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Two years and £45m of taxpayer cash: the steady launch of state bank UKIB

Leeds-based bank may finally be in position to support regional development and net zero climate ambitions

The Guardian - UK

David Harewood says portrait stands for ‘resilience of my people’ after Leeds unveiling

Portrait unveiled at country house once owned by plantation owner who enslaved actor’s relatives in 18th century

The Guardian - UK

Nature park hosts theatre piece featuring cast of more than 100 young people

St Aidan’s RSPB Nature Park in Leeds is the setting for the immersive production Nest, which explores themes of identity and climate migration.

The Independent UK

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Ex-prison officer jailed for possessing white supremacist ‘murder manual’

Neo-Nazi Ashley Podsiad-Sharp worked at Leeds men’s prison HMP Armley until his arrest last year

The Guardian - UK

"This needs to represent the UK in Eurovision". Watch Jedward react to music videos by metal sensations Sleep Token and hardcore bands Knocked Loose and Scowl

Lovable pop wallies Jedward were appearing at Leeds festival, for some reason. Here's how they reacted to seeing music by some of the heavier bands on the bill

Metal Hammer

Manchester Mill newsletter eyes expansion after £1.75m valuation

Startup considers cities including Leeds and Glasgow for new versions of its paywalled local media model

The Guardian - UK

Leeds Festival clean-up crew share footage of ‘appalling’ aftermath: Worst ‘we’ve ever witnessed’

Footage shows Bramham Park covered in discarded tents and trash galore

The Independent UK

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Reading and Leeds festival review – Billie Eilish and the Killers thrill at bucket-hatted blowout

The post-GCSE audience is suitably boisterous at a festival that is keeping its remit admirably broad, from Foals’ intense rock to Bicep’s beautiful techno

The Guardian - UK

Showers set to hit Reading & Leeds Festival and Notting Hill Carnival

There is also potential for thunder and lightning in Leeds on Saturday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Leeds Festival 2023: Set times and how to watch acts on TV

It’s set to rain a little this weekend so don’t forget your wellies and raincoats

Evening Standard

The Empire Café, Leeds: ‘Doing the good things’ – restaurant review

The reborn Empire Café in Leeds does God’s own country proud

The Guardian - UK

Brickbat: Sticks and Stones

West Yorkshire, England, police say they will take no further action against a 16-year-old autistic girl they arrested and held for suspicion of a homophobic offense. Officers had picked up the girl in Leeds for reportedly being intoxicated and returned her home. When she arrived home, the girl apparently said…

Reason

Coroner in direct warning to teenagers after boy’s drug death at Leeds Festival

Coroner Kevin McLoughlin said he hopes youngsters will ‘heed the lessons’ of the death of David Celino at last year’s event.

The Independent UK

Festival boss defends admitting unaccompanied 16-year-olds despite boy’s death

Leeds Festival founder Melvin Benn was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of David Celino, who took ecstasy at the August 2022 event.

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Father tells inquest of drug concerns at festivals after son’s ecstasy death

David Celino died after taking the drug at Leeds Festival in August last year.

Louder

Forget Manchester: Leeds was the REAL home of 80s alternative music

Often derided as ‘Goth City’, Leeds defined the independent music scene of the 80s from post-punk to weird-pop and dark electronica. No Leeds, no Trent Reznor

The Guardian - UK

Hoyle makes sure Saints fight off Leeds in Women’s Challenge Cup final

Three quick tries helped St Helens to a 22-8 win over Leeds in the first Women’s Challenge Cup final to be held at Wembley

The Independent UK

Teenager accused of homophobia towards police officer to face no further action

The girl had been arrested at her home in Leeds after likening an officer to a lesbian.

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The Independent UK

Autistic girl arrested over ‘homophobic’ remark will face no further action after outcry

TikTok video uploaded by mother showed girl crying as she was detained by around half a dozen officers in Leeds - an investigation into their behaviour is ongoing

The Independent UK

Man charged after 12-year-old boy dies in collision on M62

Matthew Rycroft will appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with causing the death of Callum Rycroft

The Independent UK

Police charge man after 12-year-old boy killed while crossing M62

Matthew Rycroft will appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with causing the death of Callum Rycroft

The Guardian - UK

‘What you rapping all Yorkshire for?’ How Leeds defied the doubters to become a hip-hop haven

As a new rap exhibition opens in the city, west Yorkshire’s MCs remember how body popping gave way to bleak social commentary – and rap battles in their underpants

The Guardian - UK

Moon Palace: the observatory bus bringing ‘awe and wonder’ to Leeds

Project inspired by John Smeaton, a keen astronomer who is seen as the father of civil engineering, is touring Leeds for four months

The Independent UK

Castleford complete shock loan signing of Leeds half-back Blake Austin

Austin has been one of Leeds’ best performers this season but his future at the club is in doubt with only months left on his current contract.

Evening Standard

David Lloyd leisure club group fined £2.5 million after three-year-old drowned in pool

David Lloyd Leisure Club Limited was prosecuted following the death of Rocco Wright in Leeds in 2018.

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