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Gildersome woman named new Dewsbury Soroptimist president

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:24 GMT

A Gildersome woman is the new president of Soroptimist International of Dewsbury.

LETTERS: A grave experience

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:58:20 GMT

Whilst visiting the North of England we decided to visit old family graves in the graveyard at St. Mary in the Wood Church.

LETTERS: We’re not going to be loving it!

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:58:19 GMT

Matthew Gillings writes that he does not understand the arguments against the White Bear at Tingley being converted to a McDonalds.

LETTERS: Tidying – as nobody else will do it

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:58:15 GMT

A few weeks the Observer and Advertiser kindly published a letter from me regarding the problem of litter in the Morley area.

Letter: There’s litter and there’s litter...

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:11 GMT

I note that through your letters column Gillian Tate is calling for volunteers for the Morley Litter Group and on the television that Leeds City Council is to employ a security company to begin issuing fixed penalty notices for litter offences and failure to ‘pick up’ after a dog.

LETTERS: McDonald’s application is not sustainable

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:28:27 GMT

In response to Mathew Gillings letter regarding the McDonald’s application and the need to get back to basics (Postbag, May 1) it would be of advantage to examine some of those basics.

LETTERS: McDonald’s, we’re not loving you

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:10:03 GMT

Love them or hate them, it is clear most residents in the Tingley area do not want McDonalds.

LETTERS: This is wrong site for McDonald’s

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:47:36 GMT

I’m writing in response to the letter published in last week’s paper relating to the proposed McDonalds restaurant at Tingley.

Discover the treasures of Gildersome Baptist Church this weekend

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:31:38 GMT

Gildersome Baptist Church will be one of 30 places of worship in the city celebrating the 8th festival of Treasures Revealed this week.

Asda stores raise £3,000 for Leeds General Infirmary

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:45:24 GMT

The generosity of a supermarket and its customers has raised a total of £3,000 for the children’s unit at Leeds General Infirmary.

Morley prepares for ‘clash of the brass Titans’

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:29:48 GMT

Make a note for your diary for some brass band music this summer.

Tributes paid to Gildersome cricket stalwart at funeral

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:42:39 GMT

Mourners packed St Peter’s Church in Gildersome to pay tribute to dedicated cricket supporter Stuart Hodgson.

POLITICALLY SPEAKING WITH ED BALLS: We must bang the drum for local business

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:31:25 GMT

Morley has a fantastic and thriving Chamber of Commerce. Over the last few years, I have met with local members regularly to make sure I’m doing everything I can to support local firms.

Morley church invites town to anniversary celebrations

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:07:25 GMT

Everyone is being invited along to a cafe style tea and concert to help celebrate a Morley church turning 50 years old.

First Leeds Minster service a big success for Morley

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:19:36 GMT

People flocked to Leeds Minster last week for the first ever St George’s Day service held by the Leeds branch of the Royal Society of St George.

LETTERS: Stop Tingley MacDonald’s? No, let’s not!

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:15:49 GMT

As plans for the construction of a new McDonald’s at Tingley roundabout continue to be met with fierce opposition by some members of the local community, perhaps we need to stop looking for excuses and go back to basics.

Cats Protection offers purrfect talks to Morley schools

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:07:25 GMT

The Cats Protection’s education team is offering free talks to schools, colleges and other interested organisations in early May to coincide with National Pet Month.

Mayor of Morley scales the heights for St George

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:56:16 GMT

South Leeds and Morley Scouts brought a taste of adventure to the town for the St George’s Day celebrations with their climbing tower.

LETTERS: Well done to two very caring girls

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:51:07 GMT

I congratulate Emily and Isabelle for their efforts which in a very personal way helps children suffering cancer.