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Prosecutor to consider Leeds city centre gales death UPDATED
A coroner today adjourned the inquest into the death of a pedestrian who was killed in Leeds city centre after a lorry was blown over in strong winds so prosecutors can consider if any criminal offence has been committed.
Owner stabbed pet dog as partner dug grave
A cruel thug repeatedly stabbed his pet dog Scooby while his partner dug a shallow grave for the stricken animal.
Fake Facebook page of freed child groomer
A convicted paedophile who set up a Facebook account using a false name has been locked up for breaching the terms of his early release from a six-year prison sentence.
Queen to visit Leeds on Diamond Jubilee tour
The Queen is to come to Leeds this summer as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband too broke to pay for his burglary
The penniless ex-husband of late pop singer Amy Winehouse has been ordered to pay back £1 towards the cost of a burglary he carried out in Leeds.
Sport
Leeds United: Time for Ken Bates and Co to listen up
The majority of Leeds United fans have, I’m assured, had enough of chairman Ken Bates’ regime.
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Leeds United: It’s only right Redfearn gets a chance - Lorimer
I see the selection of the next Leeds United manager as a crucial decision for the future of the football club.
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Leeds United: Redfearn won’t look ahead
Neil Redfearn insisted today that he had given no thought to his chances of becoming Leeds United’s next manager ahead of a decisive spell as caretaker boss.
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Leeds United: My advice to Neil is just enjoy it - Ritchie
The risk of entrusting a football club to a caretaker manager was laid bare by the demise of John Carver at Leeds United in 2006. The likeable Geordie famously succumbed to what might have been the right job at the wrong time.
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Leeds Rhinos: Burrow will play anywhere to get a start
Livewire Rob Burrow insists he is still a scrum-half, but will be a happy hooker if it means starting for Leeds Rhinos every week.
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BOOT ROOM TV: Leeds United v Brighton and Hove Albion preview video
Check out the latest edition of The Boot Room which looks ahead to Leeds United’s clash with Brighton and Hove Albion at Elland Road.
Lifestyle
Oliver Cross: Working with little dinosaurs
This week I return to my occasional series on people who do unusual jobs.
Restaurant Review: Il Migliore, Calverley Bridge, Leeds
WITH so many Italian eateries dotted around Leeds city centre and its suburbs, a restaurant must provide diners with quality food and good service to achieve any sort of longevity.
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Restaurant Review: The Reliance, North Street, Leeds
ON recently moving house I was thrilled to find my new bus route home from work took me along North Street in the city centre.
Pub Review: The Roundhay, Oakwood, Leeds
IT’S SUNDAY teatime and two of Leeds United’s greater bêtes noires are locking horns on Sky TV.
Rod McPhee: Rescue mission
It may have started out at La Censa, or Square on the Lane, or The Birdcage, but once upon a time a night out on Boar Lane would all too often end in a casualty department.
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Community
Letter: Chance to freeze council tax bills
Over the coming weeks, local authorities across Yorkshire will be setting their council tax bills for the year ahead.
Letter: Misery of the Thatcher years
RE Estelle D Davis’s letter of February 6, I can sympathise up to a point, as I agree that there were and still are many injustices caused by governments of all parties.
Letter: Leeds is not a one-team city
IN response to Richard Walkin’s letter (YEP, February 4) I would like to remind him that the city of Leeds does have another major team other than Leeds United.
Letter: Are we now in the midst of class war?
I DO agree with the sentiments of Malcolm Naylor’s letter (YEP, February 3). Capitalism does need reform, but a benefits system that gives people more than £25,000 indefinitely is corrupt.
Letter: Britain’s forgotten cinema classics
ON two Monday nights running, ITV has shown The Shawshank Redemption. Whilst this is a fine movie, it does not warrant two screening in such a short time.
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