Sporting stars back school meals
Two sporting superstars from Leeds have joined forces to remind families to make sure they take the free school meals they are entitled to.
Report into Savile's police links
A West Yorkshire Police report into its contact with Jimmy Savile says there is "no evidence" he was protected from arrest or prosecution.
Meeting over Leeds care home closures
Campaigners against the closure of care homes in Leeds will attend a public meeting tonight.
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Leeds gardeners forsake flowers for edible vegetables
A group of environmental campaigners are targetting public and unused spaces to provide free food for all. The gardeners in Leeds are forsaking flowers for edible vegetables.
CHIC feat. Nile Rodgers to play Bingley Music Live
Nile Rodgers, the musician, composer, arranger and producer is to join a stellar line up at Myrtle Park August 30 - September 1st.
Acts already confirmed for the festival include Primal Scream, The Cribs, The Human League, The Wonder Stuff, The Fratellis, Lucy Spraggan, Charlie Brown, The Lake Poets, The Temperance Movement, Loveable Rogues, Summer Camp, Rose and the Howling North, and Holy Moly and the Crackers
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Northern Art Prize 2013 - winner announced
72-year-old Margaret Harrison has been announced as the winner of the Northern Art Prize 2013. Harrison work consisted of sculptures, painting and drawing, together entitled ‘Reflect’. It can be seen, along with other contenders for the prize, at Leeds Art Gallery until June 16.
Sporting stars back school meals
Two sporting superstars from Leeds have joined forces to remind families to make sure they take the free school meals they are entitled to.
Read the full storyGun found in young dad murder investigation
Officers investigating the murder of Jordan Stapleton have found a shotgun during a search of woods near to the scene in Meanwood.
Specialist teams have been searching the area of woodland off Beckhill Avenue since Monday after receiving information. They discovered the shotgun last night.
Detective Superintendent Scott Wood, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a significant find as part of our ongoing investigation into Jordan's murder. We will be consulting forensic and ballistics experts to establish whether the gun is connected to the shooting."
Three men appeared in court this week charged with his murder. They were remanded in custody and the case adjourned to July 26.
Jordan, aged 21, was found with a fatal gunshot wound in his home on Beckhill Chase, Leeds, on Tuesday 16 April.
Chancellor's new gown
It is our region's newest university - and yet it's tapped into hundreds of years of Yorkshire's industrial history to help celebrate the installation of it's first chancellor.
Gabby Logan officially becomes the figurehead for Leeds Trinity University next month. Ahead of the ceremony - some of the city's oldest textile firms have worked together - to create a gown for the occasion. Michael Billington reports.
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Three men in court over murder of young dad
Three men have appeared in court in connection with the murder of a dad from Leeds. 19-year-old Jake Looby, 20-year-old Luke Toner and 19-year-old Colin Webster are charged with the murder of Jordan Stapleton.
The 21-year-old was found with a fatal gunshot wound at his home in Meanwood in April. They will appear before Leeds Crown Court tomorrow. 19-year-old Cyrus Hanley has also been charged with his murder.
Three men appear in court for murder of Leeds dad
Three men have appeared in court in connection with the killing of a dad from Leeds. 19 year old Jake Looby, 20 year old Luke Toner and 19 year old Colin Webster are charged with the murder of Jordan Stapleton.
The 21 year old was found with a fatal gunshot wound at his home in Meanwood in April. They will appear before Leeds Crown Court tomorrow. 19 year old Cyrus Hanley has also been charged with his murder.
Navy families mourn the loss of Ark Royal
Video just in: Navy families say HMS Ark Royal should not be sent overseas to a scrapyard.
HMS Ark Royal leaves Portsmouth
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