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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

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"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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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...

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

Elland Road’s Magic Weekend falls flat but profit margins offer hope for future

A low attendance suggests Leeds did not embrace Magic Weekend but the event ended up in the black

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‘Appalling’ conviction rate for over 100 sexual offences reported at Leeds and Reading festivals

Campaigners say police must do more as figures show just four cases at summer events since 2018 led to prosecutions

The Guardian - UK

There might be no way back for Magic Weekend if Elland Road flops as host

Newcastle has been the pick of previous host venues but the fixtures in Leeds at least offer hope of thrills on the pitch

Evening Standard

What time is Lana Del Rey on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival?

The American singer-songwriter will headline the two festivals over the August Bank Holiday

Evening Standard

What time is Fred Again.. on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival?

The British DJ is headlining the pair of festivals over the August Bank Holiday

Evening Standard

What time are Blink-182 on stage at Leeds and Reading Festival?

The legendary American punk band will be taking to the stages on Friday and Saturday

Evening Standard

What time is Raye on stage at Leeds and Reading Festival?

The Brit award-winning singer will take to the stage on Saturday and Sunday

Evening Standard

What time is 21 Savage on stage at Leeds and Reading Festival?

The Grammy-winning rapper, who was born in London and raised in Atlanta, is headling on Friday and Sunday

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