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Yorkshire Evening Post
Music House charity set to bring grassroots talent to Playhouse stage
A Leeds-based charity is set to bring the transformative power of the community arts to one of the region’s leading cultural venues this month, as performers whose lives have been shaped by music will take to the stage at Leeds Playhouse for the annual Be in the House (BITH) showcase.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Festival expands with classical extravaganza
Roundhay Festival in Leeds has been extended to a third event, with organisers announcing that classical music experience All Things Orchestral will headline the festival on Sunday July 5.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Patrick, Kalvin back at Elland Road for England v Ghana World Cup watch party
Two Leeds United legends will be joining a unique World Cup multi-screen viewing experience at Elland Road when England take on Ghana.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
5G mobile mast plan before council
A 20-metre mobile phone mast could be installed on a west Leeds street if plans are agreed with the council.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
The fascinating story of the historic Lee Gap Horse Fair
Lee Gap Fair officially dates from 1135 when King Henry I gave Nostell Priory a Royal Charter to hold fairs at Woodkirk. When his nephew Stephen became King he reissued the charter in about 1136 and fairs have been held in West Ardsley ever since.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Celebrating a favourite dish - amid tough times
Today is National Fish and Chip Day - an event created to celebrate the dish and unite those in the industry.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Castleford brings back town criers
Castleford has reintroduced town criers as part of efforts to promote civic pride in the area.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Hunt goes on for assault suspect
Wakefield CID are continuing to appeal for information to locate Aurel Lleshaj, 27, who they want to speak with in connection with the assault on a man at the Little Un pub, in Spring Terrace, South Elmsall, on March 2, 2024.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Crash blackspot set for major safety overhaul
A £2m grant is set to kickstart road safety improvements at a crash blackspot in the city.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Big is beautiful for ninth-gen Passat
Volkswagen’s 50-year-old classic estate has golden touch, writes Julie Marshall
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Headingley set for tantalising T20 men’s and women’s double-header
Yorkshire head into tomorrow's double-header T20 day with the county’s men - they face Lancashire under lights, starting at 7pm - having lost four from four in the Blast.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
'Pimp' trafficked sex workers to brothels
A trafficker has been jailed after arranging for sex workers to travel to the UK to work in brothels.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Timeless Harbour Bar is my favourite spot for an ice cream
From lemon tops in Redcar to ice cream floats on Scarborough’s South Bay, ice cream in Yorkshire goes way beyond the Mr Whippy ‘99’ variety from my childhood.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Former Seahawks quarterback Wilson retires
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Commander ‘loves policing’ and aims to tackle ‘unrelenting’ crime
The new head of policing in Leeds has said she is embracing the “unrelenting” nature of crime in the city and the challenges it brings.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Trinity street vendors for summer event
Five new food vendors have joined Leeds's Trinity Kitchen this week, setting up shop in the food court for the next eight weeks.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Cod wars 2.0: Why you might need to rethink a fish supper
Diners may soon need to rethink a staple of the classic English fish supper, write Mara Fischer and Ruth H Thurstan, from the University of Exeter in theconversation.com.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Prime Minister talks mass transit networks with mayoral council
Sir Keir Starmer has met England’s mayors to discuss how to help to speed up projects, including West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit network.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
RUGBY UNION Fagerson wants to help with a triumphant finale
Matt Fagerson is determined to help several of his Glasgow team-mates enjoy a triumphant farewell as they gear up for their United Rugby Championship semi-final against Bulls at Murrayfield.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Burgling brothers are jailed after raids on eight homes
Two brothers who drove 87 miles to break into a series of empty homes in one night have both been jailed.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Leeds charity makes an urgent plea for volunteer drivers
A charity that provides a vital link for elderly and vulnerable Aireborough residents is appealing for volunteer drivers to save its services.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Innovation revelations
The London marathon brought the startling advances in footwear and nutrition into sharp focus. Euan Crumley speaks to two people at the very heart of each field to find out how much of a difference they are making
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Ampadu pens new Elland Road contract
The Whites began contract talks with club captain Ethan Ampadu at the start of the year, with his current deal due to run out in 2027.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Moeen keen to be Roses hero for Yorkshire at Headingley
Moeen Ali’s cricketing CV includes World Cup wins, Ashes glory, franchise success and domestic triumphs, but the bucket list is by no means complete.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Why talented teen has ‘big, bright future with Yorkshire’
Captain Lauren Winfield-Hill believes Ines Blackwell has “a really big, bright future with Yorkshire”.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Why are cod not recovering?
Today, cod populations around the UK are so depleted that the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has advised zero catches for some stocks for several years.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
BASKETBALL Knicks lead NBA Finals after late run beats Spurs
The New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to snatch a 105-95 victory at the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the NBA Finals.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
‘Three amigos’ head Stateside for Netflix World Cup show
No Englishman has scored more World Cup goals than Gary Lineker.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Ex industrial site set to be transformed with 247 homes
Plans for 247 homes on a former industrial site in south Leeds look set to be approved by the council.
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June 05, 2026
Yorkshire Evening Post
Free train tickets for children moving up to secondary school
Train operator Northern has launched a new scheme to help children get confident on the train ahead of the big secondary school move.
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