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Forecast as Heat Health Alert remains in place amid 30°C temperatures

Samsonovs attacked the Greggs worker at the shop on Boar Lane.

Thug broke Greggs manager's jaw over 10-minute pizza wait

St James' Hospital and LGI have been told they must make immediate improvements to their maternity and neonatal services after a damning inspection.

Hospitals told to improve maternity services after damning inspection

The Michelin Guide said: "The cooking these days comes in the form of a modern, creative tasting menu featuring dishes like their take on an 'arroz negro'. Service is formal and professional, while there's a choice between the 'Sommelier's' and 'Premium' wine flights to accompany the food."

10 restaurants in and around Leeds that made the Michelin Guide 2025

Ritz fisheries pictured in May 1933.

Evocative photos take you back to Wortley in the 1930s

Leeds City Council confirmed it was currently “looking into” claims that one of its employees posted a sick anti-Semitic slur online.

Council 'looking into' claims employee posted anti-Semitic slur online

Callaghan, a monk and former housemaster at Ampleforth College, was found guilty of a catalogue of sex crimes following a trial at Teesside Crown Court .

Monk jailed for 'appalling catalogue of abuse' of lonely school boy

Solome Mealin, from Leeds, suffers from sickle cell disease - a debilitating condition that can cause pain, infections, and reduce life expectancy.

'I have a rare blood disorder, I worry constantly about organ failure'

Urgent work to restore gas to more than 1,500 homes in Leeds was continuing on June 19, after a large-scale outage that hit thousands of properties.

Engineers race to restore gas for more than 1,500 homes after outage

These developments in Leeds are nearing completion

Eight key developments that will redefine the city's landscape

Leeds is bracing for blistering heat over the coming days, as an amber heat health alert comes into force across England - with temperatures in the city expected to hit a sweltering 30C.

City braced for blistering heat as amber health alert comes into force

Oakmeade, Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5RE

Inside a stunning home with classic features and wraparound gardens

Were you among the crowd that day?

Memories of the day Genesis rocked Roundhay Park

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Leeds Then and Today: Lost Nightclubs

Bradford 2025

Bronte Parsonage Museum director Rebecca Yorke speaks about the impact Bradford 2025 will have on culture.

Ad Feature Bradford 2025: Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights to spark tourism wave

Volunteer Barrie Woodward polishes up an engine early in the morning in the yard in Haworth for the first day of the annual Steam Gala weekend on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Photograph by Tony Johnson

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Melanie Wedderburn and Janet at their newly opened cosmetics shop Shade.

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There’s nothing better than a cold, flavour-packed beer enjoyed in the sunshine – especially when the fridge is stocked with something special.

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Leeds United Latest

BACK 'HOME': New Leeds United signing Lukas Nmecha, pictured as a Manchester City player back in March 2018.

Nmecha reveals added bonus in Leeds move and Farke talks
Striker Lukas Nmceha is heading to Leeds United as the club’s first signing of the summer.
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ONE YEAR DEAL: At Blackburn Rovers for former Leeds United midfielder Adam Forshaw, above.

Leeds promotion-winner signs one-year deal with Championship side

Every squad number available to Bijol as move edges closer

Leeds labelled 'very lucky' after Premier League fixtures released

Graham Smyth explains what's significant about Bijol signing

Leeds Rhinos

Cameron Smith, seen scoring the first of his two tries against Warrington Wolves last week, will make his 150th Super League appearance when Leeds Rhinos visit St Helens today (Friday).

Rhinos' skipper Smith praised ahead of milestone match

Leeds Rhinos' Sam Lisone celebrates the Magic Weekend victory against St Helens which began a five-match winnng run. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.

Rhinos boss makes top-2 admission ahead of tough trip to Saints

Leeds Sport

Alfie Longstaff is in England's squad for the rugby union under-20 World Championship. Picture by Jason Longstaff.

Union World Championship call-up for ex-RL youngster
A West Yorkshire teenager - who played rugby league in Leeds and had a spell at Warrington Wolves - has been selected for England at the World Rugby under-20 Championship in Italy.
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Cooper Jenkins, in the yellow shirt, warms-up for Leeds Rhinos' reserves before last week's game against Warrington Wolves. Picture by Peter Smith.

Here's why Ackers & Jenkins won't play for Rhinos v Saints

Hunslet RLFC coach Dean Muir. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Hunslet sign third Hull FC youngster

Leeds Rhinos' Matt Frawley has joined Huddersfield Giants on a month-long loan. Picture by David Harrison.

Rhinos boss explains Frawley loan move, reveals injury setbacks

Wakefield Trinity coach Daryl Powell. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Trinity urged to 'hold your nerve' in huge clash with Wigan

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Fighter jets scrambled to a TUI flight heading to the Canary Islands after a ‘bomb threat note’ was discovered. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

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16 billion login credentials have reportedly been stolen, including ones from sites including Google and Facebook, in a record-breaking data leak.

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Vicky Foxcroft, Labour's Shadow Minister for Disabled People. Credit: PA/Parliament

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Two maternity services at NHS hospitals in Leeds have seen specific areas of care downgraded by the healthcare regulator for the first time since its founding.

Maternity care at Leeds hospitals slammed by watchdog amid safety fear

Property

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest have been revealed - including one where the cost of renting has soared by more than 10 per cent in the last year

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and 1 where it is falling
The cost of renting is continuing to rise across most of the UK, but the rate of inflation has slowed to its lowest level since July 2001.
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Plans to convert the office building have been approved.

Green light to convert Horsforth office building into 15 new flats

Leeds town sees second-highest rise in property sales outside London

Lifestyle

Ashish Deb, the owner of new Leeds cafe-deli Chai Shai King.

10 inviting photos inside colourful new cafe offering a taste of India

REN’s Clean Screen SPF 30 is a bestselling vegan sunscreen, now 40% off in a Wowcher deal – perfect for the UK heatwave

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Its completion was marked with a topping off ceremony.

Major milestone for Leeds’ Aire Park as The Keystone building tops out

Retro

The open air swimming pool pictured in June 1955. In the foreground is a paddling pool.

Rare photos take you back to Roundhay Park in the 1950s

Leeds Public Dispensary pictured in June 1969.

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A model of County Arcade and adjoining buildings as they would appear after refurbishment work.

The story of an ambitious restoration of a city centre landmark

The Black Bull on King Street pictured in August 1970.

Dazzling photos take you back to Drighlington in the 1970s

Obituaries

Lost loved ones from Yorkshire Evening Post death notices

Lost loved ones from Yorkshire Evening Post death notices

Mavis Robinson MBE

Tributes pour in for 'one of a kind' nurse after death

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18 loved ones lost this week from YEP death notices

Best in Leeds

These are the favourite pubs in Leeds of Yorkshire Evening Post readers.

The city's 13 best pubs according to the people who live here
Readers have shared their picks for the best pubs in Leeds.
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Toast can be found in Leeds city centre.

What I thought of this city centre sports bar

Jo Simpson said she felt "lucky" to witness the 18 ducklings while doing her daily walk by the canal in Leeds

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TV presenter Emily Clarkson has spoken out about being catcalled while pushing her buggy in a London park.

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Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been widely tipped to become the next James Bond

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The Owlcotes M&S store, in Pudsey, has unveiled a major transformation in Leeds.

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