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What’s on summer 2026: Harewood, Leeds has a showstopping summer of activities & events for families
Lights, camera, action! This summer, Harewood takes centre stage with a season dedicated to performance. Whether indoors or outdoors, there’s plenty of family fun, creativity and adventure waiting at Harewood.
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Leeds tech consultancy Fluid completes management buyout
The Leeds based IT consultancy, Fluid, has completed a management buyout to support its growth.
SAVE 40%: Celebrate Leeds 400th ‘birthday’ at award-winning sister restaurants Tharavadu and Uyare
A right royal curry night with a royally generous offer is set to spice up celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of Leeds receiving its Royal Charter.
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Mystery woman sought after warning family of Leeds woods flasher
The man reportedly exposed himself in woodland
'Use water wisely' warns Yorkshire Water as heatwave hits
People in Yorkshire have been asked to "use water wisely" as temperatures top 30C once more and in the wake of last year's hosepipe ban.
Gig review: Sammy Hagar at O2 Apollo Manchester
Thirty-plus years after he last mounted a tour on British shores, the ex-Van Halen frontman proves more than worth the wait with half-a-century’s worth of gold-plated hard rock.
Woman banned from entire Leeds town centre after string of thefts
Amelia Ross, 29, has been banned after convictions
'Dangerous' child rapist who went on the run to Ireland jailed for 24 years
A child rapist who went on the run for more than a month has been jailed for 24 years after being arrested in Ireland.
Police thank community after attempted robbery in Leeds town centre
Police took swift action
Leeds dad charged with murder of one-month old baby boy
The 29-year-old has been charged with murdering his own son
Leeds man charged with 2020 murder of his one-month-old baby
A man has been charged with the murder of a one-month-old baby who died in hospital after being admitted from a Leeds address in 2020.
St John’s Church, Leeds: Repairs to historic city centre church agreed with council
Leeds city centre’s oldest church is set to be preserved after repair plans were agreed with the council.
Leeds Festival boss opens up on major 2026 changes and praises 'incredible' headliners
Leeds Festival 2026 will be running between Thursday, August 27 until Sunday, August 30 at Bramham Park
Popular Leeds city centre restaurant unveils amazing £1.2m expansion
We have paid a visit to see the completion of the work
Leeds Knights, Hull Seahawks and Sheffield Steeldogs - Who, where and when in NIHL National 2026-27 season
LEEDS KNIGHTS will get an early indication of Hull Seahawks’ thirst for revenge over last season’s NIHL National play-off final loss when the two teams clash on the opening night of the 2026-27 campaign.
Gig review: Kings of Leon at First Direct Bank Arena
Two years after their last West Yorkshire show amid football fever and 10 Downing Street reshuffles, the Tennessee rockers bring a matured variety to their catalogue on stage.
Pudsey predator raped four young girls before ducking court and hiding in Ireland for 33 days
Pudsey rapist Spence fled after being found guilty
'It's probably Leeds' to lose': Hull KR boss Willie Peters makes admission on League Leaders' Shield defence
Willie Peters believes the League Leaders' Shield is now Leeds Rhinos' to lose after Brad Arthur's side opened up a four-point lead at the top of Super League.
Teen e-bike rider seriously injured in crash with car as police hunt witnesses
The 18-year-old boy suffered serious head injuries
Blue star Simon Webbe launches new platform for music fans to connect with artists
Boyband star Simon Webbe has launched Backstage, a new music platform designed to help artists build deeper relationships with their most loyal fans, while also creating a sustainable new source of income beyond streaming.