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Roundhay Festival 2026 weather forecast for massive new Leeds event

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

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

'Thank you for 12 fantastic years'

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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.

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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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'The silence is overwhelming' Uninsured BMW driver killed teen in 80mph smash

Thomas Sherwood killed Georgia Bendelow in the crash

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Rail improvement works set to affect train services in West Yorkshire during two July weekends

Rail improvement works are set to affect West Yorkshire train services during two weekends in July, Network Rail said.

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Alabama Shakes: 'We can’t wait to explore Leeds'

“Everyone says Leeds is a city with a vibrant scene,” Alabama Shakes singer-guitarist Brittany Howard muses. The Athens-born star – Athens, America, rather than Athens, Greece – hasn’t spent too much time in West Yorkshire, but she admits she is relishing the opportunity.

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Leeds road shut LIVE updates as fire crew on scene

Lovell Park Road has been shut

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Emmerdale pulled from TV schedule as boss teases 'explosive summer' storylines

Six Emmerdale characters are set to take centre stage in the drama

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All the mobile speed camera locations across Leeds this week

These cameras are in place across the city

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Student waste warning issued as thousands leave Leeds for Summer

Students have been told to donate, recycle, and properly dispose of any unwanted items

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Alan Titchmarsh says 'it's time to leave' as he breaks down over tough decision

Alan Titchmarsh has opened up about the emotional decision to leave the garden he has spent more than two decades creating, admitting he wants to move on before circumstances leave him with no choice

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13 massive Leeds gigs, festivals and events to look forward to in July

Leeds will see a major new festival launch in July

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Train line blocked LIVE as obstruction falls on track

No trains are running between Leeds and Harrogate

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Petrol station 24-hour alcohol licence sparks resident objections

Wharrels Service Station's application to sell alcohol around the clock

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Rats can invade your property if you leave common item in garden in June

Rats are more likely to invade your home if you leave an everyday item outside as it can attract them, and it's something many people do without realising it can cause problems

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Leeds Rhinos 34 Hull KR 8: Hosts land another psychological blow to strengthen Super League credentials

Super League titles are not won in June but the groundwork is laid during the regular season.

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BBC Radio Leeds tragedy as dad-of-two dies suddenly on holiday

Andrew Evans was at the BBC for more than 30 years

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Body pulled from River Aire near Leeds bridge - police statement

Police were called to the river near Crown Point Bridge.

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Drunk bites and punches officers after fight with passenger on Leeds Bradford Airport runway

The plane was approaching the runway when drunk Nathan Cooper started throwing fists