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Kaiser Chiefs announced huge Employment anniversary homecoming show

Leeds legends the Kaiser Chiefs have announced their biggest hometown gig to date to mark 20 years of 'Employment'.

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Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner dies aged 98

Born in Jamaica, Mr Gardner settled in Britain in 1948 after distinguished Royal Air Force service

The Independent UK

Four men jailed for arson and violent disorder in Harehills riot

Violence began in Leeds suburb in July after rumours spread about treatment of four children taken into care

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Search for memories of day Leeds stood up to Oswald Mosley in 1936

Stand Up to Racism looking for relatives of people who were at Battle of Holbeck Moor, as blue plaque unveiled

The Guardian - UK

Leeds United unveil stadium development plan - to put them level with Manchester City and Newcastle United

Leeds United have announced a key stadium development plan that has been years in the making

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Bowlers, Carey earn Australia comfortable ODI victory

Bolstered by a masterly rearguard innings by Alex Carey Australia have rolled over England for 202 in the second ODI at Leeds earning them a 68-run victory.

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Leeds man admits killing delivery driver but denies murder

Mark Ross pleads guilty to manslaughter of Claudiu-Carol Kondor and will stand trial for murder next year

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Tharavadu, Leeds: ‘It’ll make you profoundly happy’ – restaurant review

With real friendly warmth and great cooking, this Keralan place in Leeds is putting itself on the map

The Guardian - UK

Leeds delivery driver who died trying to stop van theft ‘paid high price’, coroner says

Inquest into death of Claudiu-Carol Kondor, 32, opened and adjourned pending murder trial

The Guardian - UK

"I want to take my fans into a world like they’ve never experienced before." Hans Zimmer announces UK 2025 arena tour

German film score composer and music producer Hans Zimmer will play dates in Leeds, Glasgow, Dublin, London and Manchester

Louder

Mercury Prize 2024: English Teacher’s post-punk northern charm signals return of indie rock

In a surprising turn of events, Leeds-based guitar band English Teacher won the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas, marking a triumph for indie rock.

The Conversation

English Teacher on winning the Mercury: ‘We are proof that arts funding works’

The Leeds-based band – and first non-London act to win the prize for a decade – were quick to highlight the part that regional funding played and lamented recent cuts

The Guardian - UK

EasyJet flight forced to make emergency landing at Manchester Airport due to ‘strong winds’

The aircraft diverted 60 miles as Leeds Bradford Airport was battered with gales

The Independent UK

Who are English Teacher? What to know about the Leeds-based winners of the Mercury Prize

They are the first act from outside London to win the prize in a decade

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English Teacher are worthy Mercury winners – but the question of the prize’s future hangs heavy

The smart, strange Leeds quartet clearly have a bright future ahead of them. But with no sponsor and a straitened ceremony, the same can’t be said for the Mercury

The Guardian - UK

Leeds indie band English Teacher win Mercury prize

The band take home the £25,000 prize for their debut album, This Could Be Texas, beating artists including Charli xcx and the Last Dinner Party

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Oasis Tribute Act In Demand Ahead Of Real Band's Reunion Tour

Oasis' reunion tour next year has not only sparked a frenzy for tickets to see the legendary British band, but also spiked the interest in tribute group Definitely Mightbe.

The Independent UK

Man accused of murdering parcel delivery driver to face trial next year

Mark Ross remanded in custody after appearing at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday

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Leeds festival review – Lana Del Rey and Liam Gallagher are sublime after the storm

An eclectic line-up – from Lambrini Girls to Fontaines DC and Fred Again – defied Storm Lilian to deliver a fiery, heartfelt festival

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Storm Lilian Causes Travel Disruption And Festival Chaos In UK

Storm Lilian causes travel chaos in the UK with flight cancellations and hazardous conditions. Festival-goers battle gale force winds at Leeds Festival and...

The Guardian - UK

Storm Lilian: high winds disrupt flights and Leeds and Creamfields festivals

Several departures from Heathrow and Leeds Bradford cancelled and hundreds of homes hit by power cuts

Evening Standard

Leeds Festival chaos as stages shut and fans urged to 'stay in your tents' amid Storm Lilian

Performances on the BBC Radio 1 and Aux stages have been axed for the day

Evening Standard

Police arrest man wanted over murder of delivery driver in Leeds

Police arrested Eddie Hampshire following a public appeal after Claudiu-Carol Kondor, 42, was killed during the attempted theft of his van

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re not trying to rival the Prodigy’: how podcasters took over music festivals

Famous for unhinged debauchery, this weekend Reading and Leeds festivals will see the debut of the Aux, a stage dedicated solely to podcasts. So is chatting the new rock’n’roll?

The Guardian - UK

Murder inquiry after Leeds delivery driver dies ‘trying to stop van theft’

Police appeal for witnesses after man found at roadside after delivering package for Amazon-contracted firm

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