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LIVE: Boris Johnson press conference updates amid possible new restrictions Daniel Sheridan

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Grieving Leeds daughter says Downing Street Christmas party is 'ultimate insult' Mark Lavery

Health
The Lord Mayor of Leeds urges all eligible residents to go for vaccination Daniel Sheridan

Lifestyle
When are supermarkets open during the festive period? Abi Whistance

People
Contactless donation units set up in city centre to help homeless people Rebecca Marano

Homes and Gardens
Hidden gem' period bungalow on the market for £590,000 in Calverley Rebecca Marano

Arts and Entertainment
Arctic Monkeys are revealed as one of six Leeds Festival headline acts Mark Lavery

Crime
Man grew cannabis after his fish farming business was destroyed in storm Tony Gardner

People
Leeds Women's Aid launches kids play park Christmas appeal Alex Grant

Weather
Leeds weather forecast hour-by-hour for Wednesday December 8 Mark Lavery

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Leeds Festival 2022: how can I get presale tickets? Abi Whistance

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Leeds bus driver wins award for mental health support given to passengers Alex Grant

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

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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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Crime
Leeds man caught with Class A drugs inside his trousers pleads guilty Daniel Sheridan

Crime
Teenager seriously injured after being stabbed in Harehills Abbey Maclure

Crime
Banned driver reached 110mph on hard shoulder of M62 in stolen car Tony Gardner

Crime
Video shows doped-up motorist performing the “worst ever” fitness to drive test Grace Hammond

Crime
Nurse charged with voyeurism and sexual assaults at Royal Hallamshire Hospital Grace Newton

Crime
Police search for this man who could be from Leeds after glass bottle attack Abbey Maclure

Crime
Police appeal as dead staffy found dumped with dog fighting injuries Abbey Maclure

Crime
Can you help police fing missing Castleford man? Mark Lavery

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

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

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

Weather
Storm Barra set to hit Leeds on Tuesday Mark Lavery

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Politics
Boris Johnson press conference tonight to update public on Covid Press Association

Politics
Budget increase but still more cuts needed, claim Leeds City Council Richard Beecham

Coronavirus
Covid made health problems more difficult to manage, claims senior health boss Richard Beecham

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Business
New ice cream café could be heading to Leeds as plans to be discussed by council Daniel Sheridan

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

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Could you save hundreds on your winter fuel bill? Jackie Mitchell

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

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Education
"This is more than just a school, this is about having to close that gap" Emma Ryan

People
Leeds teacher celebrates publishing success as book receives high praise Alex Grant

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

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

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Coronavirus
Annual Covid booster jabs "likely" as city approaches anniversary of first jab Alex Grant

Health
Housing is very closely linked to health – council officers claim Richard Beecham

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PM may trigger Covid Plan B ‘in days’ in bid to save Christmas Henry Sandercock

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

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

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

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

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Lifestyle
Actress Natalie Anderson to host charity Christmas shopping night in Leeds Stephanie Smith

People
Leeds United players donate £15,000 to YEP-backed Mission Christmas toy appeal Mark Lavery

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

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Allegra Stratton resigns over leaked footage amid Downing Street party scandal Heather Carrick

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

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What Christmas festivities look like around the world Nigel Booth

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