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The mini Christmas tree which survived generations to be put up for 95th year Daniel Sheridan

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Omicron latest: Leeds virology expert urges caution when mixing with others Joanna Wardill

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Residents' delight as 'Amen Corner' bridge on Wyther Lane set to reopen today Daniel Sheridan

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"We have had a change in what we expect from young people and what we give back" Emma Ryan

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Leeds' first "Oyster card" card system introduced: What it is and how it works Alex Grant

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Leeds fan makes incredible discovery of Don Revie's Elland Road seat Daniel Sheridan

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Prolific paedophile preyed on girls after writing his phone number on bus seat Tony Gardner

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Storm Barra: Yellow weather warning for wind issued for Leeds today Daniel Sheridan

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Popular Italian street food takeaway announces location of second site in Leeds Abbey Maclure

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Leeds council partnership seeks to address street drinking problem in Harehills Alex Grant

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The Botanist launches UK's first digital Christmas cracker Daniel Sheridan

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

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

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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

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

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

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Police found cannabis plants worth £268,000 at house in Guiseley Tony Gardner

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Three arrested during closure raid of Leeds city centre knife shop Daniel Sheridan

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Ex-West Yorkshire Police Wakefield staff member charged with stalking a woman Mark Lavery

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Thugs jailed over revenge hammer attack on rival after bursting into his home Tony Gardner

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“This was a shocking case of dreadful driving" Ashley Pemberton

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Police figures reveal the 13 most-burgled Leeds neighbourhoods Abbey Maclure

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Prolific burglar jailed after he was caught CCTV stealing Playstation Tony Gardner

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Destruction to golf course greens as 'quad bike riders' cause £25,000 damage Daniel Sheridan

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Hour-by-hour Met Office forecast as Storm Barra hits Leeds Abbey Maclure

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Council warns Yorkshire residents to "secure garden furniture" amid storm Daniel Sheridan

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Storm Barra set to hit Leeds on Tuesday Mark Lavery

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

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Leeds City Council confirms more support for vulnerable residents Abi Whistance

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

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

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NHS Shared Business Services heads to White Rose Park in south Leeds Greg Wright

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Leeds emerges as hotspot for the media and entertainment industry Greg Wright

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Co-working space firm Cubo selects 6 Wellington Place as its first site in Leeds Greg Wright

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

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

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

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

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Leeds City Council urges public to get Covid-19 booster jab this Christmas Alex Grant

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UK Omicron Covid cases ‘doubling every three days’ top scientists say Henry Sandercock

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The challenge of measuring how culture changes lives - Ben Walmsley Ben Walmsley

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Why I've lost my festive sparkle over Government's mixed Covid-19 messages - Lau... Laura Collins

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

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

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Kind-hearted child drawing of woman in Five Guys 'highlight of last two years' Daniel Sheridan

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Leeds volunteers turn out to support city's homeless in festive bag-pack appeal Joanna Wardill

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Former homeless men become stars of Leeds Christmas art installation Joanna Wardill

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Teleporting, shape-shifting and time-freezing are among British children’s physi... Richard Jenkins

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Four in five adults plan to go out of their way to be kind over Christmas Richard Jenkins

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Tesco staff strikes could lead to empty shelves this Christmas, union warns Henry Sandercock

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