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A stone church building with a clock tower, surrounded by a graveyard. The church has a traditional Gothic design with arched windows. Autumn leaves cover the ground, and the scene appears overcast, creating a serene and slightly somber atmosphere.

West Yorkshire church added to heritage protection register

The church needs funding to repair its damaged tower.

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A small town street with parked cars lining both sides. On the left are shops including a Costa Coffee and a Halifax bank ATM where a person is using the machine. On the right are more shops such as Betfred and a convenience store. The sky is overcast, and a few pedestrians are walking along the pavements. The street is one-way, indicated by blue arrow signs, and the buildings have a mix of stone and brick façades.

Horsforth ranked as happiest place in Leeds

The town sits just five miles from Leeds centre.

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A weathered "For Sale" sign from Leeds City Council is attached to a stone wall, partially peeling away at the corner. The sign advertises a residential development opportunity for Bramham House & Grounds. It includes a website (www.leeds.gov.uk/prop ...) and contact number (0113 247 7807) for City Development at The Leonardo Building, 2 Rossington Street. There is overgrown foliage and metal fencing above the wall, with a wooded area in the background.

‘It’s well overdue’- Leeds residents react to redevelopment plans

The plans will see 47 new homes built if approved.

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A street view of a stone building with a café on the ground floor named 'Silver's'. The café has a white façade with large arched windows and red chairs set up outside. Above the café is a bright red and yellow sign listing menu items like coffee, sandwiches, and breakfast. The building has multiple windows and a sloped roof, and there's a green waste bin and orange crates on the pavement. The sky is clear and blue.

Leeds sandwich shop wins national restaurant award

The restaurant in Bramley took home £100,000 in prize money.

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Street view of a colourful building with geometric mural art on its corrugated metal exterior. The mural features abstract shapes in red, blue, yellow, and peach tones. Attached to the building is a red-brick structure with tall industrial-style windows. Two signs are visible: one reads “CITY BLOC Indoor Climbing Wall” above a door, and the other above it reads “LS-TEN Education” with a mountain logo. The sky is clear and blue with scattered clouds.

Leeds climbing centre raising funds after burglary

The indoor climbing wall is at a huge shortfall after a burglary last month.

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A mural on a brick wall titled “Leeds Caribbean Cricket Club,” depicting a historic black-and-white photo of a cricket team composed of Black Caribbean men. The background is vibrant with a sunset, palm trees, and Caribbean huts.

Leeds celebrates sporting icons with murals

Five murals have been unveiled in and around Leeds recently.

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lets love over community text wall

Community Development – How Leeds is changing

With a large population of students in Hyde Park and Headingley, a limited amount of green space in areas, library usage dropping, a high percentage

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PureGym in Leeds.

Leeds has higher percentage of private sport facilities than most northern areas

Over 20% of sports facilities are private in Leeds, higher than the likes of Sheffield and Manchester.

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man dribbling ball on court

Leeds has high percentage of private sporting facilities, data finds

Over 20% of sporting facilities are private in Leeds.

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Leeds businesses suffer after government crackdown on vapes

New legislation will see disposable vapes banned from 1 June 2025.

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Crossgates home offers free light display

Hodgson Family Lights has over 30,000 Halloween lights at their house.

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161 Kirkstall Lane, a student house in Leeds.

Student landlords fight back against government bill

The current Renters' Rights Bill is set to ban fixed-term tenancy agreements, which both students and landlords rely on.

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Leeds prepares for annual Light Night

Leeds Light Night is a free event that kicks off next Thursday, 24 October.

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