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Man charged with murder of Leeds woman Tracy Davenport 'dies in prison custody'

Colin Mann was taken to Armley Prison only a week ago

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Commonwealth Games: Leeds' Katy Marchant proud at ability to remain competitive

KATY MARCHANT is refusing to be disappointed after missing out on a medal in the individual sprint at the Commonwealth Games.

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Leeds maternity scandal: Andy Burnham pledges to meet families saying 'we won't let what happened be forgotten'

More than 50 Leeds families have now instructed legal firm Irwin Mitchell to represent them in claims of failures in maternity care, however lawyers say this could be the “tip of the iceberg”.

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Meet the finalists: Community heroes honoured at HelloHope awards

Business leaders who are working to improve mental health across the North of England will be celebrated at a major awards ceremony later this year.

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Rachel Riley says she and Pasha have 'work to do' after child's surprising comment

Countdown star Rachel Riley has been trying to teach her children the value of money and was left stunned when her daughter said she thought credit cards were free money

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'Generic and impersonal email told me my rapist could be set free - our trauma doesn't matter'

'We are living in fear every day that our voices aren't heard, our justice isn't served and our trauma doesn't matter."

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Micklefield Park: Rawdon historic villa could become flats

A historic west Leeds villa could be converted into flats if plans can be agreed with the city council.

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Leeds Rhinos v Toulouse Olympique: Brad Arthur warns there can be no repeat of 'burning' defeat

Brad Arthur admits the recent defeat at Castleford Tigers is still "burning" in the back of his head as Leeds Rhinos prepare for another potential banana skin.

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Leeds United fan dies two weeks after being hit by car in city centre

Tributes have been paid to an “avid” Leeds United fan who died in hospital two weeks after being hit by a car in the city centre.

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Long-awaited Todmorden rail station lifts work set to start in November

Work on long-awaited – and much-delayed – lifts for Todmorden Rail Station is set to start in November.

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Farsley: Plans for 120 homes on former bank site set to be approved

A plan to build 120 homes on a former banking site in Leeds is set to be approved by the council.

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Leeds police officer rushed to hospital after dog attack

A man fled the scene

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'Much-loved' grandad dies after being struck by taxi outside Leeds hotel

Avid Leeds fan Graham Jordan was described as a much-loved husband, father and grandfather

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Leeds cafe granted alcohol licence despite local objections

A licensing hearing was told four letters of objection raised concerns over possible noise and traffic congestion

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Arrests across Leeds as police work to track down wanted people

Operation Amberside has taken place across the city

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Leeds boy's adorable act of kindness after street encounter 'broke his heart'

Seven year old James decided to spend his summer helping others instead.

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BBC seeking Yorkshire families to take part in new series of beloved show

The BBC has opened casting for the new series of The Travelling Auctioneers, which will see auctioneers and restorers help Yorkshire families.

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Family's heartache after woman's 'unspeakable' death as man charged with murder

Tracy Davenport was found dead in a flat in Cottingley Towers

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Scumbag Leeds flatmate stomped on vulnerable man before leaving body by bins

Scott Silkstone brutally murdered Dwayne Tuohey

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Proper cricket - and a proper innings from Will Luxton leads Yorkshire home

SOMEWHERE between “Clicky Ponting” and SunLoungers Leeds - or whatever they're known as - the game of cricket is not what it was.