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The Cribs: 'The happiest days of my life were spent as part of the DIY community in Leeds'

A decade after their self curated Millennium Square gig triumphantly went up in lashings of pink snow, The Cribs are set to return once more with surprises and a line-up to rival their last outing.

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Drug dealer who fell into debt answered his own front door to police

Leighton Rangley has been jailed

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Harry Styles gives Leeds' viral dog bus his seal of approval in front of 90,000 fans

A Leeds dog bus has become the unlikely star of Harry Styles' Wembley show

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Hearings begin into baby's death just 27 minutes after birth at Leeds hospital

An investigation into maternity care failings linked to the death of Aliona Winser-Ramm begins

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New ‘Mini Mall’ experience to bring independent traders to Leeds centre

The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to host a new retail and food destination this summer, as The Mini Mall launches its flagship venue in the heart of Leeds’ Arena Quarter.

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'Structural drivers of demand': Mercia Asset Management says regional business funding model in strong place

Regional business investor Mercia Asset Management has said it is in a strong position to benefit from different economic drivers as it posted its latest annual results.

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Pitbull spotted draped in Leeds United scarf ahead of Roundhay Festival set

US rapper Pitbull is set to headline the Roundhay Festival later this week

Yorkshire Post Leeds

‘Very worried’: Leeds United fan goes missing while travelling to World Cup - as family launch urgent appeal

“Please share Mick's photo. We need to get him home.”

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Newall Church Hall, Otley: Historic Yorkshire church hall up for sale for £600,000

A historic church hall could be sold for almost £600,000 after the council failed to stop homes being built on the site.

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'Worried' brother's appeal as Leeds United super fan 'Little Mick' goes missing on way to World Cup

'Little Mick' is a familiar face to lots of Whites fans across the globe

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Trans woman sues Defra for creating ‘hostile environment’ for trans people

A transgender woman is suing a government department for allegedly creating a “hostile environment” for trans people which she says made her feel intimidated and victimised.

Leeds Live - News

Man who spent £6k a year on McDonald's and Greggs loses 12 stone

James Gaunt has completely transformed his health and confidence

Leeds Live - News

Historic Yorkshire church hall to go under the hammer after council loses planning battle

The historic church hall could be sold for nearly £600,000 after a developer won its planning appeal

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Seven flats planned for historic Leeds city centre building above comic shop

Seven proposed apartments in a Grade II-listed building above science fiction shop Forbidden Planet

Leeds Live - News

Roundhay Festival 2026 weather forecast for massive new Leeds event

Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull will headline the event at Roundhay Park in Leeds

Leeds Live - News

Leeds city centre bar hailed as 'best local' shuts after 12 years

'Thank you for 12 fantastic years'

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Driver jailed after crash that killed 18-year-old and seriously injured her mother and boyfriend

A driver who was travelling 30mph over the speed limit has been jailed after a crash near Leeds claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman and seriously injured two others.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Middlesbrough Council: Cinema and football match tickets among gifts received by individuals

A list of gifts received by individuals – elected and not – at Middlesbrough Council has been reported to the authority’s standards committee.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Leeds-based phoenix club FC Farsley welcome Wycombe Wanderers icon Adebayo Akinfenwa as shareholder

Leeds-based phoenix club FC Farsley have welcomed a high-profile shareholder to the club

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Plan for flats above Forbidden Planet comic shop in Leeds

Flats could be created in vacant office space above shops in a historic city centre building.