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Girl, 15, raped in Leeds' East End Park - police statement in full
A large police presence has been in the area for most of the day
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Night of the Dead 2025: Leeds International Film Festival's night of mayhem returns - here's what's screening
The fan favourite midnight movie marathon returns this year with works including that by George A. Romero’s daughter
YouTuber names 'most overlooked UK city' after first visit and it is closer to home than you think
An American YouTuber has named the 'most overlooked city' in the UK after visiting for the first time and said it's a "hidden gem" with "so much to offer"
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Planet Online: Celebrating a company that placed Leeds at heart of digital revolution
When Planet Online opened for business, the fax machine reigned supreme and the internet was widely regarded as a new-fangled innovation which was only of interest to technical wizards.
Teenager raped in Leeds city centre while 'many people in the area'
Police have issued a statement
Sweetfields: Topping out ceremony held for major 451-home development in Leeds
A topping out ceremony has been held for a major 451-home Build to Rent (BTR) development at Sweetfields, Leeds.
India Bistro: Famous Dubai restaurant chooses Yorkshire to launch its first UK restaurant
A popular Dubai restaurant is coming to the UK for the first time, choosing Yorkshire to launch its flagship restaurant in a trendy suburb of Leeds.
Wanted appeal issued for Leeds as police search underway
Kevin Talbot is wanted on recall to prison
Leeds boxing stalwart Jason Gledhill closing in on Olympic dream with GB squad
It is not only athletes and competitors who dream of making it to an Olympics and pitting their wits against the best, coaches can too.
LDC invests in Leeds-based ARC to support growth
Fire protection systems manufacturer ARC Building Solutions (ARC) has secured a significant investment from LDC, the private equity investor which is part of Lloyds Banking Group.
Around 1,000 Yorkshire ICB staff likely to be axed in NHS shake up
Around 1,000 integrated care board (ICB) staff across the region are set to lose their jobs in Wes Streeting’s shake up of NHS bureaucracy, The Yorkshire Post understands.
Emmerdale fans say character has 'saved the day' in unexpected return from the dead
Emmerdale fans were left emotional on Wednesday night
Prolific paedophile says: 'None of this is my fault' as he pleads for mobile phone ban
Christopher Hawksworth has been put behind bars
Vile bully who murdered man in his own home told how long he will spend behind bars
William Joyce stole dying man's TV
Exciting new Leeds city centre opening to be chain's 'biggest to date'
It is a major new addition to Leeds city centre
ITV Emmerdale fans say 'I'm not ready for tomorrow' as Robron fans 'emotional'
Fans have predicted the next episode will be an emotional one
Rival kebab shop thugs jailed after using huge skewers as weapons during street brawl
The disorder erupted between rival families outside a takeaway in August
Gruesome twosome brothers targeted delivery driver in 'very mean' attack
Jordan and Callum Hardcastle have appeared in court
Bodmin Crescent police statement as Leeds armed officers descend
A large number of police officers were seen on the street in Middleton
Leeds police want to send man with neck tattoo back to prison as search launched
Ashley Wharton was released on licence after serving part of a sentence for assault