city petition passes 1k mark

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service A petition calling on the police not to scrap a dedicated off-road bike team has been signed by...
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Burley

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Lifesaving alcohol and drug service maintains ‘outstanding’ service

"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the staff. They have saved my life," was one of the comments shared with inspectors during...
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Women writers unite for charity poetry showcase at Cardigan Arms

A collective of female and non-binary poets and spoken word artists will come together for a powerful afternoon of poetry, storytelling and community fundraising...
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Calverley

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Land gets ‘village green’ status after seven-year wait

By Don Mort, local democracy reporting service A community recreation site will get protected “village green” status after seven-year campaign by people living nearby. Part of...
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Leeds: Councillors set for village green decision

By Chris Young, local democracy reporting service AN area of recreation land owned by the Bradford taxpayer could be declared a “village green” for an...
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Farnley

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Farnley & Wortley councillor to stand down in May

By John Baron Labour's Adrian McCluskey has announced he will be standing down as a Farnley & Wortley ward councillor at next May's local election. Councillor...
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Farnley: Pride in Place update – “thank you for having your say”

By Jo Gittins, Chair of the Farnley East Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board When I wrote my last update, we had submitted our application to...
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Farsley

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Educational and hospitality facility planned for FC Farsley

By John Baron Plans for a new educational and hospitality facility at FC Farsley Sports Club have been submitted for Leeds City Council to decide. The...
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Jay Rayner, John Boyne and Joanne Harris to headline Farsley Literature Festival

The fifth annual Farsley Lit Fest will take place between 12 October and 23 November, brought to you by Truman Books and The Old...
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Horsforth

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Police appeal as man critically ill following Horsforth incident

Detectives are appealing for information following a disturbance in Horsforth which has left a man in a critically ill condition.  At about 3.32pm yesterday (Wednesday,...
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Horsforth Children’s Mayoral candidate gets vote of confidence from Town Council 

By Jill Stocks Horsforth's candidate for Leeds Children's Mayor got the backing of the Town Council yesterday as he was presented with a letter wishing...
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Kirkstall

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Apples, hocus pocus and Friends galore at Hollybush Conservation Centre

By Iola Shaw Fancy some apples and a bit of hocus focus? TCV Hollybush and the Friends of Hollybush have two major annual events coming...
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Kirkstall Valley Farm’s market celebrates apple harvest season

Words: Eliza Ainley Photos: Yann Ainley A new monthly market at Kirkstall Valley Farm welcomed visitors for its third outing on Saturday, with this month's event...
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Pudsey

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Generous Pudsey youngster set for biggest Children in Need fundraiser

A Pudsey youngster is hoping to make his biggest splash ever in his annual swimming challenge for Children In Need. Aaryan Mitra, aged nine, attends...
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Pudsey company’s charity Pyrenees challenge in £750 budget banger

Independent used car dealership First4car, based in Pudsey, has announced it will join a fearless fleet of drivers for the annual Bangers4Ben 2026 challenge. Setting off...
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Rodley

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Ring Road footbridge plans delayed due to rising costs

By John Baron Ambitious plans for a pedestrian footbridge over the A6120 outer ring road have been delayed due to rising costs, Leeds City Council...
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In photos: Canal offers welcome shade in Rodley

There's talk of another heatwave this week as the hot summer continues. Photographer Susan Tellum has again been out and abut with her camera capturing...
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Stanningley

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10 photos as Sir Kevin Sinfield runs through West Leeds for Motor Neurone Disease charities

Photos: Kelvin Wakefield West Leeds residents came out in force to welcome Sir Kelvin Sinfield as he continued his endurance challenge to raise funds for...
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Tell us your news and join us for a cuppa at latest WLD community news cafe

By Jean Hollings Do you have a story you'd like to share? Would you like to know more about West Leeds Dispatch? You are welcome...
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Wortley

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Farnley & Wortley councillor to stand down in May

By John Baron Labour's Adrian McCluskey has announced he will be standing down as a Farnley & Wortley ward councillor at next May's local election. Councillor...
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Green light for new fencing at Wortley park

By John Baron New security fencing will help protect Western Flatts Cliff Park in Wortley after councillors agreed to fund the improvements. Members of the Outer...
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