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Popular Leeds venue offers look at major makeover and teases 2027 plans
Work is ongoing ahead of reopening
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Leeds man jailed after sexually abusing girl on Boxing Day
Anthony Higo has now been jailed for 21 months
Major Leeds business makes big appointment welcoming specialist
The new addition comes with a wealth of experience
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Leeds council mocked for 'Britain's most charmless bench' that faces a car park
The wooden seat — just a two-minute walk from Leeds Train Station — offers an uninspiring view of the nearby brick car park
Harworth shares rocket 20 per cent after £583m bid from Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel
Shares in Rotherham-headquartered property regeneration specialist Harworth Group have risen by around 20 per cent following news of a £583m bid for the company by real estate giant and Doncaster Sheffield Airport landowner Peel.
Leeds ultrasound clinic ordered to make immediate improvements after damning CQC inspection
A Leeds ultrasound clinic was told to make immediate improvements after the CQC inspection downgraded its rating to inadequate.
‘Now every woman in Yorkshire can find coaching and clothing to change her future’: Rebranded Smart Works Yorkshire expands across region
Smart Works Yorkshire is the new name for the women’s employment charity formerly known as Smart Works Leeds, marking its expansion into a larger centre and reflecting its growing reach across the region.
Leeds dad dies on French fishing trip with eight-year-old son
Keiren Bell, 35, of Leeds, West Yorks, was on a last-minute getaway with his eight-year-old son, also called Keiren
Peel Group: Doncaster Sheffield Airport landowner makes £583m offer for Harworth Group
Peel Group, the real estate investor, has made an offer to buy Harworth Group, the Yorkshire-based regeneration, strategic land and development business, in a proposed deal which values the company’s share capital at around £582.88 million.
Action taken on Leeds doughnut hotspot after complaints of 'anti-social driving'
The leafy junction has had a 'long-standing issue with anti-social driving'
Leeds industrial park fire LIVE as pallets up in flames
The site has been ablaze with fire and smoke
US rock giants Weezer to play Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on world tour – here's how to get tickets
The US rock giants behind Buddy Holly, Hash Pipe, Island in the Sun and Beverly Hills are taking The Gathering around the world – including a major Leeds arena show.
Leeds Ironman road closures in full as hardcore triathlon comes to the city
The roads will be severely affecteted - all the road closures and access points
Irwin Mitchell: Law firm with 1,200 staff in Yorkshire delivers revenue growth
The law firm Irwin Mitchell has revealed it achieved revenue growth during a year of “strategic investment”.
Harworth reveals 'advanced negotiations' for new data centre in wake of £106m Microsoft Leeds deal
Yorkshire-based regeneration specialist Harworth is in ‘advanced negotiations’ for the creation of a second data centre on its land following a £106m deal with Microsoft for a site in Leeds.
Andy Burnham plan on 'first' cut to DWP benefits bill emerges
Andy Burnham has announced his first major DWP reform
New vote on rejoining EU would be democracy in action: Yorkshire Post Letters
Peter Packham, Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
DWP gives update as pensions change 'accelerates' under Andy Burnham
DWP data shows pension shift as adviser warns of 'inadequacy' era for Brits
John Healey £268,275 tax-free pension rule update ahead of Autumn Budget
Pension experts are urging the new Chancellor to rule out any pension tax changes
UK braced for 'worst harvest on record' amid food price hike warning
An analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) issues warning