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Historic Cookridge Hospital in Leeds reborn as vibrant new community
A 20-year project to redevelop a historic hospital site into new homes and a specialist school has completed.
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Tinsel Town: Rebel Wilson says she and Kiefer Sutherland have become ‘obsessed’ with Greggs after shooting Christmas film in Yorkshire
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has said she and Canadian movie star Kiefer Sutherland became “obsessed” with Greggs while shooting a Christmas film in Yorkshire.
Leeds White Rose Shopping Centre lorry crash - fire service statement
The crash between a lorry and a car near White Rose Shopping Centre blocked traffic for several hours
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West Yorkshire bullets-for-sale gang behind bars after massive haul of 300,000 rounds
Eight men have been jailed after a major police crackdown on a criminal gang found to have stolen more than 300,000 rounds of ammunition - a hoard they intended to hide and peddle across West Yorkshire.
Sunderland fan who made monkey gestures at Leeds United stars banned and fined
A Sunderland fan racially abused Leeds United players at Elland Road in February
Leeds city centre rape investigation latest as search continues - police update
The reported rape happened in Call Lane in Leeds city centre
Super League fixtures: Assessing each Yorkshire club's start to 2026
Super League clubs can now begin planning for 2026 in earnest following Thursday's fixture announcement.
Mirfield station: Passengers urged to plan ahead as Yorkshire station set to close over Christmas period
Due to a major upgrade Mirfield station is set to close over the Christmas period and passengers are urged to plan ahead.
Emmerdale fans predict villain's death after spotting Coronation Street crossover 'clue'
Eagle-eyed fans spotted a clue in tonight's show
Pudsey: Residents react to Chancellor's 'taxing' Budget in her own Leeds constituency
In the market town of Pudsey, at the heart of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' own Leeds constituency, there is a sense that these Budget changes might be quite hard to bear.
Pair found with drugs stash '500 times stronger than heroin'
The pair were found with more than £19,000 in drugs at their Leeds home
Leeds summit to explore how to create truly inclusive workplaces: Jodie Hill
Tomorrow the Thrive Law Summit 2025 will take place in Leeds and convene senior business leaders, HR directors and legal professionals to grapple with one of the most pressing imperatives of our age: creating truly accessible, inclusive workplaces.
White Rose Shopping Centre LIVE crash updates as major Leeds road shut with delays
The crash has affected a key route to Leeds' White Rose Shopping Centre
Iconic Emmerdale filming location sold as superfan buys piece of TV history
It has featured in ITV's Emmerdale many, many times down-the-years
Pool-in-Wharfdale: Yorkshire villagers to get more control over planning decisions
Villagers will have a say on future building projects after voting overwhelmingly in favour of a localised planning policy.
The Victoria & Commercial: Reopening date and 100 free pints offer confirmed for historic Leeds pub
Historic Leeds pub The Victoria & Commercial is to reopen under new ownership next week after closing five years ago at the start of Covid.
Budget 2025 RECAP: How will Rachel Reeves' autumn spending plan affect you
The Chancellor has set out her economic plans which aim to create a 'fairer' Britain
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Man and woman jailed after drug up to 500 times stronger than heroin found in Yorkshire home
Two people have been jailed after police found a drug which is up to 500 times stronger than heroin was found at a home in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire-born Wycliffe star Jack Shepherd dies aged 85
Wycliffe star Jack Shepherd has died at the age of 85.
Emmerdale fans predict major twist as they blast 'stupid' Aaron Dingle
Aaron had been following Kev around the village