Leeds
City in West Yorkshire, England
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Leeds is a city in West Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, which is the second most populous district in the United Kingdom. It is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. The city was a small manorial borough in the 13th century and a market town in the 16th century. It expanded by becoming a major production centre, including of carbonated water, which was invented there in the 1760s, and trading centre for the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering teenager Alfie LewisA 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis in Leeds last year.Sky News - Published | |
Leeds go second with 4-3 win at MiddlesbroughPromotion-chasing Leeds United end their three-match winless run with victory at Middlesbrough in a frenetic encounter.BBC Sport - Published | |
Championship: Build-up to 15:00 BST games after Blackburn beat LeedsFollow live text commentary from Saturday's Championship action, after Leeds are beaten by Blackburn.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leeds into top two but frustrated by SunderlandLeeds United return to the automatic promotion places but are left frustrated by Sunderland in a goalless stalemate.BBC Sport - Published | |
Warrington blow away Leeds to go top of tableWarrington Wolves go top of Super League with a fine second-half performance to beat Leeds Rhinos.BBC Sport - Published | |
Body found in search for missing 25-year-old womanA body has been found in the search for a missing 25-year-old woman from Leeds.Sky News - Published | |
Late goals help Leeds take second with Hull winLate goals from Crysencio Summerville and Dan James ensure Leeds stay in the Championship's automatic promotion places after a 3-1 win over Hull City.BBC Sport - Published | |
Momirovski & Miller help Leeds see off CastlefordTwo tries each from Paul Momirovski and Lachie Miller help Leeds overcome struggling Castleford Tigers.BBC Sport - Published | |
Saints beat Leeds again to reach cup quarter-finalsSt Helens win at Leeds for the second time in a week to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published | |
Football DailyAaron Paul chats EFL with Sam Parkin and Phil Brown as Leeds go top of the Championship.BBC Sport - Published | |
Saints move joint top with comeback win at LeedsSaints join Wigan on eight points at the top of the Super League table after an 18-8 win over Leeds.BBC Sport - Published | |
Taylor apologises after Catterall rematch postponedJosh Taylor apologises to fans after his long-awaited rematch with Jack Catterall in Leeds is postponed for a second time.BBC Sport - Published | |
Leeds win at resurgent Sheff Wed to go secondLeeds go second in the Championship as they end Sheffield Wednesday's four-game winning run with an assured Yorkshire derby display.BBC Sport - Published | Handley double seals Leeds fightback win at LeighLeeds fight back from 16-0 down to secure a thrilling away win and extend Leigh's winless start to the season.BBC Sport - Published |
Championship: Promotion-chasing Leeds go to resurgent Sheff WedFollow live text coverage as third-placed Leeds go to second-bottom Sheffield Wednesday in a Championship Yorkshire derby.BBC Sport - Published | Handley scores twice as Leeds beat CatalansWatch highlights as Ash Handley continues his try-scoring start to the Super League season in Leeds' win over Catalans Dragons.BBC Sport - Published |
Bamford earns Leeds point against 10-man HuddersfieldPatrick Bamford's second-half equaliser against 10-man Huddersfield salvages a point for Leeds.BBC Sport - Published | Championship: Huddersfield v Leeds & Bristol City v Cardiff starts Saturday's actionFollow live text commentary as Huddersfield face Leeds and Bristol City host Cardiff to start Saturday's Championship action.BBC Sport - Published |
