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Keeping four common items in your garden can 'invite rats to invade your home'
Rats can be attracted to our homes for all sorts of reasons - no matter how much we don't want them near us. But there are some changes you can make to help keep them away

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Leeds Knights coach Ryan Aldridge hails 'best yet' from re-signed netminder Sam Gospel
RYAN ALDRIDGE believes Sam Gospel enjoyed his best-ever season during the 2024-25 double-winning campaign.


Greyhound and Lurcher dogs looking for 'friendly and patient' forever homes
The animals are all up for adoption at Dogs Trust Leeds

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18 Leeds superstar gigs, festivals and theatre shows to look forward to in May
Kaiser Chiefs are hosting a big party in Leeds this summer


Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos coaches in agreement after controversial Headingley clash
Hull KR boss Willie Peters has questioned the decisions to send off Jesse Sue and Ash Handley despite his side escaping Headingley with a thrilling 20-14 victory.


Leeds Rhinos 14 Hull KR 20: Robins show champion qualities to steal points in dramatic contest
When the chips are down, good teams find a way.


Emmerdale fans predict resident 'leaving' village after being attacked 'every month'
'He's a walking miracle'


Leeds Knights: Sam Gospel sticking around at 'The Castle' that feels like home
CONTRARY to popular belief - or at least the off-season rumour-mongers - Sam Gospel is going nowhere.


Bradford woman jailed after mother dies in Leeds crash caused by speeding and mobile phone use
A Bradford woman has been jailed after causing the death of a mother and seriously injuring a man in a Leeds crash.


Leeds United fan's plea for pub after 'damage during promotion celebration'
The organiser hopes to raise £3,000 in a whip-round

Celebrity stylist hosts empowering Leeds fashion event
Celebrity stylist and TV fashion expert, Lynne McKenna, who has previously styled the likes of Davina McCall and Emma Willis, wowed Leeds shoppers on Thursday at an exclusive fashion event at local womenswear brand Klass.

Trainee nurse on Snapchat moments before killing mum crossing road
'A loss that no words can heal' - Rumeesa Ahmed ploughed down Athira Anilkumar Laly Kumari before also driving into a man at a bus stop


Emmerdale favourite issues Liam Cavanagh warning after spotting worrying pattern
Emmerdale doctor Liam Cavanagh was attacked by John Sugden in the latest instalment of the ITV soap


Violent thug threatens to smash in taxi driver's face before kicking police
A judge was not happy about what he heard


Leeds chef gives major update on 'fresh new chapter' after restaurant closure announcement
The new venture has received overwhelming support from diners


Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher admits he had 'biggest crush' on ITV soap co-star
Kelvin Fletcher revealed he had a crush on a former Emmerdale co-star on Friday's vodcast Off Script


Stop rats from coming to your garden by getting rid of one item
A common garden item could be attracting rats to outdoor spaces - and now people are refusing to have them in their gardens from here on out in a bid to deter the pests


Leeds Rhinos handed timely boost as James Bentley extends stay
James Bentley has signed a new two-year deal to hand Leeds Rhinos a timely boost.


Emmerdale fans say 'oh no' as village icon 'sparks concern' with filming snap
Emmerdale viewers are convinced they've figured out John Sugden's next victim after a soap legend appeared to 'let slip' a huge spoiler online


Stronger ties with France would be a step in the right direction - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: James Bovington, Horsforth, Leeds.
