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Leeds nursery shut by Ofsted turns children away at 'last minute' before reopening
Busy Bees Day Nursery previously closed after a damning Ofsted inspection
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Abandoned Buildings: 'There was chemistry right from the start'
The brainchild of songwriter Paul McNulty, Abandoned Buildings are a five-piece assembled from various bands in Bradford and Leeds with a shared love of shoegaze indie rock and dream pop.
How Leeds has been preparing for this week's Great Student Move Out: Andrew Parascandolo
Every year, as the academic calendar draws to a close, June 30 marks a significant moment for student communities across Leeds.
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Midwife 'falsified notes and withheld information' before Leeds baby's death, mum tells misconduct hearing
Fiona Winser-Ramm was giving evidence at the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s fitness to practice hearing into the conduct of two midwives - Ruksana Bibi and Yasmin Karolia - ahead of Aliona’s death.
'Ringing endorsement': DAC Beachcroft to move 230 staff to 'magnificent' new Leeds office next year
A leading law firm will move its 230 staff in Leeds into a ‘magnificent’ new £60m office building currently being built in the city, it has been announced.
Boy, three, hit by car in Leeds and rushed to hospital with serious injuries
Police have issued a statement
Green Book changes expected to boost Northern Powerhouse Rail funding
Northern leaders have long argued the Treasury calculations have to be reformed, saying they currently favour investment in wealthier areas, such as London, as they focus on short-term gains.
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.
Leeds International Piano Competition: Sir Stephen Hough revealed as new artistic director as applications open with major changes for 2027
The future is bright for classical music in the North, one of the world's leading pianists and composers has said, with Yorkshire a "global" platform for a new generation of incoming talent.
Harehills Road 'police incident' LIVE updates as major Leeds road shut
The police are on the scene at Harehills Road
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
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
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
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
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.
Victoria Gate: ‘Super casino’ in Leeds to be sold
Leeds’ biggest casino is set to be taken over by a new operator after licence terms were agreed with the council.
Harrogate RUFC product and Sale Sharks prop Oliver Spencer hoping to open a few eyes with England Under-20s
Oliver Spencer didn’t like rugby when he first picked up the oval ball. It was “too cold” the five-year-old told his Dad who had taken him to a club near their family home in Worksop.
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.
Roundhay Festival 2026 road closures for major new Leeds event
The 2026 Roundhay Festival will run between Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5
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