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Burley: Calls for action on ‘stupid thin road’ amid fears of fatality

By Christian Lee Residents are renewing calls for action to tackle a 'dangerous' Burley road amid concerns the council would only take action if there's...
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Armley asbestos: June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund marks 25 years of making a difference

By John Baron “Those of the calibre of June Hancock are heroes," playwright - and Armley lad - Alan Bennett once said of the driving...
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Unsung Farsley Celtic hero scores top volunteer award

One of non-league football's unsung heroes who gives countless hours each week for her beloved Farsley Celtic has scooped a prestigious volunteer award. Caroline Harriman...
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Review: Jill Liddington talks about the diaries of Anne Lister at Farsley Literature Festival

By Diane Law On Thursday, 10 November I joined an audience of more than 50 people at Farsley Constitutional to listen to Jill Liddington discussing ‘Female...
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Leeds woman honours late husband by fundraising for life-saving defibrillators

A Leeds woman is honouring the memory of her husband by helping to raise thousands of pounds to buy life-saving defibrillators. Debbie Kemp is currently...
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65ft mobile phone mast plan submitted in Wortley

Plans for a 65ft-tall 5G mobile phone mast have been submitted in Wortley. The proposals, by CK Hutchison Networks (UK) Ltd on behalf of Three,...
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In photos: Remembrance Sunday in Bramley, Farsley, Pudsey and Rodley

Remembrance Sunday services were held at cenotaphs and war memorials across West Leeds. Here are some of the photos as communities came together to remember...
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Armley

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Armley asbestos: June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund marks 25 years of making a difference

By John Baron “Those of the calibre of June Hancock are heroes," playwright - and Armley lad - Alan Bennett once said of the driving...
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Boxer promotes Remembrance to Armley youngsters

By James Bovington About 35 people gathered for a ceremony of remembrance in Armley Park on the afternoon of Friday 11 November to commemorate the...
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Bramley

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In photos: Remembrance Sunday in Bramley, Farsley, Pudsey and Rodley

Remembrance Sunday services were held at cenotaphs and war memorials across West Leeds. Here are some of the photos as communities came together to remember...
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In photos: Remembrance weekend in Kirkstall and Bramley

WLD reader and amateur photographer Susan Tellum has been out and about with her camera capturing the beauty of West Leeds on a mild...
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Burley

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Burley: Calls for action on ‘stupid thin road’ amid fears of fatality

By Christian Lee Residents are renewing calls for action to tackle a 'dangerous' Burley road amid concerns the council would only take action if there's...
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West Leeds planning applications: 13 November 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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Calverley

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West Leeds planning applications: 13 November 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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Green light for heritage boards highlighting Pudsey’s lost railway stations

Heritage information boards at former railway stations in Pudsey are among four projects in ‘outer’ West Leeds which have been awarded grants. Councillors on the Outer...
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Farnley

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West Leeds planning applications: 13 November 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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Green light for heritage boards highlighting Pudsey’s lost railway stations

Heritage information boards at former railway stations in Pudsey are among four projects in ‘outer’ West Leeds which have been awarded grants. Councillors on the Outer...
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Farsley

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Unsung Farsley Celtic hero scores top volunteer award

One of non-league football's unsung heroes who gives countless hours each week for her beloved Farsley Celtic has scooped a prestigious volunteer award. Caroline Harriman...
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Review: Jill Liddington talks about the diaries of Anne Lister at Farsley Literature Festival

By Diane Law On Thursday, 10 November I joined an audience of more than 50 people at Farsley Constitutional to listen to Jill Liddington discussing ‘Female...
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Farsley Celtic

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Unsung Farsley Celtic hero scores top volunteer award

One of non-league football's unsung heroes who gives countless hours each week for her beloved Farsley Celtic has scooped a prestigious volunteer award. Caroline Harriman...
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Afternoon to forget as 10-man Farsley Celtic slip to Southport defeat

by Thomas Ritchie Additional reporting: John Baron Farsley Celtic endured a difficult afternoon on the road at Southport, as the Celts slumped to a 4-0 defeat. It...
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In photos: Remembrance weekend in Kirkstall and Bramley

WLD reader and amateur photographer Susan Tellum has been out and about with her camera capturing the beauty of West Leeds on a mild...
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Calls grow for stricter penalties over River Aire sewage leaks

By David Spereall, local democracy reporter Councillors in Leeds are expected to call for stricter penalties for the leaking of sewage into the River Aire,...
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Pudsey

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In photos: Remembrance Sunday in Bramley, Farsley, Pudsey and Rodley

Remembrance Sunday services were held at cenotaphs and war memorials across West Leeds. Here are some of the photos as communities came together to remember...
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Green light for heritage boards highlighting Pudsey’s lost railway stations

Heritage information boards at former railway stations in Pudsey are among four projects in ‘outer’ West Leeds which have been awarded grants. Councillors on the Outer...
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Rodley

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In photos: Remembrance Sunday in Bramley, Farsley, Pudsey and Rodley

Remembrance Sunday services were held at cenotaphs and war memorials across West Leeds. Here are some of the photos as communities came together to remember...
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Progress made at Rodley’s Moss Lane as bridge is installed

By Keef Williamson It’s been a very long wait, but the replacement Moss Lane Bridge in Rodley is finally in position on site. The original...
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Stanningley

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West Leeds planning applications: 13 November 2022

Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the six council wards in West Leeds. The following new applications were...
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What do latest proposed boundary changes mean for Leeds West and Pudsey constituencies?

By John Baron West Leeds residents can have their say on the final set of revised proposals for parliamentary constituencies which would see Leeds West...
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Wortley

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Leeds woman honours late husband by fundraising for life-saving defibrillators

A Leeds woman is honouring the memory of her husband by helping to raise thousands of pounds to buy life-saving defibrillators. Debbie Kemp is currently...
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65ft mobile phone mast plan submitted in Wortley

Plans for a 65ft-tall 5G mobile phone mast have been submitted in Wortley. The proposals, by CK Hutchison Networks (UK) Ltd on behalf of Three,...
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