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Police sealed off the area.

Weapons found after two women in hospital and man injures himself

Police sealed off the area.

'My thoughts are with the victims' - Home Secretary

A number of police vehicles and officers pictured sealing off the scene at Otley Road, in Headingley, Leeds, following a serious incident.

Pictures show police swarming area as three hurt in 'serious incident'

Police pictured at the scene of the incident in Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds.

Man detained amid reports attacker ‘seen with weapons’ as three hurt

Robinson said he made cannabis oil which he used as shampoo, Leeds Crown Court heard.

Hair-washing weed grower said he used drug as shampoo

Here are the eight Leeds nurseries who have scored a Outstanding or Good during full Ofsted inspections in 2025 so far.

The eight best-performing nurseries as rated by Ofsted in 2025 so far

Stylish stone-built home with six bedrooms for sale for £1.3m

Do you recognise anyone?

Caught on camera: 22 people police urgently want to speak to

"White Hart - Beeston with my boyfriend John (husband). And it was a shandy. Does that count?" - Margaret Kitchen.

Memories of the boozers where you had your first drink

Williams (top right) and Touris (bottom right) were jailed for the sex attack on a young man at the Metropole in Leeds.

Drunken man lured to hotel where pair 'planned rape', court heard

Thousands of runners are expected to take part in this year's Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. Photo: Steve Riding.

Leeds Half Marathon returns this May - tickets, route & road closures

Mohammed (pictured) was caught selling drugs, but then used the same phoneline to start trading again.

Dim-witted dealer used same phone line to sell drugs after arrest

The Arium garden centre and plant nursery is the largest council-run nursery in the country.

Watch as garden centre uses 'potting robot' to pot two million plants

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Leeds Crime Stories: The unsolved murder of John Luper - trailer

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Bradford 2025

These are some of the best walks in Bradford.

Ad Feature 13 stunning walking routes in Bradford and around the windy moors

More than four decades after he first took to the streets of Bradford with a second-hand camera, Victor Wedderburn's vivid documentation of the city’s African Caribbean community in the 1980s is finally on display in Bradford.

Ad Feature New exhibition brings unearthed photos of 1980s Bradford to life

These are some of the best pubs and bars to visit in Bradford.

Ad Feature 13 of the best bars and pubs to visit while you enjoy City of Culture

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Affordable Wedding guest dress ideas from Monsoon, PrettyLittleThing and Urban Outfitters

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Leeds United Latest

Incredible 61-year Leeds and Liverpool link could be extended today

Leeds United and Liverpool look set to celebrate together once again.

Kyle Newbould

Predicted points: 44

Supercomputer's new Leeds title verdict in predicted final table

REMINDER: From Bristol City boss Liam Manning, right, pictured after October's goalless draw against Leeds United at Ashton Gate.

Bristol City boss Manning provides 'stop' Leeds answer and reminder

Squad market value: £1.3bn.

Leeds United's squad market value compared to new PL rivals

ROMP: For Leeds United's title rivals Burnley at QPR as the Clarets celebrate Josh Cullen's opener.

Huge Burnley boost in Leeds title battle with bonus as rivals collapse

Leeds Rhinos

Jack Sinfield talks to his father, club legend Kevin Sinfield, following Leeds Rhinos' loss to Hull KR. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Rhinos linked with Hastings swoop after Frawley dropped

Lacey Owen joined Leeds Rhinos in pre-season from York Valkyrie. Picture by Leeds Rhinos.

Rhinos women signing sets sights on Wembley

Leeds Sport

Hull KR's Mikey Lewis and coach Willie Peters celebrate victory over Leeds Rhinos.Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Robins boss blasts red cards after win at Rhinos

Hull KR coach Willie Peters joined in criticism of the two red cards in the final quarter of his side’s 20-14 win at Leeds Rhinos.

