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Sparks (pictured) stabbed the stranger in the back without warning.

Shopper left 'fighting for life' after bloody knife attack

Flowers left at the entrance of Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster (Dave Higgens/PA)

Breaking Zoo confirms exact date it will re-open after tiger attack tragedy

Leeds centre-back Rodon was expected to be looking at eight to ten weeks out with the serious hamstring injury suffered in the 1-1 draw at home to Brentford on August 30. Farke did say at Thursday's pre-Arsenal presser that Rodon was making good progress in his rehab but that it would be a bit of time still before he was back.

Leeds & Man Utd injury news with 5 now out and 7 doubts but 4 back

The Dawsons Corner improvement scheme is preparing to reach its final stages

13 photos of Dawsons Corner as busy junction undergoes transformation

Should motorways in the UK increase the speed limit, or should drivers exercise more discipline on the roads first?

Should 70mph motorway limit be raised? Leeds drivers react

The County Arcade looking from the junction with Cross Arcade towards Briggate. On the left corner is Vickers gift shop selling silver, jewellery and watches. On the right, opposite, is a branch of Greenwoods menswear. Next right is the entrance to the Mecca Locarno Ballroom then Elster shoe shop.

A tale of two city centre arcades

Members of the Reform group unanimously voted in favour of the motion, which urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to shut down Urban House and Cedar Court Hotel as asylum accommodation sites.

Council calls on Home Secretary to shut two asylum centres

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Leeds City Council is seeking to provide a new space for cricket, football, basketball and netball in Burley Park.

New football, cricket and basketball facilities planned for Leeds park

Over 6,000 attend Leeds International Festival of Ideas 2026, making it the most successful LIFI to date

Over 6,000 attend Leeds International Festival of Ideas

As autumn brings cooler days and higher energy bills, upgrading to fast, energy-efficient countertop appliances can help slash kitchen running costs and simplify batch cooking

Top 5 autumn kitchen appliance deals at Very (aff)

Backstage pies and rooftop beers: Myles Henderson of The Rosadocs shares what he does in Leeds, ahead of the band supporting Milburn at the O2 Academy this weekend

What We Do In Leeds: The Rosadocs’ Myles Henderson on his local spots

Strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport will not go ahead this weekend.

LBA strike action called off after fresh pay offer received

Freeman was part of an operation to import 125kgs of ketamine into the UK.

Jail for dealer who helped import 125 kgs of drugs in expanding foam

FEARING THE WORST: Paul Parker for Manchester United, above, against Leeds United at Elland Road.

"Even Hull" - Former star's Man Utd admission and Leeds prediction

Leeds United Latest

LOAN MOVE: For young Leeds United attacker Harvey Vincent, right.

Young Leeds attacker seals loan move after goal involvements spree
A loan move for a Leeds United Academy attacker.
Lee Sobot

UPDATE: On matchday travel as Leeds United face Manchester United at Elland Road, above.

Leeds United issue update on Manchester United matchday travel

QUICKLY SETTLED: Leeds United new boy Harry Wilson.

Harry Wilson on settling in at Leeds and declaration about squad

COMPARISON: Drawn by Leeds United defender Nico Elvedi, left, pictured in action for Borussia Monchengladbach against FC Koln.

"We don't need" - New Leeds star on Man Utd match and personal hope

Daniel Farke has Leeds United playing some brilliant football this season.

'Leeds on way to being PL mainstay with one of league's best managers'

Crime

Arson suspected after fire outside former pub

Arson suspected after fire outside former pub

Claudiu Gangal, 25, of Dorset Road, Leeds, has been jailed for his role in the Harehills unrest of July 2024

Leeds man becomes latest to be jailed over Harehills unrest

The gang.

Gang jailed for over 100 years for drug dealing and money laundering

Speight was tricked online by an undercover officer posing as a child that had contacted him.

Paedophile tempted by undercover police using fake profile

Leeds Education

Children's Corner Moor Allerton, located on Lidgett Lane, scored a ‘Strong standard’ rating in all six inspected categories.

Children 'eagerly' greet their friends at this nursery - Ofsted

13 hardest primary schools in Leeds to land an offer from across 2026/2027.

The 13 hardest primary schools to get into according to new data

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, located on Halton Moor Avenue, Wykebeck, received an ‘exceptional’ rating of attendance and behaviour.

