The Latest Breaking News from Leeds

"This needs to represent the UK in Eurovision". Watch Jedward react to music videos by metal sensations Sleep Token and hardcore bands Knocked Loose and Scowl

Lovable pop wallies Jedward were appearing at Leeds festival, for some reason. Here's how they reacted to seeing music by some of the heavier bands on the bill

Metal Hammer · Aug 30, 2023

Manchester Mill newsletter eyes expansion after £1.75m valuation

Startup considers cities including Leeds and Glasgow for new versions of its paywalled local media model

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Leeds Festival clean-up crew share footage of ‘appalling’ aftermath: Worst ‘we’ve ever witnessed’

Footage shows Bramham Park covered in discarded tents and trash galore

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Brickbat: Sticks and Stones

West Yorkshire, England, police say they will take no further action against a 16-year-old autistic girl they arrested and held for suspicion of a homophobic offense. Officers had picked up the girl in Leeds for reportedly being intoxicated and returned her home. When she arrived home, the girl apparently said…

Reason · Aug 18, 2023

Coroner in direct warning to teenagers after boy’s drug death at Leeds Festival

Coroner Kevin McLoughlin said he hopes youngsters will ‘heed the lessons’ of the death of David Celino at last year’s event.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Festival boss defends admitting unaccompanied 16-year-olds despite boy’s death

Leeds Festival founder Melvin Benn was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of David Celino, who took ecstasy at the August 2022 event.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Father tells inquest of drug concerns at festivals after son’s ecstasy death

David Celino died after taking the drug at Leeds Festival in August last year.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Forget Manchester: Leeds was the REAL home of 80s alternative music

Often derided as ‘Goth City’, Leeds defined the independent music scene of the 80s from post-punk to weird-pop and dark electronica. No Leeds, no Trent Reznor

Louder · Aug 14, 2023

Hoyle makes sure Saints fight off Leeds in Women’s Challenge Cup final

Three quick tries helped St Helens to a 22-8 win over Leeds in the first Women’s Challenge Cup final to be held at Wembley

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

Teenager accused of homophobia towards police officer to face no further action

The girl had been arrested at her home in Leeds after likening an officer to a lesbian.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023