Peter Smith

A disappointed Morgan Gannon following Leeds Rhinos' loss to Hull KR on Friday. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Rhinos ace tipped to 'prosper' in NRL as Warriors move confirmed

LEAD ROLE: Sam Gospel once again produced the goods for Leeds Knights during the 2024-25 NIHL National season. Picture:Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Aldridge hails 'best yet' from netminder Gospel

Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell hopes Mathieu Cozza, left and Mike McMeeken can provide some inside information ahead of Saturday's game at Catalans Dragons. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

'Done a great job': Trinity boss excited for French test

Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall limps off after suffering an ankle injury against Hull KR. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Handley red card leaves Rhinos boss baffled after loss to Hull KR

Property

An idyllic home with breathtaking gardens and countryside views

Enjoy the far-reaching countryside views and immaculate luxurious gardens this 17th-century home near Leeds offers.

Dennis Morton

These are some of the houses for sale across the country with extraordinary gardens

13 ordinary houses for sale with extraordinary gardens

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Lifestyle

The Hop Shack serves a variety of craft beers.

Review of intimate bar and bottle shop The Hop Shack in Horsforth

Grab your friends and take your group chat on an actual holiday for only £79 each

Group holidays for just £79 per person with Wowcher

The 15 best places for a Sunday roast in Leeds, according to Google.

The best places for Sunday roast in Leeds according to Google reviews

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

Be the ‘mana the hour’ this Father’s Day with Teremana Tequila

Retro

The corner of East Parade with The Headrow pictured in September 1998.

78 of the best photos take you back to 1998

These are just some of the things which were hugely popular during the 1970s but you rarely, if ever, see today

14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today

J.D.'s Nightclub on Bruntcliffe Lane pictured in November 1998.

31 meaningful photos take you back to Morley in the 1990s

Enjoy these photo memories from around Cross Gates in the 1990s.

Captivating photos to take you back to Cross Gates in the 1990s

Best in Leeds

The best Wetherspoon pubs in Leeds based on Google reviews.

The 15 Wetherspoon pubs in Leeds ranked from best to worst

Leeds is home to 15 Wetherspoon pubs, some of which are more popular than others.

Dennis Morton

I visited SALT in Oakwood - and their drinks selection does not disappoint.

I tried a popular pub specialising in craft beer and cocktails on tap

The Royal Park is located in a popular student area.

I visited a pub loved by students serving £3.50 pints with a catch

Puzzles

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What's On

John Simm and Richie Campbell in Grace series 5

Who is in the cast of Grace series 5

Britain's Got Talent

When the next BGT semi-final is - and why it’s not tonight

How to watch the London Marathon on TV in 2025

University lecturer training in gymnastics

Lecturer to represent GB in 2025 World Cup

Simon Cowell was visibly shocked during Auzzy Blood's Britain's Got Talent performance.

BGT's game-changing semi-final rule explained

Glaswegian Vinnie McKee's rendition of The Proclaimers' '(I'm Gonna Be) 500 Miles' earned him a golden buzzer from Simon Cowell. The holiday park entertainer is a 10/1 shot for the title.

Full list of acts in BGT’s first live semi-final of 2025

The BGT panel broke their own rules to give Unity a golden buzzer pass to the semis

ITV confirms start time for first BGT live semi-final

Business

World Day for Health and Safety at Work raises awareness around what more can be done to protect employees from suffering injuries at work, and how employers can do more to fulfil their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Non-fatal injuries at work have risen by 1,000 cases in 12 months, new research ...

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Growing Together: 15 Years of impact in STEM & beyond

Plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru restaurant at the Old Red Lion Pub in Whinmoor, Leeds, have been refused.

Plans to turn historic pub into McDonald’s refused for second time

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The scene of the crash in Blackpool Road after a police chase through the streets of Preston on Monday evening (April 21)

Watch: Car crashes into crossing after police deploy 'stinger'

Murderer jailed for life after killing 'gentle giant'

Murderer calmly called 999 after brutally killing 'gentle giant'

Police held up our flight for 90 minutes over crews false phone-theft claim

Cops held up our flight for 90 minutes over false phone-theft claim

Headteacher Anthony Felton attacks his colleague with a wrench.

Watch: Headteacher attacks love rival colleague with huge wrench

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