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Leeds bike robber told judge 'alright mate' - then got six-and-a-half years

A man considered jumping into a river to escape Alfie Smith

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Asda HQ staff 'thought it was a drill' until told to get out immediately over suspicious package

"We didn’t know what the situation was"

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Sex Pistols bringing punk rock anarchy to Leeds with Frank Carter – get tickets

Punk rock anarchy is heading back to Yorkshire as the legendary Sex Pistols prepare to unleash 50 years of rebellious anthems in Leeds.

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Leeds city centre sealed off after bus ends up on pavement

A police cordon is in place

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Dramatic photos show Asda's Leeds city centre base evacuated as 'suspicious package' found

Emergency services have been at the scene during Monday afternoon

Yorkshire Post Leeds

ASDA HQ evacuated in Leeds: 11 photos from the scene

A police cordon has been put in place after the ASDA headquarters in Leeds was evacuated.

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Major update on Leeds Train Station's £46.1m Improvement project

Work has been going on for a long time at Leeds Train Station

Yorkshire Post Leeds

From rugby league rejection to World Cup history: Nathan Collins targets another title

Nathan Collins was once considered too small to make it in rugby league.

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Legendary Leeds pub reopens following a major makeover costing £230,000

Legendary Leeds pub reopens following a major makeover costing £230,000

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Live blog: ASDA HQ evacuated after 'suspicious package' found as bomb squad on scene

ASDA’s headquarters on Great Wilson Street in Leeds has been evacuated this afternoon, with several police vehicles spotted in the area.

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Asda Leeds HQ evacuated as Army called in to deal with 'suspicious package'

Asda House has been evacuated after a 'suspicious package' was discovered

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Killer deemed 'danger to women' who beat partner to death with hammer jailed for life

A violent thug who was branded a danger to women has been jailed for life after he brutally beat his partner to death with a hammer.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Hull Seahawks coach hails comeback win ahead of pivotal NIHL National Cup weekend for all three Yorkshire teams

MATTY DAVIES hailed the character of his Hull Seahawks team after staging a stunning fightback at Romford Raiders to clinch a crucial four-point weekend - and keep them firmly in the mix to make the NIHL National Cup semi-finals.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

PREVIEW: Boy George and Culture Club with ABC and Haircut 100 are heading this way – get tickets here

Boy George and his band Culture Club with special guests ABC and Haircut 100 will play Leeds and Sheffield arenas next month - nd there’s still time to buy tickets.

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Massive band announced as first 2027 headliner for Roundhay Festival in Leeds as 'spectacular event' promised

Roundhay Park will welcome some of music's biggest names in 2027

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Prison staff criticised over medication failure after inmate dies in Yorkshire

Staff at HMP Leeds have been condemned following the death of a remand prisoner.

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DWP verdict on future of PIP as a non-means tested cash benefit

The Department for Work and Pensions has said it is 'committed' to keeping Personal Independence Payment as a non-means tested cash benefit

Leeds Live - News

DWP on two groups who won't get Winter Fuel Payment unless they ask

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed two groups of pensioners who won't get the £300 Winter Fuel Payment unless they ask

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Leeds Station steps finally open as £46m transformation is completed

Leeds Station’s £46m transformation has been completed - meaning the much vaunted steps at the front of the station are finally open.

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Morrisons revealed to be behind Leeds 'bear' sightings

Morrisons has revealed it was behind a series of mysterious bear sightings in Leeds, organised ahead of the launch of its 2026 Christmas advert.