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Leeds kids, aged 8, on the booze
Shock figures show that children as young as EIGHT needed hospital treatment in Leeds because of alcohol.
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Leeds and Wakefield: Politicians who have Commons touch
Two years after they were elected, reporter David Marsh asks what your MP is doing for you. Today, he highlights their work in the House of Commons.
Worker dies on North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A rail worker has died after becoming trapped between two trains on a heritage railway.
Cannes do? No, our lager man Lemon prefers a bottle at film festival
TV funnyman Keith Lemon has ventured abroad to promote his debut feature-length film – and got his hands on one of his co-stars, Kelly Brook.
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What is Pudsey Conservative MP Stuart Andrew is doing for you? INTERVIEW
What do you consider to be your main achievements since the General Election, locally and nationally?
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What is Morley and Outwood Labour MP Ed Balls is doing for you? INTERVIEW
Dave Marsh asks Morley and Outwood MP Ed Balls, two years after being elected, what he is doing for you.
What is Wakefield Labour MP Mary Creagh is doing for you? INTERVIEW
Dave Marsh asks Wakefield MP Mary Creagh, two years after being elected, what she is doing for you.
South Leeds: Asda joins Beeston ‘store wars’ fight
Store wars are hotting up in a Leeds suburb after supermarket giant Asda unveiled a blueprint for a 20,000sq ft superstore a week after a rival bid by Tesco gained momentum.
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Leeds roads parking fines ‘gold mines’
Motorists beware – here’s a list of parking hotspots that can seriously damage your WEALTH.
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Weather doesn’t dampen spirits at 2012 Otley Show video
Cold weather wasn’t enough to stop thousands of people flocking to see prize-winning ponies and top class cows at the Otley Show.
Regional News
Travel application process opens
Places are available on a travel scheme which last year saw a Leeds woman visit America and South Africa.
£60m tram-train pilot approved
Tram-trains which run on street tracks and railway lines are to be piloted in South Yorkshire in a scheme worth nearly £60 million, the Government has confirmed.
Bean to star in 4th Reich war film
Sheffield star Sean Bean has signed up to star in a Second World War action-horror film.
Police at Sky after 'victim named'
Police have met staff at Sky News after the broadcaster inadvertently published the name of the teenager raped by Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans.
Man 'urged tragic mother to call'
The son of an award-winning North Yorkshire businesswoman who was found dead in a snowy garden told her to call him when she arrived home after leaving his 21st birthday party - but never received the call, an inquest heard.
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Man survives car-under-lorry crash
The driver of a car has walked away with just minor injuries after his vehicle became trapped under the side of a lorry on a motorway.
William 'tore up wedding guestlist'
The Duke of Cambridge has revealed how he tore up the official guestlist for his wedding on the Queen's advice.
Policeman badly hurt in gas blast
A police officer has suffered serious burns to his face in a suspected gas blast which injured five others.
Daughter 'murdered out of shame'
A couple murdered their "westernised" teenage daughter because they believed her conduct was bringing shame on the family, a court has heard.
Clegg condemns social mobility myth
Inequality in modern Britain is a form of social engineering, and claims that promoting social mobility artificially skews society are nonsense, Nick Clegg is to insist.
Showbiz News
Robbie Williams set for X Factor?
Robbie Williams is apparently set to join the X Factor panel during this year's auditions.
Tom takes joke in the right spirit
Sir Tom Jones pokes fun at his own frequent name-dropping in a short comedy film with Rob Brydon.
Little Mix nuts about the jubilee
X Factor winners Little Mix show they are nuts about the jubilee - with red, white and blue treats.
Perry takes gran to Billboard bash
Katy Perry took her grandmother as a date to the Billboard Music Awards, while fellow songstress Adele picked up a dozen gongs.
BBC boss wants Voice judges back
BBC One boss Dany Cohen said he would "love" all four celebrity coaches on The Voice to come back for a second series.
Weird World
Star Wars exhibition lands in Leeds
FANS of sci-fi epic Star Wars are expected to flock to an exhibition in Leeds today
Video and Audio
BOOT ROOM TV: Leeds United season review special PART 2 video
Check out the second of a three part special looking back at Leeds United’s season.
Video: Mini Leeds musical maestro is a one-boy orchestra video
Mini musical maestro Kieran Ragan has already impressed his family, teachers and schoolfriends with his multiple tuneful talents.
Video: Leeds schoolkids in record dance bid video
Millennium Square in Leeds was transformed into a boogie wonderland as 300 dancing schoolchildren tried to smash a world record.
WINNING POST TV: Horse racing preview programme May 18 video
Check out the latest edition of The Winning Post which looks ahead to this weekend’s national and local horse racing meetings.
Video: ‘Recycled teenagers’ take over Leeds shopping centre in dancing protest video
MORE than 60 “recycled teenagers” took over a Leeds shopping quarter in a dancing protest.
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News Features
Consumer: Farmers show food’s journey
Growing public awareness of where food comes from, the miles it travels, and issues such as animal welfare, has led to a boom in organic and local food production.
Education: Jobs project that’s raising aspirations
Susan Press reports on a unique inner-city after school club and its new £120,000 boost.
Health: Sleeping pill addicts’ wake-up call
New figures show sleeping pills now cost the NHS nearly £50m a year. Katie Baldwin spoke to a Leeds expert about why people turn to medication for insomnia – and the alternatives.
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Consumer: UK insurers float flood risk cover
Flood-hit addresses struggle to get affordable insurance, but there could be a solution on its way, writes consumer reporter Sophie Hazan.
Education: Striking right note
Susan Press reports on a multi-milllion pound project funding music education
Business News
It’s a busy 75th year for firm
CONSTRUCTION, logistics and property development firm Clugston Group is marking its 75th anniversary by raising £75,000 for charities.
PR luminaries open new business
A NEW PR and social media firm has brought together well-known figures from the sector.
Store’s purchase is aiding George
ASDA says it has been able to improve stock availabilty and lead times for its George clothing business.
Company founder is on the list
THE founder and managing director of a Harrogate business has been named as one of the world’s top 150 influencers in the IT consulting and reseller community.
Challenge is set to help homeless
A 14-STRONG team of business people is set to undertake the Three Peaks Challenge to raise £15,000 for homeless charity Simon on the Streets which supports people in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield.
YEP Letters
Letter: Britain must rebuild its industrial base
I COULDN’T agree more with concerns expressed by Leeds Labour MPs and councillors over the poor state of public transport, since it was, like the utilities, privatised by Mrs Thatcher.
2 commentsLetter: Glorious voice of Summer
I DO hope in the wake of Donna Summer’s death that we are not going to be treated to the sort of people who appear on shows like The Voice UK mauling her songs in their own inimitable fashion (i.e. shouting songs very loudly to hide their complete lack of talent).
Letter: Brave men set an inspiring example
I would like to add my own praise for Angus Martin, Adam Gadsby and Dylan Salamon and congratulate them on receiving their police commendations.
1 commentLetter: Shameful waste on tourist bus
So, the Leeds tourist open bus has been scrapped (YEP, May 17) due to “lack of cash”.
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