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What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here's your weekly roundup of the latest planning applications from your community ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-leeds-p...
West Leeds planning applications: 26 July 2026 - West Leeds Dispatch
Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published on the Leeds City Council […]
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FC Farsley scored their first goals and secured their first-ever win as they beat Ealandians 5-2 in a pre-season friendly ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/gallery-15-p...
Gallery: 15 photos capture FC Farsley's first goals in 5-2 Ealandians win - West Leeds Dispatch
Photos: John McEvoy FC Farsley scored their first goals and secured their first-ever win as they beat Ealandians 5-2 in a pre-season friendly. The phoenix club won on a blustery […]
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Older residents of Armley and New Wortley were treated to a free cream tea and musical entertainment on Wednesday as part of a Pride in Place consultation event ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/tea-and-tune...
Tea and tunes: Pride in Place consults with older people in Armley and New Wortley - West Leeds Dispatch
By Helen Fay Older residents of Armley and New Wortley were treated to a free cream tea and musical entertainment on Wednesday as part of a Pride in Place consultation […]
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Welcome to our latest handy five-minute Sunday roundup capturing what’s been happening in West Leeds during the past week ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-leeds-w...
West Leeds weekly roundup: 26 July 2026 - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Welcome to our latest handy five-minute Sunday roundup capturing what’s been happening in West Leeds during the past week. It’s the first week of the school summer […]
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Ambitious multi-million pound plans to improve the sustainability and long-term viability of Grade II Listed Bramley Baths have been submitted to Leeds City Council. Here's what it could look like ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/historic-bra...
Historic Bramley Baths submits revamp plans to safeguard long-term future - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Ambitious multi-million pound plans to improve the sustainability and long-term viability of Grade II Listed Bramley Baths have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The Broad Lane […]
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Two West Leeds parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/kirkstall-ab...
Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park scoop prestigious Green Flag Awards - West Leeds Dispatch
Two West Leeds parks have been awarded the Green Flag Award after being recognised as being of international quality. Kirkstall Abbey and Pudsey Park are both managed by Leeds City […]
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Horsforth residents are invited to have their say on the future of one of the town’s most historic buildings ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/have-your-sa...
Have your say on historic Horsforth Hall Park buildings - West Leeds Dispatch
By Jill Stocks Horsforth residents are invited to have their say on the future of one of the town’s most historic buildings in the Hall Park Stables consultation. Locals were […]
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Historic Grade II Listed Burley Library has been added to a national buildings at risk register amid growing concerns over its condition ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/historic-bur...
Historic Burley Library added to national 'buildings at risk' register - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron The former Burley Library building has been added to a national list of historic buildings at risk. The library was open on Cardigan Road between 1926 and […]
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Leeds City Council is being asked to carry out a review of the unpopular parking charges at Fink Hill in Horsforth ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/town-council...
Town council challenges Horsforth parking charges - citywide review to be discussed - West Leeds Dispatch
By Jill Stocks Horsforth Town Council have requested a review of parking charges at Fink Hill in Horsforth which have proved very unpopular with local residents and those from further […]
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Organisers of the eleventh Kirkstall Art Trail this weekend (18-19 July) are promising their event will be ‘bigger and better than ever’ ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/listen-kirks...
Listen: Kirkstall Art Trail 2026 will be the 'best yet' - West Leeds Dispatch
By Richard Horsman Organisers of the eleventh Kirkstall Art Trail which takes place this coming weekend (18-19 July) are promising their event will be ‘bigger and better than ever’. Around […]
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A new modular building will help provide education, training, gym, coaching and community use at Yarnbury rugby club in Horsforth, if plans are approved ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/horsforth-ya...
Horsforth: Yarnbury RFC plans new training and gym building - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron A new modular building will help provide education, training, gym, coaching and community use at Yarnbury rugby club in Horsforth, if plans are approved. Yarnbury RFC has […]
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The winners of a competition capturing the people, places, and hidden corners of Kirkstall through the eyes of local photographer have been revealed ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/meet-capture...
Meet Capture Kirkstall 2026 photography competition winners - West Leeds Dispatch
By Mindy Goose Kirkstall Art Trail has announced the winners of this year’s ‘Capture Kirkstall’ photography competition, celebrating the people, places, and hidden corners of Kirkstall through the eye...
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Interested in researching your family tree? Now you can do it - and support the work of a cherished Horsforth institution too. Read on... ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/who-do-you-t...
Who do you think you are? Find out at Horsforth Museum - West Leeds Dispatch
By Jill Stocks Interested in researching your family tree? Now you can do it and support the work of a cherished Horsforth institution too. Horsforth Museum, through long-time volunteer Freda […]
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Welcome to the first in what will hopefully be a handy two-minute Sunday roundup capturing what’s been happening in West Leeds during the past week ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-leeds-w...
West Leeds weekly roundup: 12 July 2026 - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Welcome to the first in what will hopefully be a handy two-minute Sunday roundup capturing what’s been happening in West Leeds during the past week. Two of […]
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A public event will launch a consultation into a conservation management plan for Gotts Mansion and Gotts and Armley Parks ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/public-event...
