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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Jan 26
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horsforthnews.bsky.social @horsforthnews.bsky.social · Oct 8
Details of We Make Footballers football camp for kids in Autumn/Spring #Horsforth #Weetwood
Football camp details in Horsforth and Westwood, contact Scott on 07766075305
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horsforthnews.bsky.social @horsforthnews.bsky.social · Oct 8
So many options to eat and drink in #Horsforth
Tremendous Tapas, Lovable Llamas & The City's Most Beautiful Bagels – Everything You Need to Do in Horsforth
When it comes to Leeds suburbs, Horsforth is a real winner. Family friendly, a slew of good pubs and proper places to eat. Find out more...
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Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 9d
🍂🕙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 [email protected] or just turn up to the walk in surgeries.
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 9d
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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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 9d
A new ADHD support group is aimed at supporting adults in West Leeds ⤵️
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New ADHD Support Group supports adults in West Leeds - West Leeds Dispatch
By Janine Griffiths A new support group for neurodiverse adults in West Leeds is now running both online and in person. The ADHD Support Group meets every Wednesday from 5pm […]
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 9d
A new ADHD support group is aimed at supporting adults in West Leeds ⤵️
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New ADHD Support Group supports adults in West Leeds - West Leeds Dispatch
By Janine Griffiths A new support group for neurodiverse adults in West Leeds is now running both online and in person. The ADHD Support Group meets every Wednesday from 5pm […]
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 9d
New exhibition finds beauty in everyday objects at @sunnybankmills.bsky.social ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/new-exhibiti...
New exhibition finds beauty in everyday objects at Sunny Bank Mills - West Leeds Dispatch
Broken//Makeshift is an exhibition that celebrates contemporary craft by finding the beauty in everyday objects at Farsley’s Sunny Bank Mills. It explores how our emotional attachment to them can surv...
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 9d
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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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 9d
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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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 9d
#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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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 14d
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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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 15d
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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Barca-Leeds @barca-leeds.bsky.social · 16d
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.
A group of people at a celebratory event with balloons and a cake featuring the FDAC logo. A speaker addresses the audience.
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 16d
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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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 16d
Leeds City Council confirm future of historic Pudsey Town Hall ⤵️
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Confirmed: Pudsey Town Hall to be sold by council - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Leeds City Council has declared Pudsey Town Hall ‘surplus to requirements’ and will progress with the sale of the historic building. As revealed by WLD in July, […]
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Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 19d
🏉 Backing Rugby League in Leeds South West & Morley

Today I met with the Leeds Rhinos Foundation at Farnley Falcons. We spoke with Sam and Dan from the Foundation, and Tom and Jonny from the Falcons, about how Rugby League can be better supported. Always a pleasure to see Jamie Jones-Buchanan too!
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Barca-Leeds @barca-leeds.bsky.social · 18d
Well done to Ella and Laura from our CYP Team who delivered their first Intro to Youth Work Course last week!

We had an amazing group of adults attend from all different settings and backgrounds who fully engaged throughout and gave amazing feedback! Go team!

#ChooseYouthWork
Two women stand smiling beside a presentation screen displaying "An Introduction to Working in Youth Work Settings (Session 1)."
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 24d
*Sponsored content*
Did you know every Specsavers store is locally owned and run by optometrists and audiologists who have a deep investment in their communities and a commitment to providing excellent care?
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How Specsavers Kirkstall is a community champion - and has a commitment to excellent care - West Leeds Dispatch
Sponsored content Did you know every Specsavers store is locally owned and run by optometrists and audiologists who have a deep investment in their communities and a commitment to providing […]
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · 24d
We are delighted to welcome on board our new partners - Specsavers Kirkstall.
The Kirkstall store is committed to its community, as well as offering top-quality care from its opticians and audiologists ⤵️
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Specsavers Kirkstall Opticians & Hearing Centre
Visit our in-store opticians and audiologists at Specsavers Kirkstall for eye health and hearing services, plus a great range of glasses and more.
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Sep 25
Farnley and Armley & New Wortley are both set to receive £20 million regeneration cash over ten years, the government has announced today ⤵️
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West Leeds communities net £40m regeneration funding - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron Communities including Armley and Farnley will be boosted by a multi-million fund over the next ten years, the government has announced today. The Armley and New Wortley […]
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Sep 16
A Pudsey construction company has welcomed its latest batch of apprentices as it continues to invest in young people to address an industry-wide skills shortage ⤵️ westleedsdispatch.com/pudsey-compa...
Pudsey company welcomes latest construction apprentices - West Leeds Dispatch
A Pudsey construction company has welcomed its latest batch of apprentices as it continues to invest in young people to address an industry-wide skills shortage. 12 successful applicants join the […]
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Sep 16
What's being planned in your part of West Leeds? Here's our weekly list ⤵️
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West Leeds planning applications: 14 September 2025 - 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 Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Sep 15
Yorkshire Water will be holding community drop in events to discuss plans for a multi-million pound wetland scheme in Pudsey ⤵️
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Pudsey: Community drop ins will discuss Yorkshire Water wetland scheme - West Leeds Dispatch
Yorkshire Water will be holding community drop in events to discuss plans for a multi-million pound wetland scheme in Pudsey. As previously reported, Yorkshire Water has proposed a major scheme […]
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Sep 15
We'll leave that one for another day!
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West Leeds Dispatch @wldispatch.bsky.social · Sep 15
Inspectors had positive things to say about the Kirkstall Road nursery and pre-school ⤵️
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Kirkstall Road nursery receives 'good' Ofsted rating - West Leeds Dispatch
By John Baron A Kirkstall Road-based nursery is ‘dedicated’ to ensuring children’s safety and well-being, an Ofsted inspector has said. Bright Horizons Leeds Day Nursery And Preschool in Burley has […...
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