Bramley articles

  • 23 of the best photos take you back to Bramley in 2003

    2003 proved a year that the local community had plenty to shout about. The Wyther Twilight Twirlers were celebrating a double win at the majorette British Championships while a model and TV star made a surprise appearance at a summer fete. Elsewhere Prime Minister Tony Blair popped in to launch a ‘big conversation’ over issues such as anti-social behaviour which were high on the ‘to do’ list of local people. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrating a year in the life of...
  • 16 brilliant photos take you back to Bramley in the 1970s

    The 1970s saw Bramley Carnival make a welcome return much to the delight of local residents. It had been a regular event in the early part of the 20th century but the 1976 celebration was the first for many years. This gallery showcases photos from the carnival parade as well as shops, pubs, landmarks and stories making the news headlines during the decade. The images are a mix from the YEP archive, West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis,...
  • Fairfield Terrace Bramley: Police launch investigation after Mercedes damaged on Leeds street

    It happened in Fairfield Terrace, Bramley, at about 1.40am today (Friday April 26). West Yorkshire Police received a report that damage had been caused to a Mercedes car parked on the street. Police officers and firefighters were sent out to the scene and fire damage was found on one side of the vehicle. Sign up for our free newsletters today A police spokesperson said: “From initial enquiries, it is understood that shortly after 1.15am a suspect on a bike has approached and then been seen to...