Public event launches consultation on Gotts Park management plan - West Leeds Dispatch
By Helen Fay A public event will launch a consultation into a conservation management plan for Gotts Mansion and Gotts and Armley Parks. Leeds City Council and Wade’s Charity, with […]
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What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here's our weekly guide to the latest applications ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-leeds-p...
West Leeds planning applications: 12 July 2026 - West Leeds Dispatch
Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published on the Leeds City Council […]
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Yesterday's Kirkstall Festival drew the crowds - and was a scorching success ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/photos-captu...
Photos capture scorching Kirkstall Festival 2026 - West Leeds Dispatch
Photos: Yann Ainley, Nelson Rodriguez, Susan Tellum & Kelvin Wakefield For the second year running Kirkstall Festival was sun-kissed and scorching hot as thousands flocked to Kirkstall Abbey and its [...
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The Kirkstall Music Festival opened in spectacular style last night (Friday, 10 July) bringing midsummer magic to the atmospheric ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Here's Lara King's report ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/midsummer-ni...
Midsummer night dreams at Kirkstall Festival’s opening night - West Leeds Dispatch
By Lara King The Kirkstall Music Festival opened in spectacular style last night (Friday, 10 July) bringing midsummer magic to the atmospheric ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. The charity night featured […]
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It's Kirkstall Festival tomorrow (Saturday). Here's a preview of the event, which is set to draw thousands of people to Kirkstall Abbey ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/kirkstall-fe...
Kirkstall Festival prepares for a sunny and busy 2026 event - West Leeds Dispatch
By Iola Shaw It’s the biggest volunteer-organised festival in England and been running for over 40 years on the second Saturday of July. Here are some highlights of this year’s […]
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A Pudsey petrol station has been granted an alcohol licence after bosses agreed not to serve customers 24 hours a day ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/pudsey-petro...
Pudsey petrol station backs down in 24-hour licensing bid - West Leeds Dispatch
By Don Mort, local democracy reporter Additional reporting: John Baron A Pudsey petrol station has been granted an alcohol licence after bosses agreed not to serve customers 24 hours a […]
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The sale of a former town hall looks set to go ahead after a bid to grant the building protected status was rejected ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/pudsey-town-...
Pudsey Town Hall sale set to go ahead as 'Listing' bid fails - West Leeds Dispatch
By Don Mort, local democracy reporter and John Baron The sale of a former town hall looks set to go ahead after a bid to grant the building protected status […]
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🎉Congratulations Souvlaki Corner! Since opening in Wortley and Morley, they’ve gone from strength to strength. Businesses like theirs are the backbone of our high streets. They’re now up for the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award! Let’s help them out...
❤️💛💚 An incredible Windrush Cultural Day! 🇯🇲🇰🇳 Yesterday was pure magic. ✨ Leeds was bursting with talented singers, dancers, musicians and storytellers. Our elders relived the songs of their youth while three generations of deejays kept everyone moving. 🔥 #WindrushLegacy #Leeds 1/3
A mammoth month of music will see musicians from a pioneering Horsforth music school perform an incredible 400 live songs to mark the city’s 400th anniversary ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/horsforths-s...
Horsforth's 'school of rock' to perform 400 songs for Leeds' 400th anniversary - West Leeds Dispatch
A mammoth month of music will see musicians from a pioneering Horsforth music school perform an incredible 400 live songs to mark the city’s 400th anniversary. The young rockers from […]
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What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here are the latest planning applications from your neck of the woods ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-leeds-p...
West Leeds planning applications: 5 July 2026 - West Leeds Dispatch
Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published on the Leeds City Council […]
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What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here are the latest planning applications from your neck of the woods ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-leeds-p...
West Leeds planning applications: 5 July 2026 - West Leeds Dispatch
Each week we publish a list of the latest planning applications related to the seven council wards in West Leeds. The following applications were published on the Leeds City Council […]
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West Leeds families are being encouraged to come together for a summer of sporting activities and fun at Swinnow Community Centre ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/summer-sport...
Summer sporting activities set to bring families together - West Leeds Dispatch
West Leeds families are being encouraged to come together for a summer of sporting activities and fun at Swinnow Community Centre. The free activities include football, breakdancing, rugby and sports ...
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A new shopfront with roller shutters on Armley Town Street are set to replace Armley’s ‘hippo’ mural – despite objections from two councillors ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/armley-green...
Armley: Green light for new shop to replace mural - West Leeds Dispatch
A new shopfront with roller shutters on Armley Town Street is set to replace Armley’s ‘hippo’ mural – despite objections from two councillors. Leeds City Council planners have approved proposals […]
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"Yesterday's result didn't matter. No-one cared. Yesterday brought people together for the first time in far too long and that was all that mattered..." westleedsdispatch.com/light-at-the...
Light at the end of a long tunnel - phoenix club FC Farsley kick off new era - West Leeds Dispatch
Comment, by John Baron It’s no exaggeration to say the past couple of years have been one long nightmare if you’re a long-suffering fan of football in Farsley. To recap: […]
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New flats could provide much-needed housing under plans to convert part of a fire-damaged former mill complex ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/wortley-fres...
Wortley: Fresh flats plan at arson-hit former mill - West Leeds Dispatch
By Don Mort, local democracy reporter New flats could provide much-needed housing under plans to convert part of a fire-damaged former mill complex. Nine apartments are proposed for the disused […]
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