Leaders 'tenaciously promote attendance' at primary school - Ofsted

Leeds Rhinos

Wiremu Greig takes the ball in during a reserve match for Parramatta Eels. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Arthur lays out challenge to Greig after reuniting with prop at Headingley

Kallum Watkins is set to link up with the England squad in Australia. (Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com)

Rhinos back-rower Watkins answers England SOS after injury withdrawal

Leeds Rhinos' Keara Bennett is preparing for her second Women's Rugby League World Cup campaign with England. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com.

Women fly flag for Rhinos at World Cup as England aim to shock Aussies

Paul Caddick has issued a rare public statement in support of the proposed NRL deal. (Photo: UGC)

Rhinos hail 'gamechanger' NRL deal as Beaumont likens deadline to 'ransom'

Leeds Traffic & Travel

The new service launched on Monday with ex-school bus driver Lisa Pinardi in the driver’s seat travelling across Wakefield and Mirfield.

'I swapped the school run for a bus full of dogs'

Senior councillors are poised to agree to proposals to scrap two-hour free parking across the Wakefield district.

Drivers face end of two-hour free parking under new council plans

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Leeds City Council wants to hear from anyone who uses routes around St. Peter’s Street, York Street, Eastgate, Duke Street, Kirkgate, Crown Point Road, Marsh Lane and East Street.

Residents asked to shape major city centre transport improvements

Leeds Food and Drink

The pop-up giveaway forms part of the brands' nationwide 'Are You a Melt?' campaign, fronted by TV chef Sam Holland

How to get free Tony's Chocolonely & Yorkshire Tea in Leeds

Karen Wright's tasty pizza recipe

Have a taste of mediterranean at home

Karen Wright's prized hostess trolley

Karen Wright: Perfect hostess gets trolley help

13th October 2026
Leeds city centre bar Elbows on The Table are taking over the kitchen at Kirkstall Brewery pub Cardigan Arms from this week.
John Kelly is the founder of Elbows on The Table and co-founder of Kirkstall Brewery.
Pictured John Kelly in the Cardigan Arms, Leeds
Picture Gerard Binks

‘In our style’: What to expect as restaurant takes over pub’s kitchen

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The crash happened on Station Road in Allerton Bywater

Man in critical condition after ‘serious’ crash in village

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

Paula-Jane Thackray and David Dresser confirmed they would sit on the council as Leeds First Independents.

Two Reform UK councillors quit party to form new Leeds First group

William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death by the animal at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster. Photo: South Yorkshire Police/the Press Association

Cause of death for man who died in tiger attack confirmed

Leeds Retro

The future of this historic coach, given its first public showing in November 1985 after a three and a half year restoration programme, was being kept secret.

16 photos to transport you back to Harrogate in the 1980s

The new look Leeds City Police car in September 1966. It had an illuminated sign on top and large letters on each side.

How Leeds City Police protected and served a city for generations

Enjoy these memories of Leeds city centre shops in the 1980s.

Nostalgic photos showcase city centre shops in the 1980s

Enjoy these memories from inside the Woolworths Briggate store.

Memories of shopping at Woolworths in Leeds city centre

Leeds Homes & Gardens

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

The property, on Millcroft, is entered via a welcoming entrance hall which provides access to the lounge and stairs leading to the first floor.

Inside £500k five bed property for sale perfect for al-fresco dining

The semi-detached house in Home Lea combines a traditional residential setting with driveway parking and access to a private rear garden

Rothwell home with three bedrooms and garden for £260,000

Double iron gates open onto a generous driveway with space for up to four cars, while the gated front garden adds to the property's established appeal

Refurbished Leeds home with large garden on the market for £270,000

Leeds Politics

Leeds sandwich shop faces setback after plans for pizza sales rejected

Shop’s plans to sell pizzas rejected over noise and parking fears

People would be helped to live independently at the site in Kirkstall if plans are agreed with the council.

Plans for 85-bed care home and assisted living complex revealed

Leeds City Council approved a change of use of Swissly Cafe near Kirkgate Market and the Corn Exchange.

City centre to get 24-hour gambling venue despite business objections

The proposals for the scheme next to the Aire and Calder Navigation form part of the wider City Fields development.

151 new homes planned for canalside site despite wildlife concerns

What's On in Leeds

Highland Lodge at Leeds Christmas market

Two new festive bars announced for the all-new Christmas market

A groundbreaking contemporary opera fusing rap, hip-hop, and theatre is heading to Leeds School of Arts this November as part of the Leeds New Opera Festival, placing contemporary Black British stories centre stage

Hip-hop opera on Black boyhood comes to Leeds New Opera Festival

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The YEP has charted many of Leeds’ stories over the years.

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