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Group seen 'fighting with machetes' in Leeds as police investigate

A large police presence was in the area

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'Dead swan' at Roundhay Park 'mysteriously vanished' before council could collect it

It's not being treated as a case of avian flu

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Leeds Bradford Airport flight forced to land in Bristol after woman becomes 'ill'

A Ryanair passenger has claimed the woman 'collapsed' while on board

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Tragedy as person dies on Kirkstall Forge railway tracks - live updates

Trains between Kirkstall and Leeds have been delayed or cancelled

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'Rot in prison' - Predator plucked schoolgirl from Leeds street before raping her four times

Omarie Adams has been jailed

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'Deeply offensive' - Swastika carved into Leeds beauty spot at heart of Jewish community

The council, police and a local councillor have condemned the 'hate crime'

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Tributes after death of Ken Cornforth who served as Principal of Leeds school for 18 years

Tributes have been paid after the death of Ken Cornforth, who served as Principal of Pudsey Grangefield School for 18 years.

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Emmerdale stars support Danny Miller at glam event for very important cause

Lots of big names were spotted at the festivities which took place in Manchester

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Huge queues as Trinity Leeds welcomes exciting new opening

There were giveaways to celebrate the new launch

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Plans submitted for 20 flats above Leeds city centre businesses

Twenty flats could be created above businesses on a busy city centre street if plans are agreed with the council.

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Otley The Whartons primary set to join multi-academy trust

A primary school is set to join a chain of academies after a transfer agreement was reached with the city council.

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Leeds curry houses named some of the UK's very best

The businesses have been honoured

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Leeds apartments owner says ‘unsaleable’ homes expose flaw in non-qualifying leaseholder rules

Rosalyne Sharp had expected her property investments to provide financial security in later life. Instead, she says a change in leaseholder rules has left her unable to sell and locked out of funds she had planned to rely on.

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Gig review: Smote + Greet at The Attic, Leeds

The Newcastle-based collective, led by Daniel Foggin, bring their elemental slow-motion heaviness to an intimate venue.

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'It all felt a bit exclusive': Leeds mums launch network for indie children's authors and illustrators

​A pair of mums from Leeds have united to create a network to support independent children's authors and illustrators. They tell Laura Reid about their experiences.

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Brad Arthur sets positive date for return of Leeds Rhinos' England international

England centre Harry Newman will make his Leeds Rhinos return in Friday’s huge game at Wigan Warriors, coach Brad Arthur has confirmed.

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Leeds prison recall for man wanted by police domestic abuse team

Luke Linley is wanted on recall to prison

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Renew has active acquisition pipeline after delivering record results

Engineering services company Renew said it delivered a record financial performance in the first half of the financial year as it secured an “active” mergers and acquisitions pipeline.

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Emmerdale's Dr Todd 'just scratching the surface with the Dingles' says Caroline Harker

Emmerdale's Dr Caitlin Todd has been causing chaos in the village and actress Caroline Harker teases things are about to get a whole lot darker

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Leeds puppy’s lucky escape after swallowing unusual household item

A curious puppy who swallowed a sewing needle made a full recovery after Leeds vets removed it without the need for surgery