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Leeds council mocked for 'Britain's most charmless bench' that faces a car park
The wooden seat — just a two-minute walk from Leeds Train Station — offers an uninspiring view of the nearby brick car park
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Leeds dad dies on French fishing trip with eight-year-old son
Keiren Bell, 35, of Leeds, West Yorks, was on a last-minute getaway with his eight-year-old son, also called Keiren
Action taken on Leeds doughnut hotspot after complaints of 'anti-social driving'
The leafy junction has had a 'long-standing issue with anti-social driving'
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Leeds industrial park fire LIVE as pallets up in flames
The site has been ablaze with fire and smoke
US rock giants Weezer to play Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on world tour – here's how to get tickets
The US rock giants behind Buddy Holly, Hash Pipe, Island in the Sun and Beverly Hills are taking The Gathering around the world – including a major Leeds arena show.
Leeds Ironman road closures in full as hardcore triathlon comes to the city
The roads will be severely affecteted - all the road closures and access points
Irwin Mitchell: Law firm with 1,200 staff in Yorkshire delivers revenue growth
The law firm Irwin Mitchell has revealed it achieved revenue growth during a year of “strategic investment”.
Harworth reveals 'advanced negotiations' for new data centre in wake of £106m Microsoft Leeds deal
Yorkshire-based regeneration specialist Harworth is in ‘advanced negotiations’ for the creation of a second data centre on its land following a £106m deal with Microsoft for a site in Leeds.
Andy Burnham plan on 'first' cut to DWP benefits bill emerges
Andy Burnham has announced his first major DWP reform
New vote on rejoining EU would be democracy in action: Yorkshire Post Letters
Peter Packham, Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
DWP gives update as pensions change 'accelerates' under Andy Burnham
DWP data shows pension shift as adviser warns of 'inadequacy' era for Brits
John Healey £268,275 tax-free pension rule update ahead of Autumn Budget
Pension experts are urging the new Chancellor to rule out any pension tax changes
UK braced for 'worst harvest on record' amid food price hike warning
An analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) issues warning
Leeds dad takes on huge challenge for daughter's dream of first steps
Stephen Chandler is preparing for a gruelling marathon challenge to help his four-year-old reach her dream of walking
'Strange mystery' as Leeds student bolted from taxi and was found in river hours later
Matthew's family have spoken of the 'strange mystery' surrounding his death
Kallum Watkins sticking around at Leeds Rhinos to achieve 'something special'
LEEDS RHINOS’ veteran vice-captain Kallum Watkins will play on at the club in 2027.
Zak Lloyd on his delight at Leeds Rhinos debut and his ambitions going forward
LEEDS RHINOS’ new kid on the block – teenage forward Zak Lloyd – has spoken about making his Super League debut, while outlining his ambitions for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.
The missing bridge between work and jobseekers: Kieran John Fitzpatrick
Ask any business owner in Leeds, or indeed across Yorkshire, what keeps them up at night and, sooner or later, the conversation will turn to people.
Huge Club Classics party with legendary acts coming to Leeds
It is going to be a big bank holiday weekend event
Metro Bank signs lease for new site in Leeds
Metro Bank has recorded higher profits after focusing on specialist lending and expanding its branch network.