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A consortium of community organisations is aiming to bid for funding to build a state-of-the-art community hub in the heart of Armley ⤵️
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Armley organisations bid for game-changing community hub from £20m pot - West Leeds Dispatch
Exclusive by John Baron A consortium of community organisations is aiming to bid for funding to build a state-of-the-art community hub in the heart of Armley. Following September’s announcement of […]
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November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Western Flatts Cliff Park in Wortley is set to have a shiny new woodland area ⤵️
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Over 3,000 trees to take root in Wortley park - West Leeds Dispatch
By Katherine Turner Western Flatts Cliff Park in Wortley is set to have a shiny new woodland area. Between now and February phase 1 will begin to create a brand […]
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November 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The family of a woman who died in Kirkstall on 29 October have released a photo of her as police renew appeal for information ⤵️
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Kirkstall: Police renew appeal as woman named after fatal collision - West Leeds Dispatch
The family of a woman who died in Kirkstall on 29 October have released a photo of her. Andrea Sloan, 73, died after she appears to have been run over […]
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November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Yorkshire Water has begun one of three storm overflow projects which will take place in Horsforth over the next three years ⤵️
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First of three storm overflow projects under way in Horsforth - West Leeds Dispatch
Yorkshire Water has begun one of three storm overflow projects which will take place in Horsforth over the next three years.   The initial scheme will see an underground storage tank being […]
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November 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A derelict former woollen mill could fetch £250k at auction, after the council decided to sell it to raise money ⤵️
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Kirkstall mill site could fetch £250k at auction - West Leeds Dispatch
By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A derelict former woollen mill could fetch the council at least £250,000 after being put up for auction. As reported by WLD on Thursday, […]
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November 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Some children have discovered music through their parents, while some parents have rediscovered music through their children..."
Bramley Youth Brass will be playing in the Service of Remembrance at Bramley War Memorial tomorrow ⤵️
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Bramley Youth Brass prepare for Remembrance performance - West Leeds Dispatch
By Noelle Williamson Tomorrow (Sunday, 9 November) at 10.45am, Bramley Youth Brass will be playing in the Service of Remembrance at Bramley Cenotaph,  Here are some photos of last band […]
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November 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A telecoms firm has been blocked from installing a 20-metre mobile phone mast in Bramley after safety fears were raised ⤵️
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Bramley 5G mast plan is blocked by planners - West Leeds Dispatch
By Don Mort, local democracy reporter A telecoms firm has been blocked from installing a 20-metre mobile phone mast after safety fears were raised. Council planners told Mobile Broadband Network […]
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November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Details of We Make Footballers football camp for kids in Autumn/Spring #Horsforth #Weetwood
October 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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🍂🕙NOVEMBER SURGERIES🕛🍂

Any resident in Leeds South West & Morley is welcome to show up to any walk in surgery, or book any appointment, no matter the location.

To book an appointment, please email mark.sewards.mp@parliament.uk or just turn up to the walk in surgeries.
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Pudsey residents believe that the future of their Town Hall should be for community use – and have issued a ‘hands off’ warning to Leeds City Council ⤵️
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'Save our Town Hall' - Pudsey residents' message as council looks to sell historic building - West Leeds Dispatch
By Daniel Brabban Pudsey residents believe that the future of Pudsey Town Hall should be for community use – and have issued a ‘hands off’ warning to Leeds City Council.  […]
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October 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
490 black solar panels will cover the roof at Pudsey company Omega Stone, after council planners gave the green light ⤵️
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Solar panels approved at Pudsey company - West Leeds Dispatch
490 black solar panels will cover the roof at Pudsey company Omega Stone, after council planners gave the green light. Omega Stone, on Carlisle Road, has successfully applied for planning […]
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October 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Leeds Lord Mayor Dan Cohen has paid a special visit to a lifeline group supporting visually impaired people in Pudsey ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/lord-mayor-v...
Lord Mayor visits Pudsey Charity for the Visually Impaired  - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Leeds Lord Mayor Dan Cohen has visited a lifeline group supporting visually impaired people in Pudsey. Councillor Cohen met attendees at the Claremont Grove complex, where Pudsey […]
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October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
#Doctorwho show runner Russell T Davies will be one of the speakers at Leeds Trinity University's journalism and media week, along with Guardian Editor Katharine Viner ⤵️
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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies to speak at Leeds Trinity's Journalism Week - West Leeds Dispatch
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies will be among the standout speakers at a packed Journalism and Media Week at Leeds Trinity University in Horsforth. The first female editor-in-chief of […]
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October 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Plans to demolish a former data centre at Dawsons Corner and build a mix of 133 apartments and houses have been submitted ⤵️
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Major apartments and housing plan for former Lloyds Data Centre site - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Plans to demolish the former Lloyds Data Centre at Dawsons Corner and build a mix of 133 apartments and houses have been submitted to Leeds City Council. […]
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October 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Councillors have made their decision over controversial plans for a new McDonald's drive thru restaurant in Stanningley...
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Green light for Stanningley McDonald's drive thru plans - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Plans for a new drive thru McDonald’s restaurant in Stanningley have today been approved in principle by councillors. Proposals include a new restaurant building, external seating and […...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Celebrating 10 years of Leeds Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) ⭐

Last week, we held a special event for a life changing service working restoratively with families, social care and the family justice system.
October 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Public meeting hears of plans to make Abbey House Museum more child friendly - and proposals for a 'Brewseum' by Kirkstall Brewery ⤵️
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Abbey House Museum public meeting discusses future plans - West Leeds Dispatch
Words: Angela Harrison Photos: Kelvin Wakefield A public meeting heard of plans to ‘reimagine’ Abbey House Museum, embedding ‘children’s play’ at its heart. Sunday’s meeting also heard about proposals...
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October 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM