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Morley entrepreneur Francesca MacDuff-Varley runs Apprentice farm shop

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:09:10 GMT

A glamorous Morley businesswoman was tasked with the challenge of running a farm shop, winning her a place in the next round of The Apprentice.

Gildersome event to help dementia sufferers

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:57:25 GMT

An event is being held on Saturday to help people have a better understanding of dementia.

Anger over collections as bins go unemptied

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:24:00 GMT

A disabled man has become desperate for Leeds City Council to collect his rubbish after they have failed to empty his bins.

Ofsted praise as Bruntcliffe School bounces back

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:05 GMT

Just four months after being rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted, a determined Bruntcliffe School has impressed inspectors with the progress it is making.

Warning after iPhone fraudsters take £1,000 from councillor

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:53:09 GMT

A Morley councillor who was conned out of £1,000 is warning others to be on their guard against email scammers.

Political parties united over Morley Heroes Welcome scheme

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:13:23 GMT

Town councillors are backing renewed efforts to get Morley and Leeds City Council to sign up to a national armed forces scheme.

Northern Rail workers vote for strike action

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:25 GMT

Trains are set to grind to a halt after railway workers voted to go on strike.

Views sought on Leeds novelty trike taxi application

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:04 GMT

Members of the public and taxi trade are being invited to share their views on an application for a novelty motorised tricycle to become licensed for private hire in Leeds.

M62 managed motorway goes live

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:08 GMT

The first section of managed motorway in the North of England has gone live today on part of the M62 between Gildersome and Tingley.

Police seek man in connection with Batley burglary

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:54:57 GMT

Detectives are looking for a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary.

UPDATE: M62 motorway reopens after smash

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:29 GMT

The M62 motorway has re-opened following a serious smash between a lorry and a tanker.

M62 motorway closed after serious smash

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:54:08 GMT

A lorry, a tanker and a car have all been involved in accident on the M62.

Video: Morley Apprentice candidate Francesca MacDuff-Varley has got print style!

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:28 GMT

Friends and fans of Morley’s Apprentice candidate are wearing animal print to show their support.

Teacher shares tales of life in African school during visit to Morley

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:31 GMT

Queenswood School opened up its classrooms to a very special visitor who had travelled all the way from Ghana.

New car park plan for White Rose Shopping Centre welcomed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:54 GMT

Plans for the creation of a new car park at the White Rose Shopping Centre have received overwhelming public support, according to its owner.

Campaign secures 20mph limit for Morley street

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:04 GMT

Residents have tirelessly campaigned for a 20 mph speed limit for Glen Road in Morley.

Don’t fall victim to wet fish scammers

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:53 GMT

West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service is issuing a warning to people who may fall victim to certain unscrupulous traders selling ‘fresh fish’ door-to-door.

Food fanatics team up for veggie venture

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:21 GMT

Some diners might scoff at the idea of a tasty dish without any meat but one Drighlington eatery is determined to get us all turning veggie – if only for a week.

Morley Scout leader and Guide leader set to wed

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:57 GMT

A joke shared at an international summer camp blossomed into romance for a Scout leader and Guide leader.

Dedicated traffic court to be set up in West Yorkshire

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:36:42 GMT

A dedicated court will be set up in West Yorkshire to deal with low-level road traffic offences.