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Keely Hodgkinson has sights set on elusive title at European Indoors in Poland
Keely Hodgkinson is drawing inspiration from her teenage self as she bids for a maiden world title at this weekend’s Indoor Championships in Poland.
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Gig review: Sigrid at O2 Academy Leeds
The Norwegian pop star parties with a packed out city venue.
Sex offenders to serve longer sentences after more victims come forward
A fresh investigation following new reports of abuse has resulted in longer prison sentences for two offenders.
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Armed police rush to Leeds ginnel after teenager stabbed by gang of three
Armed officers rushed to the ginnel
New Yorkshire consultancy launched to help firms build neuroinclusive workplaces
Two Leeds entrepreneurs are launching a specialist consultancy in a bid to help organisations build the leadership capability and workplace practices needed to support neurodivergent employees.
Review: Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at Leeds Grand Theatre 'more than lives up to the hype'
You can catch the five-star hit at Leeds Grand Theatre
International restaurant chain to open new branch in Leeds city centre
Work is ongoing ahead of the exciting new launch
The 10 best walks in West Yorkshire ranked and rated by hikers (aff)
From gentle strolls to challenging hikes these are the highest-rated walking routes across West Yorkshire according to AllTrails users
'I went on Lake District walk so beautiful I couldn't believe it was in England'
A woman has shared a gorgeous Lake District walk which is not far from Leeds. It's so beautiful, the walking fan simply couldn't believe she was still in England
Meet the rising stars: Leeds & West Yorkshire Top 30 Under 30s reveal class of 2026 and young business talent
Leeds & West Yorkshire Top 30 Under 30 have announced the list of 2026 winners in the region.
Leeds boss who owns three boozers says there's specific reason other pubs fail
David Seed says public houses are the “cornerstone of society”.
Mum's heartbreak after little boy, 5, given 'months to live' after waking up unable to use his hand
Five-year-old Louis from Cookridge was given the devastating diagnosis days after Christmas
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The Pussycat Dolls Reunion: 2026 tour dates including nine UK shows, when to buy from Ticketmaster (aff)
The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and performing in nine UK cities as part of a 2026 world tour - here’s when and where to get tickets.
St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club
St Chad's Broomfield Cricket Club are the only amateur club Headingley, with 20 senior and junior teams, playing both at the weekend and midweek.
'Sinister, wicked' kids club DJ raped and abused 'impressionable' girls while sister-lover egged him on
Darren Gibson and his sister Rebecca Kirton - who was also his lover - have appeared in court again
DJ and foster sister who abused girls they met at discos handed more jail time
A DJ and his foster sister who targeted and sexually abused young girls they met at discos have been handed more jail time after their first convictions were found to be “the tip of the iceberg”.
Pudsey Park: Excitement as one of most popular parks in Leeds to get new cafe and tropical classroom
A park visitor centre is set to be redeveloped after dozens of people expressed support for the scheme.
Leeds hospital multi-faith room wrecked as man sets Quran on fire
Perpetrator is now behind bars
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Asylum seeker follows woman home before pouncing after asking for Snapchat in chilling sex attack
Sami Rasouli is facing deportation when he is released from prison following the horrifying attack.