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Plans for 246 new homes in Leeds city centre
The plans have been made as the council agreed to hand over the land.
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Every mobile speed camera location in Leeds this week
Across Leeds and the surrounding areas there will be a host of speed cameras in place this week
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in spectacular pictures as thousands pound streets for incredible causes
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon runners have been pounding the streets for incredible causes
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Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2026: The winners, spectators and heartwarming stories - how the day unfolded
Here’s all the action as it happened 🏃
The city centre boozer perfect for people-watchers in the sunshine
We visited a city centre Wetherspoons which has become somewhat of a haunt for people watchers.
What next for Leeds City Council as Labour loses control amid Green and Reform gains
Deputy Council Leader Jonathan Pryor was among the Labour candidates who lose the seats they were defending.
Henry Moore exhibition: 'Largest ever' exhibition opens in Yorkshire on Saturday
He was born into the heart of the industrial boom in West Yorkshire at the close of the 19th century and a world surrounded by mining, factories and glassworks.
Police hunting 21-year-old man with 'LUFC' and 'Fearless' tattoos
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man who is wanted in connection with threats to cause damage.
Mad Hatters Tea Room, Horsforth: Quirky Yorkshire cafe inspired by staircase that makes you feel like you are down Alice in Wonderland rabbit hole
The owner of a cafe in Yorkshire used a striking spiral staircase feature as inspiration to transform the business into an Alice and Wonderland themed eatery.
Matt Haig: Author returns to former home of York for Grand Opera House discussion of new book The Mightnight Train
Matt Haig will talk about his new book, The Midnight Train, at an event in Yorkshire. It is the region where, he tells John Blow, he got well and started his career.
AW Hainsworth: Yorkshire textile mill behind PPE for Australian firefighters wins King’s Award
A Yorkshire textile mill is protecting personnel tackling some of the world’s largest wild fires.
Leeds Pride 2026 announces packed schedule with big names set to appear
Leeds Pride 2026 will happen on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19
Luke Littler reveals he was almost late to Premier League Darts and details interaction with Leeds United duo
Luke Littler details interaction with Leeds United duo after win over Luke Humphries
Trinity Leeds set to welcome exciting new opening
There will be prize giveaways on opening day
"Extremely excited": New boss for KERV Capital as Yorkshire firm targets rapid growth
Leeds-based KERV Capital has appointed a new CEO as looks to almost triple in size over the next three years.
Leeds local elections 2026 LIVE as Reform and Greens make gains
Votes have been cast and are now being counted
'I have injury you get from falling off building but DWP have left me in limbo'
'I’ve never asked for anything like this in my life. Then I see people I know of getting everything. It just seems unfair.'
Hantavirus live: Foreign Office warns Brits cruise ship disease now 'health concern'
The UK Foreign Office has warned that deadly hantavirus is now a health concern in Argentina after the MV Hondius departed from that country before being hit by an outbreak
Leeds City Council local elections 2026 results as they happen
Just over a third of the council is up for election this year