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Leeds city centre fire crews scrambled to shop - statement in full

Fire crews responded to a report of smoke at a retail premises on Albion Street in Leeds city centre

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: 'Huge opportunity' to bring defence sector jobs to South Yorkshire

There is a “massive opportunity” to attract organisations in the defence sector to South Yorkshire through the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Oliver Coppard has said.

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Breathtaking cliff walk made famous by Harry Potter just 1 hour from Leeds

A picturesque walk along a cliff nestled in the Yorkshire Dales could be the perfect place to take your family on a countryside stroll - and it's just one hour outside of Leeds

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Fire crews shut street LIVE in Leeds city centre

Albion Street has been closed off with fire crews on the scene

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Emmerdale fave opens up on continuing legendary mum's legacy

The acting fave has also reflected on being in Emmerdale

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Oliver Coppard reveals talks with Chinese investors

Oliver Coppard has been talking to Chinese investors about potential backing for the project to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

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37 stunning Slam Dunk Festival 2026 photos perfectly summing up the fun in the sun at Temple Newsam

Thousands of people headed to Temple Newsam in Leeds for Slam Dunk Festival 2026

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Slam Dunk 2026 highlights as Temple Newsam hosts huge party in the sun

Temple Newsam saw Good Charlotte headline Slam Dunk Festival 2026 in Leeds

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Dozens of new planning applications submitted across Leeds

A wide range of planning applications affecting homes, businesses, schools and city centre sites across Leeds have been submitted to Leeds City Council.

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All the Leeds mobile speed camera locations mapped this week

Right across Leeds and the surrounding areas there will be a number of speed cameras in place this week

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Gig review: Ancient Infinity Orchestra at Leeds City Varieties

The Leeds collective show off the influence of Don Cherry, Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders in an often hypnotic performance.

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Slam Dunk 2026 in pictures as emo elders and aging rockers pay homage to legendary acts

Thousands of people have enjoyed the big rock party at Temple Newsam as Slam Dunk Festival returns to Leeds

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Lindrick's Tom Osborne completes "so special" wire-to-wire win in Brabazon Trophy at Moortown

South Yorkshire’s Tom Osborne survived a nerve-jangling final round to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the Brabazon Trophy at Moortown in Leeds on Sunday.

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Slam Dunk 2026 best dressed revellers - 26 stunning pictures from Temple Newsam

You have all looked amazing on-site at Temple Newsam for Slam Dunk Festival 2026 in Leeds

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Universities on the rocks: Sheffield, Leeds and York universities are the best in the world at finding the answers

There was once a time when university degrees were coveted prizes; both an acknowledgement of someone’s toil, dedication and commitment to learning whilst also representing the recognition of a graduate’s expertise in their chosen field. They were also once a reflection of someone’s class, sta...

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19 amazing Slam Dunk Festival 2026 photos as thousands arrive at Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam is hosting the 2026 northern edition of Slam Dunk Festival

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Rats could 'take over homes' this UK heatwave if you leave 1 item in your garden

Rats are commonly found in gardens during the warmer months, and now experts warned leaving one item in your garden could be attracting them during the UK heatwave

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Leeds contestant joins Nobody's Fool cast as she vows to use musical theatre past to win

Nobody's Fool is a brand new ITV quiz show presented by Danny Dyer and Emily Atack, which has been described as 'unlike anything seen before'

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Horror attack on Call Lane in Leeds leaves man seriously injured

West Yorkshire Police statement after the Leeds city centre incident

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Leeds city centre street shut by police after man ‘attacked with glass bottle’

The man is in hospital with serious injuries 🚨