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Family of Leeds meningitis victim make awareness call after hospital apology Rebecca Marano

Coronavirus
Omicron 'highly transmissible but appears milder', says South African expert Chris Burn

People
Police appeal for help to find 71-year-old man missing for almost a week Jonathan Pritchard

Politics
Leeds City Council confirms more support for vulnerable residents Abi Whistance

Education
The Leeds primary schools named as best in North of England revealed Rebecca Marano

Politics
Unemployment in West Yorkshire down despite ending of furlough scheme Richard Beecham

Home
"Nobody else talks about it but thought 'I have got a big mouth - let's go'." Emma Ryan

News
How Leeds bus station works are affecting services in the week ahead Alex Grant

Opinion
Opinion: Stop dreaming of a white Christmas and say no to snow Abi Whistance

Arts and Entertainment
Meet the hotly-tipped Leeds rapper who penned his debut EP in hospital Abbey Maclure

Lifestyle
Meet the head chef at thriving Leeds restaurant serving Italian food with love Abbey Maclure

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Lane closures and delays of 90 minutes on M62 eastbound after crash Rebecca Marano

News
West Yorkshire leaders to challenge Government rail plan Richard Beecham

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Diversions planned as Harewood Bridge to close for repairs Georgina Morris

News
"Oyster card" bus payment to arrive in Leeds as part of Christmas fares change Alex Grant

News
Home working to remain permanent as public transport returns to peak levels Alex Grant

News
Long tailbacks on M62 after overnight roadworks shuts two lanes Andrew Hutchinson

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Crime
13-year-old boy left with broken leg after hit-and-run in Leeds Jonathan Pritchard

Crime
Leeds police searching for man wanted on recall to prison Georgina Morris

Crime
Two men arrested after four car crash on Stanningley Bypass Rebecca Marano

Crime
Offenders will be tagged with forensic liquid to make night-life in Leeds safer Emma Ryan

Crime
Woman jailed for glassing victim with Champagne flute during fight Tony Gardner

Crime
More than 15,600 child abuse image crimes recorded by police in Yorkshire Rebecca Marano

Crime
Woman seriously injured after car and lorry crash in Selby Road Rebecca Marano

Crime
Police cordon after car and motorbike crash in Cross Gates Rebecca Marano

WeatherSee more

Lifestyle
How can I claim compensation for slipping on ice? Abi Whistance

Weather
Snow in Leeds: 10 photos of the city looking beautiful under a blanket of snow Rebecca Marano

Weather
Guests return home after three nights trapped at snowed in Yorkshire Dales pub Andrew Hutchinson

Weather
White Christmas: will it snow in Leeds this Christmas? Abi Whistance

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Council
Plans to convert abandoned Leeds church into flats go back before councillors Richard Beecham

Council
Leeds education centre to get new home after decade in wilderness Richard Beecham

Council
Funding for £26m White Rose Station to be approved by regional leaders Richard Beecham

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Business
Meet the owner of the bubble tea shop drawing in huge queues to Trinity Leeds Abbey Maclure

Business
How a Leeds entrepreneur is planning to turn his petcare brand into a global nam... John Grainger

Consumer
Festive pop-up shop returns to Leeds village - with a bumper Christmas looming Andrew Hutchinson

Business
Leeds bar manager says hospitality 'fighting for survival' ahead of Christmas Abbey Maclure

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Education
The best Yorkshire primary according to The Sunday Times School Guide 2022 Rebecca Marano

Education
Best schools in West Yorkshire according to The Sunday Times School Guide 2022 Rebecca Marano

People
Leeds law professor feels "taken for granted" as university goes on strike Alex Grant

People
Strike action underway at University of Leeds as pension dispute intensifies Alex Grant

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Coronavirus
‘Game changing’ Covid antiviral pill to be rolled out ‘before Christmas’ Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Pre-departure Covid tests to return for UK travellers in rule crackdown Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Bookings for booster jabs to open for all ‘no later than December 13’ Claire Schofield

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Opinion
Happy to wear face mask but less impressed with Government delays - Laura Collin... Laura Collins

Opinion
Time to dig deep to raise £5m to build a Rob Burrow Centre for motor neurone dis... Laura Collins

Opinion
After the eerie silence last year, Leeds this Christmas will be as busy as ever Rebecca Marano

Opinion
'Sir Kev': Why now is the time for Kevin Sinfield to be knighted Laura Collins

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People
Musical brothers create rocking Christmas song to raise money for charity Jo Wardill

People
Meet the Leeds hedgehog rescuer saving hundreds of animals from injury Abbey Maclure

People
Leeds woman stranded in Morocco fears she will be 'sleeping on street' Abbey Maclure

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Cat owners must microchip pets under new law or face £500 fine Claire Schofield

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Shoppers encouraged to shop local for Christmas gifts on Small Business Saturday Staff Reporter

Christmas
The last Christmas posting dates for sending cards and presents this year Claire Schofield

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Samaritans are here for you if you need help this Christmas Fiona Evans