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Suspected Leeds loan shark investigated over illegal money lending
Officers seized documents, electronic devices and cash
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Home gardeners ditching common outdoor item that 'attracts rats to your yard'
A viral video showing rats swarming a garden has left people vowing to stop using the popular yard item - but experts say there are simple ways to deter rats without throwing everything away
Police still hunting 10 twisted men who gang raped woman in Leeds home
Cleveland Wyatt has been jailed for arranging the horrendous ordeal
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Twisted predator arranges for 10 men to gang rape woman who then 'threw money at her'
Cleveland Wyatt has been locked up for over 20 years
Changes plan for free Leeds car parks after selfish commuters block spaces
Staff and customers have been struggling to find spaces
Rapist who attacked student on her first night in Leeds jailed almost 50 years on
A rapist who attacked a student on her first night at university in Yorkshire almost 50 years ago has finally been brought to justice.
'Cruel to the core' rapist jailed as brave victim finally gets justice after half a century
Rapist finally faces justice 49 years after attacking young student following DNA success
Leeds grocery store refused licence over street drinking fears
Fears over street drinking and nuisance behaviour have seen a grocery store refused an alcohol licence.
Brian McDermott's first words as England appointment confirmed
Former Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott has been confirmed as England's new head coach.
Leeds mum's 'lifeline' for when 'worst already happened' after baby girl dies
Caroline Lambert from Horsforth has shared the heartbreak of losing her seven month old daughter Evelyn
'Violent' bully with 'appalling' history 'terrorised' ex and set fire outside her home
Matthew Ward bombarded his victim with threatening messages as part of his campaign
Fears Leeds leaders have 'no clear plan' despite agreeing to help people 'forced to walk in road'
A new charter says some are “forced to walk in the road” because of obstacles left on pavements.
Leeds United 2026 FA Cup semi-final full pub guide for Wembley Stadium trip
33,350 Leeds United fans will be in the club's official section inside Wembley Stadium for the club's FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, April 26 against Chelsea
Inside The Residences at Val D’Or luxury apartments one year after the demolition of Christine Yorath’s family home
Christine Yorath picks her way carefully across puddles that have gathered on the concrete floor at The Residences at Val D’Or construction site.
Man’s body in mortuary for months amid sons’ dispute over funeral, judge says
The body of a 95-year-old man has been in an undertaker’s mortuary for almost five months amid a dispute between his sons over how it should be “disposed of”, a judge at the High Court has said.
Pair who dealt cocaine and party drugs to Leeds Festival crowds caught out by their own phones
Jacob Whittaker and Harry Neath have been jailed
Tom Pidcock wins Tour of the Alps stage three weeks after serious crash
Three weeks after suffering a nasty crash that left him hospitalised, Yorkshire’s cycling superstar Tom Pidcock claimed an emotional victory on Wednesday.
Leeds bar Toast shows value of sporting events to hospitality venues - with right planning: Martyn Kendrick
It is shaping up to be a landmark year for major sporting moments that will capture attention nationally and internationally. Shared occasions can energise high streets and hospitality businesses alike.
Leeds planning applications submitted across city and surrounding areas
A wide range of planning applications have been submitted across Leeds, with residents invited to comment within 21 days.
Leeds police station to be transformed into 127 new homes despite safety fears
The site has previosuly been used for TV production and a nursery and creche.