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Charlotte and Dave get to grips with touching in the new Channel 4 reality series Virgin Island (Picture: Channel 4)

Virgin Island review: Reality show is a ‘unique experiment’ with the ick factor

Players living in Bruntcliffe Close, Morley, won in today's People's Postcode Lottery.

Residents rejoice after winning £1,000 Postcode Lottery jackpot

Reservoir stocks across Leeds and Yorkshire have dropped to their lowest levels since July and August.

Reservoirs and rivers 'below critical' amid driest spell for 90 years

Gant (pictured) broke into his ex partner's home in a Leeds village and stole their children's games consoles to feed his cocaine habit.

Cocaine-ravaged dad burgled his kids' home and stole games consoles

The planning applications in Leeds that have been decided this week

Detectives are investigating a fatal house fire on Dirkhill Street, Bradford.

Police launch investigation into 'unexplained death' of man in house fire

Organisers have revealed the full lineup for Leeds Pride 2025.

Full lineup for Pride 2025 announced including RuPaul’s Drag Race star

Members of the public enjoy the spring weather in the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield on 17 March 2022.

Watch: Warm weekend temperatures for Leeds, York, Sheffield and more

Rec (pictured left) wa sjailed after he wa caught dealing cocaine and growing cannabis at his home on Wyther Park Crescent in Bramley.

Dealer said home cannabis farm was to pay for daughter's uni fees

Traffic and Travel

Pudsey Carnival returns for its 37th consecutive year this weekend.

Full bus diversions, road closures and travel details for carnival

A host of temporary road closures are set to be put in place ahead of Pudsey Carnival this weekend.

Alex Grant

'Yorkshire's Plan for Rail' focuses on the need to deliver faster, more frequent and reliable train services by increasing capacity at Leeds, Sheffield and York stations.

£14 billion plan to improve rail unveiled including station expansion

New data found that Leeds City Council has made £6,648,415 in revenue from PCNs since 2022.

Council makes £6.5 million in parking fines revenue, new data reveals

From Sunday (May 18), services operating across the city will see timetable changes and frequency adjustments.

Full details of bus timetable changes including Elland Road services

Morrisons, in the Horsefair Centre, Wetherby.

New electric vehicle chargers to be installed at supermarket car park

Weather

This May has started off as the hottest on record

When heatwave will return as Met Office predicts temperatures of 21°C

People in Leeds making the most of the sun at Roundhay Park

17 pictures of folk enjoying the glorious sunshine in the park

Cost of Living crisis

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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This free tool finds deals your supplier doesn’t want you to see

Bills are going up again - unless you act now

Cut energy bills by £388 with this free tool before the cap jumps

You might have spare cash sitting in your energy account - here's how to get it back

Explainer Claim energy refunds and save on bills with hidden account credit

Crime

Bayswater Grove Harehills: Police launch manhunt after machete attack in Leeds - everything we know so far

Police launch manhunt after machete attack - what we know so far

A man was arrested after a car chase in Midland Road, Hunslet on Thursday.

Man arrested after dramatic car chase through Leeds streets

Fearnley (pictured left) was jailed after a hit-and-run in which he left a pensioner lying in the road.

Cocaine-taking driver jailed for pavement hit-and-run on pensioner

The suspect ran off down Bayswater Mount in the direction of Roundhay Road.

Man seriously injured after machete attack as police issue CCTV appeal

Ampleforth College

Doctor claims monk facing abuse charges 'struggled with gay fantasies'

Parish crashed at more than 100mph on the M62 after being chased by police.

Suspected drug-dealing driver in 110mph police-car smash on M62

Business

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

Vet-AI’s automated triage tool outperforms AI giants

Vet-AI’s automated triage tool outperforms leading AI models in clinical testing

Liquor Studio, on Briggate, has hosted spirit masterclasses for five years.

Popular spirit school announces sudden closure after five years

Rebecca Child of The Bridge Hotel & Spa in Wetherby was named 'Wedding Coordinator of the Year' this week.

Wedding coordinator at esteemed hotel wins prestigious award

ComfoRest’s revamped website, seen on the laptop, lets shoppers customise UK-made ottoman beds with lift-up storage like the model pictured.

West Yorkshire Bed Company ComfoRest Enhances Online Presence with Launch of Use...

Obituaries

(Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Martin Lewis highlights essential way to register your will for free

Mavis Robinson (MBE) and Barrie Slatcher are among those who have died in recent weeks

The faces of 18 much-loved people whose deaths have been announced

David at Lineham Farm holding thank you cards from a Leeds school after their visit.

