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Leeds Festival 2026 headliner Chase & Status to peform special free show - here's how you can be there
They will be appearing at Bramham Park this August bank holiday weekend
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Leeds United popular fan pub set for huge makeover ahead of the new season
It will soon be welcoming Leeds United fans for the latest campaign - the pub will enjoy a major new look
DWP PIP claimants set to have two expenses reimbursed - full list
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will reimburse some travel costs
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The simple wet towel trick to keep your bedroom cool without a fan
It's frustrating when your bedroom is too hot to sleep in during a heatwave - but a simple wet towel trick could help cool the room down without using a fan
DWP to contact selected PIP claimants about benefits reform by September 4
The Department for Work and Pensions is inviting selected PIP claimants with disabilities and long-term health conditions to join Timms Review workshops this autumn
Drivers born before 1957 could have licences revoked under new plans
The Labour Party government is continuing to review feedback on its Road Safety Strategy proposals
DWP confirms Universal Credit and PIP 'improvements' on the way
The DWP has issued an update on its internal processes
Partial solar eclipse: Events and places in Leeds to watch the rare event tonight
Yorkshire residents are deciding where to watch the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening (August 12).
Yorkshire households near new pylons set for 6 monthly cost of living payments
The Government has unveiled the first wave of new pylons and grid infrastructure
Derelict Leeds shop to reopen with alcohol licence after 24-hour sales rejected
The applicant reached agreements with the police and Leeds City Council
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Harehills, Leeds: 79-year-old pedestrian hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after crash
West Yorkshire Police have shared details of a crash in Leeds
Pedestrian, 79, fighting for life after Leeds crash as driver arrested
A 59-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving
DWP state pension age reduction to 60 backed in boost for millions
A new petition backed by 7,000 signatures is calling for the state pension age to be reduced to 60
UK households urged to place bowl of water outside on Thursday
The Met Office has issued hot weather guidance urging UK households to leave a bowl of water outside
'End of an era' as legendary Leeds city centre bar announces plans to close - leaving regulars heartbroken
A final party is planned as the venue prepares to say goodbye
Genuit Group: Leeds firm loses £600,000 from Middle East social engineering fraud
A Leeds-headquartered firm has lost £600,000 as a result of a cyber attack by online fraudsters on its Middle East operations, the company has revealed.
Homelessness reached its most severe levels in decades this year - Louise Reed
Homelessness across all indicators reached its most severe levels in decades this year, and as the founder and chief executive officer of Focus4Hope I see the impact first-hand.
New vote on rejoining EU would be democracy in action: Yorkshire Post Letters
Peter Packham, Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
Brits heading to Spain face bar terraces closing amid new safety rules
New Spanish hospitality regulations could force popular bar terraces to close
Andy Burnham urged to consider £220, £175 and £85 cost of living payments
The Resolution Foundation has issued a new report encouraging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce targeted cost of living payments