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Independent community-run news website for West Leeds. Always on the look out for volunteers and contributors. @ICNNUK member. RTs for info - not an endorsement

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West Leeds Dispatch@WLDispatch
12 Nov 2024
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FINAL CALL! Last few spaces for our latest free community reporters' course, starting at Bramley Baths on Tuesday ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/community…

Community reporters at Bramley Baths

Help tell the story of community led Bramley Baths (and the wider community) with our FREE community reporters' course

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BARCA-Leeds@BARCALeeds
Jun 8
You might recognise some faces in the 'Community Selfie' video - including staff and young people from the VIP (Voice and Influence) group at Barca-Leeds! Read the full story and watch the performance here 👉westleedsdispatch.com/watch-… #CommunitySelfie #BramleyCommunityArtsFestival
Check out some familiar Barca-Leeds faces in the Bramley 'Community Selfie' poem recital! Image of a YouTube still from the 'Community Selfie' video featuring Barca-Leeds staff standing together with their lanyards on and reciting a line from the poem 'Here's the link to watch the full video: ere’s the link to watch the full video: https://westleedsdispatch.com/watch-bramley-celebrates-with-community-selfie-video/' Purple background and purple text boxes with white writing

ALT Check out some familiar Barca-Leeds faces in the Bramley 'Community Selfie' poem recital! Image of a YouTube still from the 'Community Selfie' video featuring Barca-Leeds staff standing together with their lanyards on and reciting a line from the poem 'Here's the link to watch the full video: ere’s the link to watch the full video: https://westleedsdispatch.com/watch-bramley-celebrates-with-community-selfie-video/' Purple background and purple text boxes with white writing
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What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here are the latest applications, submitted and decided ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-l…

West Leeds planning applications: 8 June 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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Check out a one-of-a-kind exhibition of paper bag portraits by Armley musician, poet and artist Mik Artistik ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/bag-a-…

'Bag' a ticket for Mik Artistik Exhibition event at Armley Library - West Leeds Dispatch

By Helen Fay Armley Community Hub and Library is set to host a one-of-a-kind exhibition of paper bag portraits by Armley musician, poet and artist Mik Artistik.  The exhibition, bringing […]

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A new creative writing group is putting pen to paper in Armley ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/write-…

Write Club: New creative writing group puts pen to paper in Armley - West Leeds Dispatch

By Helen Fay A new creative writing group will start in Armley next Monday.  Write Club, run by professional poet and playwright Chris Singleton, in association with BARCA and Being […]

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People are still waiting for a resolution to the Newlay Weir saga, five years on... westleedsdispatch.com/no-mov…

No movement on historic Newlay Weir future - West Leeds Dispatch

By John Baron The future of historic Newlay Weir is still unclear – five years after it was partially destroyed during a storm. As previously reported by WLD, 17th century Newlay Weir […]

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Tom Forth@thomasforth
Jun 7
Good couple of buildings these.
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Would you like to become a community reporter with WLD and help tell the story of where you live? We're teaming up with @bramleybaths for our next free beginners' course, where - over 5 sessions - you can report on the historic Baths too ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/community… #morethanapool

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Leeds Council News@LeedsCC_News
Jun 7
We have four live-streamed council meetings taking place next week ⤵️ To find out more and get links to the live streams, visit: orlo.uk/9gWDU
Upcoming live-streamed council meetings schedule from Leeds City Council, featuring an owl graphic: Strategic Planning Panel, Monday 8 June, 2pm at Civic Hall Scrutiny Board (Adults, Health & Active Lifestyles), Tuesday 9 June, 1:30pm at Civic Hall Scrutiny Board (Children and Families), Wednesday 10 June, 1:30pm at Civic Hall Plans Panel (West), Thursday 11 June, 1:30pm at Civic Hall

ALT Upcoming live-streamed council meetings schedule from Leeds City Council, featuring an owl graphic: Strategic Planning Panel, Monday 8 June, 2pm at Civic Hall Scrutiny Board (Adults, Health & Active Lifestyles), Tuesday 9 June, 1:30pm at Civic Hall Scrutiny Board (Children and Families), Wednesday 10 June, 1:30pm at Civic Hall Plans Panel (West), Thursday 11 June, 1:30pm at Civic Hall

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"Pudsey folk clearly have some great ideas for their market place, and there's a love and passion for it that still burns..." westleedsdispatch.com/commen…

Comment: So what should we do with Pudsey Market? - West Leeds Dispatch

Comment by WLD editor John Baron Back in 2017, WLD ran an article under the headline How do you solve a problem like Pudsey Market? Our reporter spoke to traders […]

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FC Farsley@FCFarsley
May 29
FC Farsley JPL is officially launched 💙💛 ⚽ U14s | U15s | U16s 🎓 Football & education pathway 🏆 Competitive weekly football 📈 UEFA qualified coaches Trials now open — scan the QR code to register your place. #FCFarsley #JPL #YouthFootball
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“We report it to Yorkshire Water and the council but we seem not to be a priority..." westleedsdispatch.com/sewage…

Sewage causes havoc at Horsforth bowling club - West Leeds Dispatch

By Jill Stocks A recurring sewage issue at Horsforth Hall Park Bowling Club is once again leading to the cancellation or rearrangement of several league fixtures and leading to the […]

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Former Leeds West MP Michael Meadowcroft, has died at the age of 84 after a short illness... westleedsdispatch.com/death-…

Former Leeds West MP Michael Meadowcroft dies, aged 84 - West Leeds Dispatch

Former Liberal MP for Leeds West, alderman, journalist and political affairs consultant, Michael Meadowcroft, has died at the age of 84 after a short illness, his family have announced. Born […]

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Farmers Market@Horsforthmarket
Jun 1
Just a quick update to let you know that there are changes to the line up for this Saturday’s farmers’ market.Knotfield Vines and Horsforth Town of Sanctuary are unable to be with us, their places will be taken by Mallowdramatic and West Yorkshire Police (with a bike workshop).
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Community hubs and leisure centres in West Leeds are opening their doors as free, welcoming spaces to help people escape the summer sun ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-l…

West Leeds venues become 'cool spaces' to escape hot weather - West Leeds Dispatch

Community hubs and leisure centres in West Leeds are opening their doors as free, welcoming spaces to help people escape the summer sun.  Some of Leeds City Council’s Welcome Spaces […]

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What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here are the latest plans, submitted and decided ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/west-l…

West Leeds planning applications: 31 May 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@FCFarsley
Jun 1
PLAYER RECRUITMENT FC Farsley is launching an Open Age Men's First Team for the 2026/27 season and we're looking for ambitious players to join us. Trials: Sat 20 June - Leeds Beckett University Scan the QR code to register. 💙 Be part of the journey. 💛 @FCFarsleySports
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Armley Helping Hands@ArmleyHH
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Rob Potts@RJP_Writes
May 31
Great coverage of my new book in @WLDispatch 🗞️ westleedsdispatch.com/calver…

Calverley author scores literary success - West Leeds Dispatch

A Calverley-based author is preparing for the release of his first football book after scoring a deal with one of the UK’s most prestigious independent publishers. A Football Odyssey – […]

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David Stockdale@stockogk1313
May 31
Sign up here😁 Can’t wait to get started.
FC Farsley@FCFarsley
May 29
FC Farsley JPL is officially launched 💙💛 ⚽ U14s | U15s | U16s 🎓 Football & education pathway 🏆 Competitive weekly football 📈 UEFA qualified coaches Trials now open — scan the QR code to register your place. #FCFarsley #JPL #YouthFootball
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