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Leeds Rhinos keep up pressure on Super League top two as Jake Connor shows his ability to stay in control
IT IS beginning to look like there may be more than two horses in the Super League title race.

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'By choice or survival' - Life as a Leeds sex worker as new law set to 'put us in danger'
Two women working in the sex industry have spoken out about their work as they urge for decriminalisation


Leeds sex workers rally against plans for 'dangerous' law
'Imagine getting battered and going to cops and they arrest you'

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Leeds Rhinos Netball chief discusses head coach's future, recruitment strategy and arena plans
Lauren Palmer will be given time this summer to shape Leeds Rhinos in her own image with the Yorkshire franchise holding firm on their long-term plans to be a prominent player in netball’s move towards professionalism.


Air India Leeds crash victim ‘nicest and smiliest’ in heartbreaking tribute
Dirdh Patel, a 'bright and wonderful' Huddersfield University student, had reportedly returned to India to ask his girlfriend's parents for her hand in marriage.


Leeds to get 37-storey student block after councillors approve plans
A 37-storey student accommodation block will add to the city’s growing skyline after councillors agreed to planning permission.


Over 100 Yorkshire doctors, GPs, nurses and healthcare professionals warn assisted dying bill is threat to quality palliative care - Read full list of signatories
We write as a group of Yorkshire healthcare professionals to echo Alexander Stafford’s piece on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill (The Yorkshire Post, June 4).


'Our home is a dump swamped by scary wrong sort and it's only getting worse'
'Scared' Leeds residents have said addicts 'sleep on the landings' and there's a stench of weed on every floor


41 brilliant photos perfectly summing up a big night out in Leeds
See if you can spot any of your friends in this photo round up


ITV Emmerdale John Sugden's next move 'revealed' and Tracy Robinson will be speechless
Emmerdale's John Sugden could be heading for prison a lot sooner than expected, according to soap fans


Emmerdale spoilers suggest mystery Dingle could be hiding in plain sight in the village
There's many Dingles so it wouldn't be a huge surprise


Emmerdale spoilers as 'near-miss' could destroy relationship
Shebz Miah, who plays Kammy in Emmerdale, has opened up about the scenes


New Emmerdale characters teased as star opens up on dream Hollywood icon casting
'It is Emmerdale, right? We need a bit of juiceness'


Leeds Bradford Airport alarms go off as flights held
The airport has been evacuated


Vicar Street latest as young man 'seriously' hurt after being hit by car
Vicar Lane remains shut by West Yorkshrie Police


Vicar Lane shut LIVE as man hit by car in Leeds city centre
It was reported around 4pm today (June 13).


Bailey Perre still striving to improve with Leeds Knights in NIHL National
THE 2024-25 campaign proved to be a significant one for Leeds Knights’ Bailey Perre.


My granddaughter passed away at three days old, now I’m running miles in her memory
A 68-year-old grandfather of 11 is lacing up his running shoes and hitting the roads this Sunday (15th June) to take part in the Leeds 10k in memory of his granddaughter, who passed away when she was three days old. However, this fundraising bid isn’t a solo one, it’s a family affair, as four of...


'Dangerous new laws will put women at risk'
A rally is set to take place in Leeds


ITV Emmerdale Paddy Kirk's dark fate 'confirmed' after Bear Wolf's 'mistake'
Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk could face a dark fate after he lashed out at his father Bear Wolf, according to soap fans
