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Yorkshire Evening Post
£850k playground set to transform historic Leeds estate
Children will be able to enjoy a new adventure playground at an historic Leeds estate after the awarding of a £850,000 contract.
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February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Second-half blitz sees Tykes claim vital away victory
There was a big win for Leeds Tykes on Friday evening as they returned from Sedgley Park with a 46-17 victory as they continue to turn their National League One season around.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Major injury blow to star prop mars Rhinos' Challenge Cup win at Vikings
Leeds Rhinos suffered an injury scare to a key player in Saturday's hardfought 25-12 win at Widnes Vikings.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Renault reinvention: 'green bullet' returns
Appropriately-coloured old favourite is back in ecological form, writes Tom Sharpe
2 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Store has an Out Of This World time with 'cool and friendly' star Jason
An independent healthy food store in Leeds has said it was an “honour” to host Hollywood heavyweight Jason Momoa as it provided the setting for a new film.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Lumb scores scorching try as Rhinos survive Vikings test
TRY TIME: Leeds Rhinos' youngster George Brown dives over to score a try during his side's 25-12 victory at Widnes Vikings in the Betfred Challenge Cup third round on Saturday.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Farke reveals how training-ground simulations paid off against Forest
Leeds United worked on the exact scenario that led to one of their goals in what Daniel Farke called a 'massive' win over Nottingham Forest.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Let it rain - 'cos you can stand under my umbrella
A day to celebrate, whatever the weather
1 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Rugby rallies round Ryan after wife Katie dies
The rugby league community has come together in support of a former Castleford Tigers player and his family following the loss of his wife, Katie.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds council tax set to rise by the maximum 4.99% allowed
Leeds City Council has announced plans for a 4.99 per cent council tax increase in its final budget for 2026/27.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
I'm lucky to still be here: Dominic Matteo on rare brain tumour battle
For years doctors believed Leeds United legend Dominic Matteo had lived his life with a tumour lying dormant in his head.
3 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Happily Accidental as Status Quo's Francis Rossi returns to studio
It might seem an odd thing to say about a band with 22 UK top 10 singles and four number one albums, but Status Quo are underrated.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Post-apocalyptic and nihilistic, retro-futuristic good ol' USA
Based on a video game franchise, the first season of Fallout centred on the Great War of 2077 when a nuclear holocaust destroyed an idealised 1950s version of America, forcing a lucky few to find shelter in numbered vaults undergroundsubterranean luxury safe enclaves.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
McDonnell explains NRL move and aims to go out with a bang at Rhinos
Dream Team forward James McDonnell has revealed the background to his Leeds Rhinos exit and pledged to go out with a bang.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Academy results 'too low' despite steps taken to improve the school
Results at a Leeds academy remain \"too low\" despite steps taken to improve the school, according to Ofsted inspectors.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Court tells dealer to cough up nearly £400k or risk more jail
A drug dealer operating out of Leeds has been told pay back almost £400,000 of ill-gotten gains, or risk serving more time in prison.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
The signs were there – and health check confirmed fears
Dominic said that doctors thought he had lived his entire lifeand playing career-with a dormant tumour in his head.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
All the big winners and losers in the January transfer window at United
Leeds United were never expected to go all guns blazing into the January transfer window and so it has come to pass.
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February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Once you see what you can offer young people, fostering's so worth it
One of the city's longest-serving foster carers who has given more than 100 children a better start in life is calling on others to follow in her footsteps.
3 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Radford reports clean bill of health for opening game
Lee Radford reported a clean bill of health for the Scotland squad ahead of their Six Nations opener away to Italy on Saturday.
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February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Doohan signs as reserve driver for Haas next season
Haas have signed Australian Jack Doohan as their reserve driver for the 2026 Formula One season.
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February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Tributes paid to snooker legend Virgo after his death aged 79
Tributes are being paid to John Virgo, who has died at the age of 79.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Water taxis in the dock with service to resume 'very shortly'
For the past decade, Leeds water taxis have transported people between Granary Wharf and Leeds Dock.
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February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
We provide support every step of the way
Coun Helen Hayden, Leeds City Council's executive member for children and families, said: \"The challenges we face are not unique to Leeds and reflect a national crisis in foster carer shortages, but we remain totally committed to ensuring our most vulnerable children have a safe place to live and the chance to thrive.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Celebrating the most important meal of the day
Breakfast.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Freeman: England will have a 'bit of swagger'
Tommy Freeman insists England enter their bid to claim a first Six Nations title since 2020 with a \"bit of a swagger\".
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
'I love the thrill of her fantasy coming true'
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien join director Sam Raimi to discuss survival and female empowerment in their horror thriller Send Help, which hits cinemas this week
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February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Importance of research into rare tumours highlighted
Dominic is full of praise for the care he received in Leeds.
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Sam excited for World Cup after his star turn
Sam Curran is thrilled to be contributing to England wins with bat and ball after underlining his all-round capabilities in the 3-0 T20 series victory over Sri Lanka.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Trial pencilled in for man who shot dead alleged intruder
A man charged with gunning down an alleged intruder into his home could stand trial in July.
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