Luke Littler stretches Premier League lead with win over Luke Humphries The world number one claimed his sixth night win of the season in Leeds. The Independent UK · May 7
‘We have let them come on to our ground’: Labour fights off Green gains in Leeds In Roundhay, one of its safest wards, activists say the party must win back progressive voters as support drifts to the Greens The Guardian - UK · May 3
Aussie succeeds where Joe Root fails in county run-fest Joe Root has just missed out on a hundred on his return to county cricket -- but an Australian teammate showed him the way in Leeds. AAP · Apr 26
Every Premier League Club’s Remaining Schedule—Ranked From Easiest to Hardest The Premier League season is reaching a sharpened point all over the table. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20
‘Dancing is resistance’: Zack Polanski and the Greens bring the party to the ravers In run-up to May local elections, the Green party is reaching people who may not normally attend a political speech The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Bookshop Run by Trans Owner Encourages Customers to 'Deface' Harry Potter Books for Charity A Leeds bookshop's fundraiser invites customers to alter Harry Potter books for transgender healthcare, sparking debate over activism and literature International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Who is Sajjad Raja? Reform UK candidate under-fire for saying 'from river to the sea A Reform UK candidate for the Leeds local elections is under investigation after a video showed him chanting a controversial slogan at a 2024 protest linked to Gaza, according to The Times (UK). The Times of India · Apr 16
Leeds Song festival review – from haiku to hauntings in evening that thinks outside the box Roderick Williams could breathe life into a telephone directory, but found much better material in his recital with Iain Burnside. A later concert featured atmospheric soundscapes from local composer Martin Iddon The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
‘Field of Dreams stuff’: will Leeds finally get its trams after decades of promises? Plans for return of such transport have been discussed for years, and not all local people believe that service will come The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
New Leeds United multi-club connection confirmed: report A Leeds United minority investor has acquired a stake in one of Spain's biggest clubs FourFourTwo · Apr 14
EasyJet flight chaos: 100+ passengers stranded in Milan as EU entry-exit system causes major delays A Leeds family and over 100 others missed their easyJet flight from Milan due to a new EU entry-exit system causing massive passport control delays. Despite arriving early, they faced biometric checks and a slow process, forcing them to spend £1,600 on alternative travel. EasyJet cited border control issues, while… The Times of India · Apr 13
This 2000-year-old coin collected as bus fare in the 1950s, turns out to be a rare artefact A tiny bronze coin that was used as payment for the bus ride in Leeds a few decades ago has now proved to have a much deeper history than anyone could imagine. An object that was initially considered a rather exotic item in the cash desk of a clerk has… The Times of India · Apr 6
Leeds horror: 16-year-old girl stabbed to death; 14-year-old among four teens held for murder A 16-year-old girl was killed in a suspected stabbing incident in Leeds, with police arresting multiple teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, in connection with the case. The Times of India · Apr 2
What David Beckham really thinks about son’s music career Sir David Beckham has expressed immense pride in his 21-year-old son Cruz's burgeoning music career. Cruz Beckham, following in his mother Victoria Beckham's footsteps, is the frontman of the band Cruz Beckham And The Breakers. The band has released an album and is currently completing the final leg of their… The Independent UK · Mar 31
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Three teenagers appear in court charged with murdering 16-year-old girl Chloe Watson Dransfield, from Gomersal, was found with stab wounds in a Leeds street on Saturday morning.
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Three teenagers charged with murdering 16-year-old girl Chloe Watson Dransfield, from Gomersal, died in hospital following an incident in Leeds.
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Three teenagers charged with murder after girl stabbed to death in Leeds Chloe Watson Dransfield ‘embraced life with such happiness, and had whole future ahead of her’, says father
The Independent UK · Mar 30 ‘Utterly devastated’: Family of girl, 16, who was fatally stabbed in Leeds pay emotional tribute Chloe Watson Dransfield died in hospital after being found unconscious in the Austhorpe area of the city
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Murder probe underway after death of ‘young’ woman in Leeds She was found unconscious in the street and died of her injuries, police say
Evening Standard · Mar 28 Murder probe launched after ‘teenage’ woman found unconscious in Leeds street Four people have been arrested over the death of the female, who has yet to be identified.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Murder inquiry launched after death of young woman in Leeds Four people arrested as police appeal for help in identifying woman found unconscious on street
The Independent UK · Mar 25 Hero patient who stopped Leeds hospital terror attack speaks out: ‘He asked for a cuddle’ Nathan Newby, a hero hospital patient who stopped a “lone-wolf terrorist” from detonating a bomb at Leeds hospital’s maternity wing, says the would-be attacker “asked for a cuddle.”
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Who is Nathan Newby: The Man Who Stopped a Hospital Bombing With an Act of Kindness How Nathan Newby's calm and empathetic approach prevented a potential bombing at St James's Hospital in Leeds, earning him the George Medal