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• Facial recognition vans begin work in Leeds

  12-11-2025 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  West Yorkshire Police have become one of seven forces to be included in the roll out.
  
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• City retains Purple Flag award for safe nightlife

  17-02-2026 09:40 via bbc.com
  The city has been praised for its "safe and vibrant" night-time economy.
  
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• Council plan to buy shopping mall set for approval

  17-02-2026 07:53 via bbc.com
  The 1980s precinct is to be demolished, replaced with housing, green spaces and leisure facilities.
  
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• Site may be built on after losing green belt status

  17-02-2026 07:31 via bbc.com
  The land is now classified as "grey belt" and a 60-home development has been given approval.
  
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• Banned teacher was 'under influence of alcohol'

  16-02-2026 22:24 via bbc.com
  Emma Taylor-Erwin admitted driving to work while under the influence of alcohol in 2019.
  
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• Leeds to host Norwich in fifth round - full FA Cup draw

  16-02-2026 20:08 via bbc.com
  League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.
  
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• Four guilty of criminal damage during Gaza protest

  16-02-2026 19:37 via bbc.com
  The three men and one woman staged a demonstration at Teledyne UK in Bradford, in 2024.
  
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• 'Potential fraud' investigated at closed law firm

  16-02-2026 18:39 via bbc.com
  A regulatory body says it is investigating after the closure of PM Law.
  
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• Man who put Quran in hospital toilet vapes in court

  16-02-2026 15:36 via bbc.com
  Ibrahim Iqbal, who has been convicted of hate crimes, also storms out of the court hearing.
  
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• Trams will make it easier to find work, says mayor

  16-02-2026 15:13 via bbc.com
  Tracy Brabin talks to BBC Radio Leeds about jobs in Bradford, tram delays and plans to tackle crime.
  
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• Castleford sign Wigan forward Hirst on loan

  16-02-2026 13:29 via bbc.com
  Castleford Tigers sign Wigan Warriors forward George Hirst on a one-month loan deal.
  
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• Family pay tribute to man, 69, killed in crash

  16-02-2026 12:34 via bbc.com
  Andrew Naylor was walking when he was hit by a car in Halifax, police say.
  
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• Teacher guilty of whispering exam help to pupils

  16-02-2026 12:05 via bbc.com
  Veronique Matchim gave "improper assistance" to pupils at a Leeds school, a misconduct panel rules.
  
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• How a 17th Century document which shaped a city almost became a lampshade

  16-02-2026 07:59 via bbc.com
  1950s owner of unique document had no idea of its significance and nearly turned it into furnishing.
  
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• 'Free childcare policy is a birthday lottery'

  16-02-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  Parents say the starting date of government-funded childcare hours can "catch you by surprise".
  
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• 'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'

  16-02-2026 07:06 via bbc.com
  The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.
  
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• The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home

  16-02-2026 02:36 via bbc.com
  Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.
  
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• Wigan start with hard-fought win at Castleford

  15-02-2026 19:08 via bbc.com
  Wigan Warriors overcome a spirited Castleford Tigers side to kick off the new season with a win.
  
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• 'Freedom' panel added to city tapestry display

  15-02-2026 11:06 via bbc.com
  The panel at Leeds Central Library is made up of dozens pieces of embroidered artwork representing the theme.
  
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• Gentleman Jack ballet part of summer festival

  15-02-2026 10:02 via bbc.com
  Stage at the Lake, a four-day open-air festival in Halifax, will include music, comedy and theatre.
  
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• Toulouse hold on for opening win at Wakefield

  14-02-2026 23:28 via bbc.com
  Super League newcomers Toulouse Olympique battle to the very end as they hold on for a dramatic opening-game win at Wakefield Trinity.
  
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• Is Yorkshire suffering a 'plague of potholes'?

  14-02-2026 09:16 via bbc.com
  With people across West Yorkshire complaining about potholes, are they worse this year?
  
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• Solar panels upgrade transforms council nursery

  14-02-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  Councillor says 6,500 sq ft of rooftop solar panels at The Atrium in Leeds will slash bills.
  
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• Delayed work on £14m school expansion starts

  14-02-2026 08:13 via bbc.com
  The scheme will provide young people with a "great place" to learn, Bradford Council says.
  
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• Leigh impress in opening victory over Leeds

  13-02-2026 23:20 via bbc.com
  Leigh Leopards start their Super League campaign with an excellent five-try display against Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• Man's death 'may be linked to earlier violence'

  13-02-2026 22:34 via bbc.com
  Police appeal for information after Suhail Choudry, 35, was fatally attacked in Keighley.
  
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• Catalans kick off 2026 with muddy win over Giants

  13-02-2026 21:05 via bbc.com
  Catalans Dragons kick off their 2026 Super League season with an impressive win over Huddersfield Giants at Stade Gilbert Brutus.
  
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• Crash deaths trial halted due to illness

  13-02-2026 19:22 via bbc.com
  Justyna Hulboj and her daughter Lena Czepczor were killed when they were hit by a car in Leeds.
  
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• Train services affected after 'slow' landslip

  13-02-2026 18:03 via bbc.com
  The incident, in a cutting near Woolley Tunnel, near Darton, was reported on Wednesday.
  
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• New £32m care hub aims to reduce operations wait

  13-02-2026 17:32 via bbc.com
  The facility at Chapel Allerton Hospital in Leeds will carry out spinal and orthopaedic operations.
  
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