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Yorkshire Evening Post
More arrests in council bribery police probe
Two more members of staff at Leeds City Council have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into bribery and corruption.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Super League referee suffers a season-ending knee injury
A topflight referee is facing a long spell on the sidelines after suffering serious knee damage.
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August 15, 2025
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Milestone star Handley hails the influence of 'unreal' No1 man Miller
Co-captain Ash Handley has identified a teammate he reckons Leeds Rhinos would struggle without.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Teenage rookies drafted in as Jenkins and Smith ruled out
Two teenage rookies have been drafted into Leeds Rhinos' squad for Saturday's derby at Castleford Tigers after a pair of star forwards were ruled out.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
We're 'excited' and relishing new season says Stach
Whites new boy Anton Stach has made a Leeds United Premier League declaration with a message about his new club's supporters.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Remembering victory in Japan, eight decades on
Eighty years ago, Japan surrendered to the Allied forces, finally bringing World War II to an end.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Dedication and effort pays off at Benton Park School
The atmosphere at Benton Park was electric as students opened their envelopes, marking the culmination of two years of dedication.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
'Secret' acts to fill in at Leeds Fest
Leeds Festival seems to have arrived very quickly this year and there is plenty of chat to be had ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend with both Lola Young and now House of Protection bowing out, leaving a gap or two open for a last-minute inclusion. Could a long-awaited reunion announcement coax one band to perform? Or are we about to see the return of one of the UK's most beloved indie acts? Maybe one of these:
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Grammar School celebrates top marks
Students at the Grammar School at Leeds have been celebrating their A-level results, 62 per cent being awarded A/A* grades.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Magpies set to accelerate bid for striker as Fulham target Richarlison
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Newcastle United, Fulham and Spurs
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
How Leeds celebrated the end of World War II on VJ Day
The outpouring of emotion is clear to see from these fabulous photos of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) celebrations in Leeds. It marks the day Japan surrendered on Wednesday August 15, 1945, which in effect ended World War II and with it six years of loss, sacrifice and fear.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Interpretation of a classic sci-fi tale with Ice Cube left me cold
Ah, The War of The Worlds-a science-fiction classic by HG Wells which has been endlessly reworked and reinterpreted since its publication in 1898.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Zuhal's an A-level star four years after fleeing Taliban
From Afghanistan to A-levels - that is the extraordinary journey that Leeds student Zuhal Akhundzada has gone on over the past four years.
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August 15, 2025
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Tchamambe set for Trinity debut as injury rules out Hall for the season
Former Leeds Rhinos academy flier Neil Tchamambe is poised to make his debut for Wakefield Trinity on Sunday.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Rhinos legend McGuire has 'no regrets' as he eyes coaching return
When Danny McGuire's time at Castleford Tigers came to an abrupt end last month, he refused to dwell on the disappointment.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Enjoy the amazing, varied food options right across our county
In this week's column for the Yorkshire Evening Post I want to tell you all about the incredible food Yorkshire has to offer including a certain blue cheese naan!
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Judge blasts drug dealer's court wait
A judge has criticised the three-year delay in bringing to court a Leeds Festival drug dealer.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Frustration over wait for City case call 'irrelevant'
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says any frustration he might feel over the time it is taking to reach a decision in the Manchester City case is 'irrelevant' and says he and everyone else will 'have to be patient'.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Stars backing drive to save suicide victims
Leeds is rallying behind a new suicide prevention campaign, backed by TV stars and sporting celebs, urging people to help to turn the tide on the city's higher-than-average death rate.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Around the world
India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15 each year, marking the end of British rule in 1947.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
It's a fair cop - Michelle plays detective in new drama
Actress Michelle Keegan will play a police detective inspector in a new ITV crime drama that explores misogyny and police corruption.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Night closures agreed at Hyde Park Corner
Motorists travelling in north Leeds are set to be hit by a series of overnight closures over the coming week.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Delight at highest grades yet for youngsters at Woodkirk
Because of the impact of RAAG, this year’s Year 13 cohort were without a dedicated sixth form centre throughout the first year of their key stage 5 study, which affected their independent study.
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August 15, 2025
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Naismith in Scotland return as Clarke's No.2
Former Hearts manager Steven Naismith has returned to the Scotland backroom staff as Steve Clarke's number two.
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August 15, 2025
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Andrea starts a new chapter as a Slimming World consultant
One of the organisation's newest recruits tells her story and shares her plans to help others.
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August 15, 2025
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Encourage the new renewable energy economy
Throughout my working life, I've been involved in projects that started before all the answers were known.
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August 15, 2025
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Hard work pays off as pupils celebrate A-levels
Young people in Leeds are celebrating after receiving their A-level and other post-16 results yesterday.
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August 15, 2025
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Year-long roundabout safety revamp under way
Work is under way on the highly contentious revamp of a crucial road junction.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Rodillian students bring academy its best-ever A*-C pass rate
Students and staff at Rodillian Academy’s Sixth Form have been celebrating some exceptional results.
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August 15, 2025
Yorkshire Evening Post
Reg shares his memories of the day Japan surrendered
Reg Draper still remembers the smell of the salty sea air, the distinctive taste of Navy rum and the time he took a hockey tackle from Queen Elizabeth II's future husband.
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