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Convicted rapist jailed for life after murdering 21-year-old woman who rejected him
A convicted rapist who murdered a young woman in a sadistic and sexually motivated attack after she rejected him has been jailed for at least 33 years.
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Aggressive begging in Leeds is ruining days out for visitors: Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Mr MJ Thompson, Cantley, Doncaster.
Health warning issued after people fall ill following Botox-style cosmetic procedures in Leeds area
Health officials have issued a warning after several people from Leeds and surrounding areas suffered serious reactions following cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin injections.
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Mel B used to have a totally different stage name – and it's not Scary Spice
Mel B debuted her solo gig while still a member of the Spice Girls by collaborating with Missy Elliott on the single "I Want You Back". However, she soon surprised fans by temporarily changing her stage name
How Leeds is looking to the past to help shape the city's future
A rich ribbon of culture is at the core of Leeds's heritage scene, from its great historic buildings and vibrant festivals to the beating heart of its industrial past.
Leeds jeweller speaks out on suggestive sign that's been 'cracking people up'
Dion has said the sign 'evolved' over time
Key figure in Leeds United's Elland Road expansion set to move on
Leeds United chief business officer Morrie Eisenberg is leaving the club this summer, it has been confirmed.
'I travelled from coast to coast on my paddleboard - and I felt connected to nature'
As canoe trips go, a mission from Liverpool to Goole is as tough as they come. Especially when you add the warmest May temperatures on record, and the terror of swans and geese defending their young.
Awesome new bar opens in the heart of Leeds city centre
It looks like being a great place to visit this summer
Transpennine route upgrade: trains cancelled and rerouted from Dewsbury and Huddersfield to Leeds
The Transpennine Route Upgrade will eventually cut journey times between York and Leeds by 10 minutes, and Manchester and Leeds down to 42 minutes.
Stylist Karen Williams shares her SS26 summer fashion top five wardrobe must-haves at Victoria Leeds shopping centre
Celebrity stylist Karen Williams has dressed stars from Beyoncé to David Beckham. She visited Victoria Leeds to share her insight and summer style tips.
'Shoddy builder took my life savings and left me with bedroom too small for my bed'
Mary Nelson, 90, was looking forward to having a ground-floor bedroom built to drastically 'improve' her standard of living
Bees cover Leeds Station pedestrian crossing as commuters dodge swarm
A huge swarm of bees surrounded a pedestrian crossing near the exit to Leeds Station at around 6.30pm on Monday, leaving commuters scrambling to avoid the insects
Grandma claims builder left £36,000 extension too small to fit bed inside
A builder made a grandma's £36,000 bedroom extension 12 inches too small - and now she can't fit her bed inside.
Kirkstall Bridge Inn: Pub gets green light to show World Cup in beer garden despite opposition
A pub can host outdoor screenings of England World Cup matches after reaching an agreement with the council.
Whiskey Down lap dancing club granted licence renewal despite Leeds Civic Trust opposition
A lap dancing club has had its licence renewed despite facing opposition from a city heritage group.
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
Gig review: Dave Formula & Noko at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Almost half-a-century on from their brief heyday, the former Magazine mainstay teams up with their late-era guitarist for a skeletal post-punk tribute filled with generous warmth.
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.
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