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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

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Andy Burnham plan on 'first' cut to DWP benefits bill emerges

Andy Burnham has announced his first major DWP reform

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DWP gives update as pensions change 'accelerates' under Andy Burnham

DWP data shows pension shift as adviser warns of 'inadequacy' era for Brits

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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

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UK braced for 'worst harvest on record' amid food price hike warning

An analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) issues warning

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Leeds dad takes on huge challenge for daughter's dream of first steps

Stephen Chandler is preparing for a gruelling marathon challenge to help his four-year-old reach her dream of walking

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'Strange mystery' as Leeds student bolted from taxi and was found in river hours later

Matthew's family have spoken of the 'strange mystery' surrounding his death

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Kallum Watkins sticking around at Leeds Rhinos to achieve 'something special'

LEEDS RHINOS’ veteran vice-captain Kallum Watkins will play on at the club in 2027.

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Zak Lloyd on his delight at Leeds Rhinos debut and his ambitions going forward

LEEDS RHINOS’ new kid on the block – teenage forward Zak Lloyd – has spoken about making his Super League debut, while outlining his ambitions for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.

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The missing bridge between work and jobseekers: Kieran John Fitzpatrick

Ask any business owner in Leeds, or indeed across Yorkshire, what keeps them up at night and, sooner or later, the conversation will turn to people.

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Huge Club Classics party with legendary acts coming to Leeds

It is going to be a big bank holiday weekend event

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Metro Bank signs lease for new site in Leeds

Metro Bank has recorded higher profits after focusing on specialist lending and expanding its branch network.

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Asda rolls out Auror crime reporting platform following London pilot

The Leeds-based supermarket chain Asda is rolling out Auror, a crime reporting and intelligence platform, across the retailer’s store estate following a trial in 30 London stores.

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Leeds mum tragically dies in sleep while on holiday after two decades of fighting cancer

The family started a GoFundMe to raise £5,000 for medical expenses, repatriation costs and the funeral

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Seacroft mob descends as officers called in - police statement in full

Crowds of people were seen in a Leeds neighbourhood on Monday evening

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Leeds City Square stunt as man to sit in bathtub for 60 hours

Members of the public will be encouraged to 'free him' by purchasing bars of soap

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Leeds babies funeral scandal victims praise Government's announcement on regulation

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that Labour would bring in “proper regulation of the funeral sector”, after disgraced Hull undertaker Robert Bush was jailed for 20 years.

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Leeds engineer arrived to fit broadband, ended up saving someone's life

A routine home visit turned into a lifesaving moment for Stephen Parsonage

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Leeds school left to rot for eight years finally facing the axe

Bentley Primary School in Meanwood has been vacant since 2018

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Emmerdale removed from TV schedule as fans teased with 'tragedy' set to hit village

A dramatic few weeks are coming for Emmerdale devotees