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A number of firefighters have been seen in the area
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Strictly's Rachel Riley says 'I think we're done' after family decision with Pasha Kovalev
Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has been married to former Strictly Come Dancing professional Pasha Kovalev since 2019 and the couple have two children together
Driver, 71, arrested after boy, 16, hit by car in Leeds village
The teenager was rushed to hospital with serious injuries
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Amazing first look photos at Yorkshire's biggest new music festival which has just kicked off
Roundhay Festival in Leeds will be headlined by Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull
Roundhay Festival 2026 beer and drink prices in full
Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull will headline the new festival in Leeds
Dead trout in Leeds beck beauty spot sparks investigation
Concerns were raised afer a number of dead trout were spotted near a beauty spot
England v Mexico: Workers given misconduct warning over fake sick days on Monday
Workers have been warned that taking fradulent sick days could be classed as misconduct in advance of England’s early-morning World Cup clash against Mexico.
Three-bedroom Roundhay home near Roundhay Park listed for £495,000 (aff)
Extended family living, period character, a detached garage and a prime Roundhay address combine in this three-bedroom Leeds home priced at £495,000
'Ringing endorsement': DAC Beachcroft to move 230 staff to 'magnificent' new Leeds office next year
A leading law firm will move its 230 staff in Leeds into a ‘magnificent’ new £60m office building currently being built in the city, it has been announced.
Leeds nursery shut by Ofsted turns children away at 'last minute' before reopening
Busy Bees Day Nursery previously closed after a damning Ofsted inspection
Abandoned Buildings: 'There was chemistry right from the start'
The brainchild of songwriter Paul McNulty, Abandoned Buildings are a five-piece assembled from various bands in Bradford and Leeds with a shared love of shoegaze indie rock and dream pop.
How Leeds has been preparing for this week's Great Student Move Out: Andrew Parascandolo
Every year, as the academic calendar draws to a close, June 30 marks a significant moment for student communities across Leeds.
Midwife 'falsified notes and withheld information' before Leeds baby's death, mum tells misconduct hearing
Fiona Winser-Ramm was giving evidence at the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness to practice hearing into the conduct of two midwives - Ruksana Bibi and Yasmin Karolia - ahead of Aliona’s death.
Boy, three, hit by car in Leeds and rushed to hospital with serious injuries
Police have issued a statement
Green Book changes expected to boost Northern Powerhouse Rail funding
Northern leaders have long argued the Treasury calculations have to be reformed, saying they currently favour investment in wealthier areas, such as London, as they focus on short-term gains.
Easy decision sees Matt Bissonnette stick around as Leeds Knights' guiding light
IN any sport, contract negotiations can sometimes be long, drawn out affairs - one or both sides digging their heels in trying to get what they believe to be the best deal for themselves.
Council bosses say major transport scheme with rail boost will “balance benefits to communities with cost to the public purse”
Bradford Council bosses say a major transport scheme that will include a rail boost for Bradford will “balance benefits to communities with cost to the public purse.”
Leeds International Piano Competition: Sir Stephen Hough revealed as new artistic director as applications open with major changes for 2027
The future is bright for classical music in the North, one of the world's leading pianists and composers has said, with Yorkshire a "global" platform for a new generation of incoming talent.
Harehills Road 'police incident' LIVE updates as major Leeds road shut
The police are on the scene at Harehills Road
Man suffers serious assault in Harehills as major Leeds road shut - police statement in full
A man was rushed to hospital following the assault in Leeds