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Hunt for Hunslet necklace grabber as police probe launched
A man made off with the woman's necklace while snatching it from behind as she sat on a bench
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Frustration as less than 10% Leeds school care plans delivered on time
Just 7.4 per cent of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) were issued within the 20-week statutory deadline in Leeds, as demand for SEND support rises
Leeds murder investigation after woman found dead and man fights for life
Man held on suspicion of murder
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'I feel like an empty shell after what he did to me' says brave mum of 3
Mum left injured after headbutting attack in front of children
Dozens arrested as Leeds police swoop on domestic and child abuse suspects
Victims have been encouraged to come forward
Hull KR v York Knights: Willie Peters talks up crucial period for Super League champions
Willie Peters believes the next three weeks will provide a clearer indication of Hull KR's title prospects.
Exciting new opening launches in the heart of Leeds city centre
Many will be delighted to see it open
Blacks Solicitors delivers record financial year alongside new brand
The Yorkshire-based law firm Blacks has delivered record turnover over its last financial year and launched a new brand identity to support its growth.
Giant chess set locked away in 'unfair over reaction' after workers attacked
Many people depend on the giant chess set which has been a city staple since 1981
Alistair Brownlee to lead Team GB's rising stars at Youth Olympics in Dakar
Yorkshire Olympic great Alistair Brownlee OBE is expanding his portfolio of roles post athletics career by taking on a big new role for Team GB.
Drivers feel 'short-changed' over taxes as potholes remain, AA warns
Tackling potholes must not be a “periphery issue” a motoring leader has warned, after reports this year of a 10-fold increase in parts of Yorkshire.
Leeds 10K 2026 road closures: Where will roads be closed in the Yorkshire city, when will they be closed and for how long?
Ahead of the Leeds 10K 2026 race, various road closures will be enforced in the city as well as roads with restricted access to ensure the safety of the people participating in this year’s charity run.
Leeds Festival 2026 adds major solo star to Bramham Park line up
Some of the biggest names in music will be appearing at Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2026
Huge music star announced for major new Leeds music festival happening this summer
Some of the biggest names in music will be appearing at the event this summer
Protesters with 'stop the boats' banners march through Leeds Trinity Shopping Centre
'Patriot' activists were seen carrying banners and flags
New organisation launches to help West Yorkshire tech firms ‘flourish’
A major new organisation designed to strengthen West Yorkshire’s technology sector is being launched with backing from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
New Sugden Serena arrives in Emmerdale amid Charity Dingle assault drama
Emmerdale has confirmed that Serena Sugden will be played by Wicked star
Neuroinclusive recruitment starts long before the job advert: Paula Louise Dixon
The Department for Work and Pensions recently published its interim report on young people and work. Nearly a million people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training. One in eight – and rising.
'Special' new Leeds festival bringing some of music's biggest names to the city aims to be a 'truly international event'
'We want to be a truly international event that sits on the calendar in exactly the same way that BST Hyde Park does or Coachella does'
Sick pervert said he would buy girl things if she hid sexual abuse
Damien North abused three girls