West Leeds Dispatch

Airport chief backs ‘once in generation’ parkway station proposal

Airport bosses have said they ‘unequiviocably support’ proposed railway station at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). A report ...
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Young West Leeds author and community champion honoured at Palace of Westminster

By Helen Garrand & Shivarna Mitra  A remarkable young student from Swinnow has been recognised for his outstanding ...
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Christ Church celebrates roof restoration after five years of community effort and £200,000 raised

Nelson Rodríguez A combination of fundraising events, sporting challenges, grants and local support has made it possible to ...
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Who ya gonna call? Photos capture spooky goings on at Armley and Bramley parkruns

Simon Cullingworth, Stephen Holt, Jean Hollings and Duncan Armitage The atmosphere was perfect for volunteers and parkrun ...
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Wortley Rec: Former park keeper’s lodge set for auction

By John Baron The historic former park keeper’s cottage in Wortley Rec is up for auction next week with a guide price of £130 ...
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Bramley’s bus depot bought by West Yorkshire Combined Authority

West Yorkshire Combined Authority has agreed a deal to purchase five major depots from FirstGroup as part of preparations for the region’s publicly owned bus network. The deal includes First’s bus ...
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Kirkstall Morrisons set to close for 10 days

Kirkstall Morrisons is set to close later this month to allow for refurbishment work to be carried out. The store will close from 15 November 2026 and reopen on 26 November. The petrol station and ...