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LEADING MAN: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown scored a hat-trick as his team hit back from Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights even score to stay hot on heels of title rivals

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights' Jordan Griffing gets to grips with an opponent during the last meeting against Milton Keynes at Elland Road in October. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights.

Knights out to strike Lightning down twice

PRIMED AND READY: Leeds Knights' captain, Kieran Brown. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Brown and Knights get set for Lightning double-header

LONG SEASON AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge, expects a tough 2023-24 campaign. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights boss Aldridge expects stiffest test yet from Lightning

The Sele School in Hertfordshire.

Boy in critical condition after being hit by lightning at school

Festival goers at Bramham Park on the first day. (pic by National World)

Leeds Festival weather: Thunderstorms and heavy showers set to strike

An easyJet plane travelling from the UK was forced to make an emergency landing

Panic as UK easyJet flight struck by lightning

Many got out bright and early this morning to take full advantage of the fine weather.

When will heatwave end as Met Office issue more rain & storm warnings

Fatal crash

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British man dies after struck by lightning paddle boarding

LEADING MAN: Matt Haywood capped a fine season for Leeds Knights with three goals and two assists in Sunday night's 9-1 win over Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights prepare for NIHL National play-offs with emphatic performance

CHAMPIONS: Leeds Knights celebrate their NIHL National regular season league championship following a 4-2 win at two-time winners Telford Tigers.

Knights overcome setback once again to claim ultimate prize

ON THE MARK: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown made it 50 league goals for the season in the 4-2 win at Bees IHC. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights edge closer to title by increasing gap on Lightning

GOOD RESPONSE: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge was impressed with his players' efforts across a tough 10 days of action. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Coach Aldridge satisfied with Knights' response to latest big challenge

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Cole Shudra (far right) and Jake Wikowski (far left) both grabbed three goals apiece on a weekend which saw Leeds Knights grab a vital four points. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights emerge in credit and ahead of rivals with another maximum return

MY CAPTAIN: Kieran Brown fired two power play goals in the 5-4 overtime defeat at home to Milton Keynes Lightning, helping secure what could prove to be a crucial point. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights edged out but hold on to pole position in race for the title

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Import forward Jake Witkowski scored twice in a comprehensive 8-4 win at Telford Tigers on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights emerge ahead of the pack with weekend to savour

TOP TUSSLE: Leeds Knights can go back top of NIHL National with a road win over Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights keen to avoid Lightning striking twice on the road

NOT THIS TIME: Telford Tigers' netminder Brad Day denies Leeds Knights' Carter Hamill during Saturday's NIHL National clash at Elland Road Ice Arena. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights' lead at top cut but they are still the team to beat - in regulation

GOOD RESPONSE: Leeds Knights bounced back from their first defeat of the season by defeating Bristol Pitbulls 7-1. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Performances trump results for Knights coach Aldridge

ON THE SPOT: Matt Haywood scores his second goal in last Friday's 6-1 thrashing of Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Knights' Fans' Jury: Hailing victory over MK ahead of Steeldogs double-header

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Leeds Knights' Matt Haywood scores his side's second goal as he tucks it home past Jordan Hedley in the Milton Keynes goal. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights make it 'perfect 10' after seeing off closest rivals Lightning

ON A ROLL: Leeds Knights head into Friday night's NIHL National clash with second-placed Milton Keynes having started the season with a nine-game winning streak. Picture courtesy of Anna Alarie/Oliver Portamento.

Knights focus on performances not results as rivals Lightning visit

The Met Office has issued a weather warning as thunderstorms are forecast. Picture: Tony Johnson

Thunderstorms warning as Met Office shares latest forecast

CLOSE CALL: Northern Diamonds' Hollie Armitage (right) and Linsey Smith celebrate the victory over Lightning. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Northern Diamonds edge past Lightning to keep Charlotte Edwards Cup hopes alive

DOWN BUT NOT OUT: Jordan Griffin finishes his check on a Milton Keynes opponent, but Leeds Knights need to win their remaining four play-off games to stand a chance of making it through to the NIHL National play-off finals weekend in Coventry on April 30. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Leeds Knights Fans Jury: Down but not out as play-off bid continues

Cole Shudra, partly hidden, celebrates his second goal for Leeds Knights against Milton Keynes Lightning on Sunday night Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights’ play-off hopes hit but Final Four path remains open

Leeds Knights' Ben Solder (left) and Sam Zajac battle in front of Sam Gospel's net on Sunday night against Milton Keynes Lightning Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Coach Aldridge still believes Knights can still make Final Four

LOSING CAUSE: Ethan Hehir returned from illness for Leeds Knights but it was a tough night, as they lost out to hosts Milton Keynes Lightning 5-0. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Knights struck hard by Lightning's firepower in NIHL National play-off opener

Leeds Knights' defenceman Sam Zajac Picture: James Hardisty

Zajac keen to see Knights make it to play-off finals ‘dance’

GOOD MONTH (from left): Archie Hazeldine, Adam Barnes, Sam Gospel and Kieran Brown have all impressed in recent weeks.

Leeds Knights Fans’ Jury: Double delight vs MK & the push for 2nd spot

Adam Barnes extended his scoring tally to 61 points for the season for Leeds Knights at the weekend - 33 of them, including 15 goals, coming in the last 13 games.
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Quick chat helps Knights winger Barnes become big offensive threat

Cole Shudra scored three times across two nights for Leeds Knights against Milton Keynes Lightning Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds Knights up to third to ensure NIHL National rivals have plenty to fear

Ryan Aldridge - Leeds Knights coach. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights coach Aldridge says players proving their quality all over ice

Leeds Knights defenceman Jamie Chilcott

Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds Knights: Chilcott looking forward to Chamberlain challenge

Dave Whistle, head coach of Leeds Knights Picture: James Hardisty

Leeds Knights: Whistle still confident of closing gap on rivals

Leeds Knights' Adam Barnes battles with Swindon's Tomasz Malasinski Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds Knights: All you need to know about Swindon and Milton Keynes clashes

Leeds Knights were hoping to have Cole Shudra
back in their line-up to face Milton Keynes Lightning but he has been called up to the Elite League by Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Leeds Knights: Lightning promise to provide stern test for depleted Knights

Northern Diamonds' Ami Campbell hits out against Thunder earlier this season. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Campbell targets knockout blow for Diamonds over Vipers

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the UK as heavy rain and thunder are set to hit (Photo: Shutterstock)

Met Office issues weather warnings as thunderstorms set to hit UK - here’s where

The weather in the UK is forecast to be unsettled over the next few days, with heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit some parts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's where in the UK Met Office thunderstorm weather warnings and flood alerts...

Lightning strikes during an electrical storm Birmingham (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about thunder and lightning - and how to stay safe

Thunder in Leeds last night.

Lightning strikes Leeds during huge storm as residents take to social media