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Vile man who laughed as online group encouraged American to take his own life jailed

Dylan Phelan, who kept a recording of vulnerable Travis Dyer taking his own life, has been jailed

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Two former council staff arrested amid 'bribery' investigation - police statement

The two men were questioned as part of an ongoing inquiry by the Economic Crime Unit

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The Entrepreneur Festival: UKREiiF founder reveals plans for major new business event in Leeds next summer

The man who founded a nationally-significant real estate conference which brings thousands of people to Leeds each year is creating another major event in the city.

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'Thought-provoking' drama filmed in Bradford that left viewers in tears now streaming

Ali and Ava, the romantic British drama set in Bradford starring Claire Rushbrook and Adeel Akhtar, is free to watch on BBC iPlayer and leaving viewers in tears

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Flutter Entertainment: Sky Betting & Gaming owner to delist from London Stock Exchange

Flutter Entertainment, the online sports betting and gaming company, has announced that it plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange.

Leeds Live - News

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

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Murder probe launched after woman, 51, found dead in Leeds

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 51-year-old woman was found dead at a property in Leeds.

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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

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Gig review: Tamikrest at Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

The newly expanded Tuareg desert blues band subtly shake off tradition-minded stylistic constraints.

Leeds Live - News

Dozens arrested as Leeds police swoop on domestic and child abuse suspects

Victims have been encouraged to come forward

Yorkshire Post Leeds

North Star Coffee opens new site in historic Leeds city centre shopping centre

Victoria Leeds has welcomed independent Leeds-based coffee roasters, North Star Coffee, to the Victoria Quarter shopping centre.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

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.

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Exciting new opening launches in the heart of Leeds city centre

Many will be delighted to see it open

Yorkshire Post Leeds

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.

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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

Yorkshire Post Leeds

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.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

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.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

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.