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Easy decision sees Matt Bissonnette stick around as Leeds Knights' guiding light

IN any sport, contract negotiations can sometimes be long, drawn out affairs - one or both sides digging their heels in trying to get what they believe to be the best deal for themselves.

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Harehills Road 'police incident' LIVE updates as major Leeds road shut

The police are on the scene at Harehills Road

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Man suffers serious assault in Harehills as major Leeds road shut - police statement in full

A man was rushed to hospital following the assault in Leeds

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Helen Skelton says split from ex Richie Myler left her feeling 'humiliated'

The former Blue Peter presenter, 42, married rugby league star Richie Myler in December 2013

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Leeds welder died weeks after diagnosis as family make plea to former coworkers

David Goff died after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer

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Leeds parents can now take babies to 15 and 18-rated films after rule change

This comes after parents were refused entry to the last Bridget Jones film, rated 15

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Leeds United fan believed to be missing on way to World Cup found safe and well

An England fan believed to have gone missing on the way to Boston for the World Cup has been found safe and well in Barcelona.

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Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards: Three Yorkshire spots nominated for top prize

Three Yorkshire restaurants have been named as finalists in the latest edition of the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards.

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Roundhay Festival 2026 road closures for major new Leeds event

The 2026 Roundhay Festival will run between Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5

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Missing Leeds United fan found - and he was 'blissfully unaware world was looking for him'

'Little Mick' Michael Hewitt was on his way to the World Cup when he vanished

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Family of missing LUFC fan 'Little Mick' say there has been some 'exciting possible sightings'

Leeds United fan Michael Hewitt went missing on his way to Boston for England World Cup match

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Old Red Lion, Whinmoor: Derelict Yorkshire pub with fascinating history back to the 1760s placed on at risk register

A campaign group has added a derelict Leeds pub, a once popular stop off for food and drink for around 260 years, on its “at risk register”.

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Interpol called in after Leeds United superfan Michael Hewitt went missing on way to World Cup

Michael Hewitt, known as Leeds United superfan 'Little Mick', has not been heard from since June 21

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'More people will be sleeping where they want' - Leeds homeless man reacts to law change

Sleeping rough and begging has been decriminalised

Yorkshire Post Leeds

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.