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 and trading centre in the 17th and 18th centuries.

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York and Saints through to women's Grand Final St Helens and York Valkyrie reach the Women’s Super League Grand Final by beating Wigan and Leeds respectively in the eliminator semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2024
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'Pop off queen': Military museum curator 'surprised' and 'excited' to have gone viral in TikTok video A curator at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds has spoken to Sky News about going viral in an entertaining cross-generation TikTok video. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2024

Wales call up Leeds' Crew as Matondo pulls out Wales add Leeds midfielder Charlie Crew to their squad for the Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024
Wales call up Leeds teenager Crew for Nations League Wales add Leeds midfielder Charlie Crew to their squad for the Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2024
Leeds edge out London with golden-point win A Rhyse Martin-inspired Leeds Rhinos scrape past London Broncos 21-20 in golden-point extra time in Super League. BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2024

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of delivery driver during alleged theft of van Detectives investigating the suspected murder of a delivery driver in Leeds have arrested a man, police have said Sky News - Published on August 22, 2024
Brighton sign Rutter in £40m club record deal Brighton complete the signing of forward Georginio Rutter for a club record fee of £40m from Leeds. BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2024
Super League hopes for Magic as Leeds plays host Magic Weekend comes to Leeds, and rugby league's heartland, for the first time after a nomadic and evangelical existence. BBC Sport - Published on August 16, 2024
‘Race across the north’ The Hundred Edition Race Across the World's James Mukherjee travels from Durham to Leeds on a £100 budget - the catch is he must play a game of cricket on his journey. BBC Sport - Published on August 13, 2024

Police hunt for suspect after man shot in Leeds Police are hunting for a suspect after a man was shot in Leeds on Sunday afternoon. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2024
Facebook user jailed for riot-related social media posts A Facebook user who urged people to attack a Leeds hotel used to house asylum seekers has been jailed. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2024
Salford hold off Leeds to strengthen play-off bid Salford edge past Leeds to bolster their play-off ambitions and dent the Rhinos' hopes of making the top six. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2024	West Ham complete deal for Leeds forward Summerville West Ham sign Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville from Leeds for a fee in excess of £25m plus add-ons. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2024
Green's 'wonderful cameo' - The Hundred's plays of the day Watch the best plays from day four of the 2024 Hundred as Northern Superchargers hosted Trent Rockets at Headingly, Leeds. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2024	Handley helps Leeds to comfortable win at Giants Leeds Rhinos give Brad Arthur his first victory in interim charge and boosted their play-off hopes with a deserved win over Huddersfield. BBC Sport - Published on July 25, 2024
Man charged after bus set on fire during Leeds riots as five more arrested A man has been charged with arson and violent disorder after a bus was set on fire during riots in Leeds on Thursday night. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2024	Hull KR snatch dramatic victory to deny Leeds Hull KR stun Leeds Rhinos with a dramatic late Super League victory at Headingley. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2024
Council to review 'family matter' that sparked Leeds riot - as home sec condemns 'audacious criminality' Leeds City Council has said it is conducting an "urgent review" of a "family matter" that sparked rioting in the Harehills area. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2024	Rioting in Leeds 'shocking and disgraceful', says prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the "shocking and disgraceful" rioting in Leeds as he gave his full support to police in "taking the strongest possible action" against the troublemakers. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2024
Police car flipped on to its side as unrest breaks out in Leeds A police car has been flipped on to its side as unrest and disorder broke out in Leeds. Sky News - Published on July 18, 2024	'Very visible police presence' on streets of Leeds as mass riot erupts A large number of police officers have been deployed to the Harehills area of Leeds, where riots broke out earlier on Thursday. Sky News - Published on July 18, 2024
Civic reception to be held for ex-Leeds half-back Burrow The event at Leeds Civic Hall will celebrate rugby league icon and MND fundraiser Rob Burrow. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2024	In-form Warrington dent Leeds' play-off hopes Warrington Wolves ease to a routine win over Leeds, with Rhinos' incoming head coach Brad Arthur watching on. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2024