Leeds news

• Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years

  01-07-2026 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.
  
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• Lancs beat Yorks as Bears get third straight Blast win

  01-07-2026 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Thunder eased to a six-wicket victory against rivals Yorkshire, while Warwickshire Bears breezed past Essex to claim a third T20 win in a row.
  
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• Cost to clear waste site could exceed £30m

  01-07-2026 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Local residents have complained about the smell and litter coming from the site for years.
  
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• Law firm's financial head banned amid fraud probe

  01-07-2026 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonathon Bostock, who worked at Sheffield-based PM Law, is also ordered to pay £1,350.
  
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• Men who posed as police to rob jewellers jailed

  01-07-2026 15:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamie Beardshaw and John Smith dressed as police officers during the botched robbery in Bradford.
  
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• Bradford sign Charlton defender Gillesphey

  01-07-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford City sign Charlton Athletic defender Macaulay Gillesphey for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.
  
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• Missing World Cup fan found safe in Barcelona

  01-07-2026 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Hewitt intended to travel on to the US but never arrived in Boston and has now been found.
  
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• Men jailed for cannabis farm near police station

  01-07-2026 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The men are jailed after cannabis plants are found with an estimated street value of £6.2m.
  
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• Care home residents moved due to safety concerns

  01-07-2026 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The CQC suspends the registration of Elm Lodge and places it into special measures.
  
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• Warning northern rail scheme could exceed £45bn cap

  01-07-2026 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A report fears the lessons of HS2 have not been learned and could mean similar mistakes.
  
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• Cougars owners reverse decision to quit over homophobia

  01-07-2026 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owners of the Keighley rugby league club say they have received "an extraordinary outpouring of support".
  
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• Huddersfield sign Brentford midfielder Brierley

  01-07-2026 10:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brierley, who began his career at Rochdale, has signed a three-year deal at the Accu stadium.
  
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• Vacant pub added to buildings at risk list

  01-07-2026 09:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Old Red Lion in Whinmoor is added to SAVE Britain's Heritage's at-risk list.
  
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• Yorkshire's Congolese community excited for England match

  01-07-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Congolese expats are delighted to be facing their adopted country in the World Cup.
  
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• 'Delivery robots are in the way - you're the one who has to move'

  01-07-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in Leeds have their say about delivery robots as a charity questions the devices' legality.
  
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• Developer plans to save 19th Century textile mill

  01-07-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sandeep Gupta owns Legram Mills in Bradford and is planning to convert it into homes.
  
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• Brighton sign Leeds defender Struijk for about £20m

  30-06-2026 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brighton sign Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk for an undisclosed fee understood to be about £20m.
  
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• Twenty chickens die in allotment arson attack

  30-06-2026 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owners say they are "devastated" at the damage caused by Sunday night's blaze in Heckmondwike.
  
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• Pride banners appear set to remain despite wrangle

  30-06-2026 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Calderdale Council distances itself from Pride banner row after 30 appear across district.
  
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• Plans to honour Leeds war heroes Barnbow Lasses

  30-06-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds was home to the most productive munitions factory during WW1.
  
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• Police officer in court over rape of young girl

  30-06-2026 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Det Con Daniel Livesley, who works in the Bradford district, is currently suspended from duty.
  
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• Goalkeeper Young joins Huddersfield on loan

  30-06-2026 10:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After two seasons on loan at Salford City, Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young now heads to Huddersfield Town on loan
  
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• Yorkshire taking no risks after Hill heart scare

  29-06-2026 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire will monitor George Hill after the all-rounder suffered palpitations in Sunday's T20 Blast game against Derbyshire.
  
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• More roadworks for one of Leeds' busiest routes

  29-06-2026 14:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The latest series of roadworks have begun on Otley Road in north Leeds.
  
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• Bradford strengthen midfield with Connolly signing

  29-06-2026 11:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford City make their fourth summer signing with the addition of Stockport midfielder Callum Connolly on a two-year contract.
  
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• 'Worth every penny', say England fans at World Cup

  29-06-2026 08:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As football fever sweeps the nation, England fans from Yorkshire share their World Cup experiences.
  
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• 'Roadworks rip your business apart - through no fault of your own'

  29-06-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The £10.4m scheme at Hyde Park is throttling trade as well as traffic, say local businesses.
  
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• Moor project to reduce risk of severe wildfires

  29-06-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme on Penistone Hill in Haworth is looking at how grass can be managed to cut the risk.
  
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• Yorks tie with Derbys, Kent stun Hants in T20 Blast

  28-06-2026 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.
  
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• Fans back Cougars' owners after abuse exit

  28-06-2026 20:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Co-owner Ryan O'Neill says he is "astonished" by a show of support by fans.
  
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