Award-winning and 'inspirational' ex children’s charity boss dies

Politics

Billy O bathing in the sunshine at The Donkey Sanctuary Leeds centre at Eccup.

Former Donkey Sanctuary site could sell for nearly £800,000 at auction

Getaway Girls is hoping to take over a property on 165 Roundhay Road.

Plans unveiled for new women and girls' hub in Harehills

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

JD Wetherspoon has sought permission from the council to sell alcohol until 1am at weekends at its new venue on High Street in Wetherby.

Wetherspoons applies for alcohol licence to open new site

UK Trending

James Taylor at a Sandgrown Beardsmen meet up

We're pruning our facial hair ready for Oktoberfest beard championship

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

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Favourite discount chain plans 43 new UK stores in 2025 - full list

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The UK's 19 richest people on the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List

The 2025 Eurovision final will take place in Basel this weekend

Can you match each Eurovision country in the finals with its capital?

Council

The scheme will comprise 55 houses and 27 apartments, with a mix of one, two, three and four bedrooms.

Building work to start on council homes at site of former high school

The partial closure orders cover Oatland Court, Oatland Heights and Oatland Towers in Little London.

Residents hail impact of court orders to tackle crime in tower blocks

People

Take a look below at the 10 richest people in Yorkshire and their net worth according to The Sunday Times Rich List 2025.

The 10 richest people in Yorkshire according to The Sunday Times

The 2025 edition of the annual Sunday Times Rich List has named the 10 richest people in Yorkshire.

Alex Grant

All of the winners on stage at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025 at the Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford. Photo by Allan McKenzie/AMGP.co.uk

West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025 celebrates 'best of the best'

The show, led by Nick Knowles and his team of volunteers, has called for applications from across Leeds.

Nick Knowles and team launch hunt for residents to star in DIY SOS

Northern Lights returns to Temple Newsam with 15 new installations

We spoke to people living near Elland Road about Leeds United's promotion and its potential impact on the nearby residents.

Residents living in shadow of Elland Road on life after promotion

Education

Over 10,000 garments have now been recycled by the Outwood family of schools since it started participating in the Trutex scheme

This uniform recycling scheme is helping to ease the cost of living

Only about one in 10 of the students surveyed felt ready for their exams

The top 20 excuses teens admit using to get out of studying for exams

Ryecroft Academy, located on Stonebridge Grove, Farnley, was rated as Outstanding in all five inspected inspected areas.

Academy completes Ofsted transformation after 12 years of improvements

From AI companions to targeted ads, the web can exert a huge 'digital influence' on young users

What parents must know about 'digital influence', and its risk to kids

Proposed changes to Ofsted inspections have come under fire from teaching unions

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

Be Curious will be held at the campus of the University of Leeds

'Fantastic' family event by university set to inspire young minds

A boil your tap water alert has been issued in some parts of the UK 'until further notice'.

'Boil tap water' warning issued in North Yorkshire ends

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

The long-term effects of weight loss injections - what we know so far

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box with £160 worth of premium products for just £39.99

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box £39.99

Cygnet Hospital Bierley

Mental health resources unveiled for Yorkshire community

Opinion

Dr James Ford (Tom Hughes) is under investigation in the new series of Malpractice (Picture: World Productions/ITV)

Malpractice review: Who would want to be a doctor?

Watching the new series of medical drama Malpractice (ITV1, Sun-Tues, 9pm), you wondered why anyone would work in the NHS.

Philip Cunnington
This clock eerily stopped at the time of the blackout - 12.33pm

Why I thought I was trapped in a zombie apocalypse Nicola Adam

"Mixed Football: Uniting every player to kick barriers aside—standing up to exclusionary rulings."

Could mixed football be a response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on trans women?

SATs week: don't make the same mistake I did

James Mitchinson

"Navigating Trans Inclusion in Sports After the Supreme Court Ruling: Is Mixed Football the Answer?"

Could Mixed Football Flourish in the UK in Response to the Supreme Court Ruling?

Danny Dyer (seated, centre) faces The Assembly in ITV's new interview show (Picture: ITV/Rockerdale Studios)

The only show in which an interview with Danny Dyer could move you to tears

Hollywood star Andrew Garfield traced his family tree in the opening episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (Picture: BBC/Wall to Wall/Stephen Perry)

Who Do You Think You Are? still has the power to move, Hollywood glitz or not

The Feud introduces Emma and John Barnett, played by Jill Halfpenny and Rupert Penry-Jones (Picture: Channel 5)

The Feud review: Silly tale of warring neighbours verges on parody

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